Trinity Hall formally welcomed 15 new Fellows at the annual Admission of Fellows and Scholars ceremony, held last night (13 October) in the College’s historic Chapel.

The occasion brought together the new Fellows, student Scholars, and the Master, Mary Hockaday.

The newly admitted Fellows include specialists in a wide range of fields, including medicine, classics, history, engineering, psychology, architecture, natural sciences and law.

The College also conferred an Honorary Fellowship on distinguished Trinity Hall alumnus Mr Jonathan Klein (1979, Law), who is co-founder and former Chief Executive of Getty Images, the global visual content company. He is also a passionate advocate for independent journalism and a pioneer in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Speaking after the event the Master, Mary Hockaday, said: “I am delighted to welcome such a remarkable group of Fellows across such a range of disciplines. I look forward to them adding to the intellectual pulse of College and bringing their energy and commitment to our wonderful community.”

Senior Tutor Dr Michael Sutherland added: “This ceremony celebrates the continuation of Trinity Hall’s long tradition of academic excellence.

“The admission of 15 new Fellows reflects our commitment to supporting research at the highest level and to ensuring our students are taught by leaders in their fields. Joining them in this celebration were 71 new Scholars, undergraduates who have earned distinction through their outstanding exam results.”