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International Women’s Day
We’re celebrating International Women’s Day today with a gathering in the marquee for our staff and student community. We came together this morning to enjoy coffee, pastries and performances from students in...
Bridge illuminated in solidarity with Ukrainian people
Tonight, the iconic Hertford bridge has been illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag as an act of solidarity with the people of Ukraine and of condemnation of the Russian invasion. The bridge will remain illumin...
International Day of Women & Girls in Science
We asked six women from Hertford’s community of scientists to share their thoughts on International Day of Women & Girls in Science. READ THE ARTICLE ON OUR BRIDGE BLOG
Up and coming conductor secures place on Women Conductors programme
We’re delighted to hear that recent graduate Charlotte Corderoy has been chosen to take part in the Royal Philharmonic Society’s inaugural Women Conductors (WoCo) training programme. Charlotte, who is current...
Pilot course launched: Head, Hand & Hertford
We’re pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new pilot course, aimed at helping undergraduates develop life skills that are often missing from a formal academic education. The residential course, ‘Head, Ha...
‘Go Toxic Free’ published by Anna Turns
Environmental journalist and Hertford alumna Anna Turns today publishes her debut book, Go Toxic Free: Easy and Sustainable Ways to Reduce Chemical Pollution. Anna studied Biological Sciences at Hertford, matriculating i...
University Challenge finalists
Hertford alumni take the college to its first ever University Challenge final. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been entertained and inspired by the four alumni competing for Team Hertford in the latest series...
‘Book of the Year’ for Paul Muldoon
Edited by Honorary Fellow and prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, Paul McCartney’s The Lyrics has won the coveted title of Waterstones Book of the Year. The two-volume work, published in November, brings together McCa...
New Professors in Medicine, Archaeology & Korean
Congratulations to Jieun Kiaer, Lambros Malafouris and Vladyslav Vyazovskiy who have had the title of Professor conferred in the Vice Chancellor’s annual Recognition of Distinction awards. Jieun is a Senior Researc...
Alumna appointed Shadow Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson MP has been promoted to Shadow Secretary of State for Education in Labour’s shadow cabinet reshuffle. Bridget studied History and French at Hertford, matriculating in 2002. First elected in 2010,...