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New collection from Paul Muldoon
The poet Paul Muldoon, Honorary Fellow at Hertford, has published a new collection whose title, Songs and Sonnets, recalls that of another Hertford (well, Hart Hall), poet, John Donne. Muldoon discussed Donne’s po...
Welcoming our new Outreach Fellow
We are delighted to welcome Dr Jamie Castell as the college’s first Outreach Fellow. Jamie will divide his time equally between research (he works on Wordsworth, animals and ethics), and on co-ordinating the colleg...
Epiphany Astronomy from Pat Roche
Listen to Professor Pat Roche, Fellow and Tutor in Physics, discussing the astronomy of the star of Bethlehem, on Radio Oxford and other radio stations yesterday. Pat is also involved with the Physics department Stargazi...
Wind turbines and conservation
Clive Hambler, Hertford’s tutor in Zoology, writes in the current issue of The Spectator about the danger posed to birds by wind turbines. The second edition of Clive’s book Conservation, co-authored Susan M....
Will Hutton on the threats to universities
Hertford Principal Will Hutton writes a weekly column for the Observer newspaper. This week he discusses the crisis in postgraduate funding and the role of the university. Hertford is currently seeking actively seeking s...
Recording of Hertford’s new anthem
On 28 October 2012, the Hertford College Chapel Choir performed the première of a new anthem composed by Samuel Pegg. Like as the hart was commissioned by the Hertford Society in memory of alumnus Brian Galpin. This liv...
Fear the Deer
Simon Lloyd, Hertford’s Bursar since 2008 and an alumnus of the college, spoke warmly of the college staff at his farewell today, commending to us the boat club motto, ‘Fear the Deer’ (or perhaps, in tr...
Hertford: the Timermanis years
After a combined total of 34 years at Hertford, Anne and Dave Timermanis have certainly earned their retirement – and the admiration of colleagues and friends in college. At a toast to the couple, Home Bursar Andre...
Hertford College Choir in Leipzig
The Hertford College Chapel Choir made its annual winter tour to Leipzig this year, at the end of Michaelmas term. The former East German city, the largest in Saxony, is a powerhouse of European music history. It has bee...
Carols in the Quad
Carols in the Quad, a joint effort by Hertford College Wind Band and Hertford Chapel Choir, raised the magnificent sum of £588.55 for the Stroke Association. Congratulations to all who blew, sang, baked, served or rattl...