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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...
Farewell to Philip Dickson
Colleagues from college met today to toast Philip Dickson, College Accountant and Deputy Bursar, who is retiring from Hertford after fourteen years. Bursar Simon Lloyd spoke warmly of Philip’s methodical integrity ...
Hertford rugby and the Oku Memorial Trophy
Hertford students, captained by Richard Foord, combined with players from Vincent’s Club to form a XV and play in the Oku Memorial Trophy tournament. The tournament is held to honour Ambassador Katsuhiko Oku, a Her...
Charlotte Brewer and Lord Leveson
You’ll have already seen on p. 1468 of the Right Honourable Justice Leveson’s inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the press that Professor Charlotte Brewer is cited on the meaning of the word &#...
Hertford, Hugh, and press freedom
As we await Lord Leveson’s report on press standards, Hertford has been developing the debate. On 18 November, Principal Will Hutton discussed the issues with Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Hugh Grant, and Paul Connew...