Hughes Hall, Cambridge

14/05/2026

Professor Tamsin Ford, who leads the Department of Psychiatry at Cambridge University, is interested in the interface of education and health systems when it comes to the mental health of children and young people.

Learn more about her work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnYBRne5fIc&list=PL9QUucfyhNiBXR3IBahj9PVKFinDvpqaa&index=24

14/05/2026

We’re proud to share that Hughes Hall Fellow Dr Matteo Zallio has secured funding through Cambridge’s AI@CAM initiative to develop innovative AI tools for local government.💡

His research focuses on improving planning systems by using ethical, human‑centred AI to support better decision‑making, helping local authorities manage complex data, reduce administrative burden, and enhance transparency in public services.💻️

This work reflects the growing impact of research at Hughes Hall, bridging academia and practice to address real‑world challenges.🌎

Dr Matteo Zallio secures AI@CAM funding to advance ethical AI in local government planning Dr Matteo Zallio has secured funding through Cambridge’s AI@CAM initiative to develop new AI tools for local government, improving planning processes, reducing administrative burdens, and enhancing transpare...

12/05/2026

Reuben the Retriever, President Laurie Bristow’s family dog, is looking forward to joining in our Giving Day events next week. Watch our video to see how excited he is!🐶

Over 36 hours on 19 to 20 May, our community will come together in support of our life-changing Student Opportunities Fund, empowering students to flourish at Hughes Hall.

If you are unable to join in on the day, why not make an early gift? 30 gifts made in advance of Giving Day will unlock an additional £1,000 of funding!🙌

Visit hugheshall.givingday.co.uk to learn more.

12/05/2026

This we're thankful for the work of our fellows, including Dr Ariadna Albajara, whose work focuses on the mental health of children and young people. Ariadna's research looks at the role of schools in providing support and mental health interventions.

Learn more:

Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact.In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making...

12/05/2026

Meet our Alumni: social innovator and mental health advocate 🌟

Recent graduate Maha tells us about life as a part-time working student, what she hopes to do with her MSt in Social Innovation and how her time at Hughes provided structure and encouragement through it all.🌎 💡

https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/social-innovator-and-mental-health-advocate/

11/05/2026

Join us for an evening of music on 18th May. This event is open to all.🎼✨

Learn more and book tickets:
https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events/18-may/

09/05/2026

Happy 141st Birthday, Hughes Hall!🎂🙌

In the last of our history series on the seven women principals of the College, we see women allowed as full members of Cambridge University (1948), the college accepted as a 'Recognised Institution' within the University (1949), a change in name from Cambridge Training College to Hughes Hall (1950), and the admittance of men in 1973.📚️

Learn more⬇️
https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/the-seven-women-principals-of-hughes-hall-part-iii/

08/05/2026

As we approach the 141st Anniversary of the College, we look back at its formative years, change and growth over time.💡The second in a 3 part series, this article highlights the tumultuous period between 1908-1945, seeing the College through a flu epidemic, two world wars and a changing educational landscape.📖

Learn more⬇️
https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/the-seven-women-principals-of-hughes-hall-part-ii/

07/05/2026

Saturday 9th May marks the 141st Anniversary of the College!🎉

Ahead of this event, Alison Sawers (ASNaC postgraduate at Wolfson College) explored the early Principals of Hughes Hall for the WikiProject Women in Red, which aims to redress the content gender gap on Wikipedia by creating articles about the lives of notable women.🙌

The first in a series of three, this article delves into the very beginnings of the College and those who led it.🦉

Read it here:
https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/the-seven-women-principals-of-hughes-hall-part-i/

07/05/2026

How do we revitalise global order in an increasingly fragmented and volatile world? What could a new internationalism look like?🌎

Learn more at our event on 21st May featuring two leading thinkers in contemporary geopolitics.💡

Details and booking:
https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/events/bobo-lo/

06/05/2026

The Hughes Hall June Event is right around the corner!🙌🎉

We caught up with May Ball President Riya Mavroidis about why May Balls are making way for more inclusive, affordable alternatives, and what party-goers have to look forward to this June at Hughes.✨

Learn more⬇️
https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/news/why-june-events-are-the-new-may-balls/