Worcester College was founded in the 18th century and is known for its 26 acres of beautiful grounds featuring numerous green spaces, ducks, an orchard, and the College sports field. The College values welfare very highly and has a number of avenues of support for College members with any kind of problem. There are generally 3 bops a term, where two take place in the college bar, and the third takes place in a club. Other regular social events include themed evenings, comedy nights, and charity auctions amongst other events.
About the university
| General Information | |
| Name | Hughes Hall |
| Phone Number | 01223 334898 |
| admissions@hughes.cam.ac.uk | |
| Website | https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/ |
| Location |
Hughes Hall is located on Mortimer Road in the centre of Cambridge |
| Financial support | Each year, 2 Hughes Hall PhD scholarships are given out, which provide the fees and maintenance support for 3 full years. There are also several other scholarships for PhD candidates that offer several years of financial support. All students can access a £250 a year travel grant, as well as financial support if they wish to undertake a language course at the university. More information can be found here |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | Societies at Hughes Hall include:
As well as this, there are hundreds of other societies for students to choose from |
| Accommodation | Hughes Hall offers both traditional and modern College rooms. There are approximately 360 rooms to rent, with most of these in the central College campus and the remaining rooms in houses associated with the College in the local area. All rooms are fully furnished, with a range of en-suite rooms and rooms with shared bathrooms. |
| Sports | Gym equipment is available in the Suzanne Ziegler Garden Room, with all students able to use the equipment for free. As well as this, there is a sports centre across the road and other nearby facilities for the badminton team, climbing team, football team and several others. |
| Welfare | College tutors can provide advice on both academic and non-academic topics. The College nurse can help with support on physical or mental wellbeing, as well as directing students on to the College counsellor or other appropriate resources. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | Tom Ransley Alan Leong Mary Vivian Hughes Evan Wallach |
