Hughes Hall (Cambridge): Detailed Guide, General Information and Contacts

Hughes Hall is located on Mortimer Road in the centre of Cambridge

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.

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Societies at Hughes Hall include:

• The Margaret Wileman Music Society
• Hughes Hall Wine Tasting Society
• Hughes Hall Chess Club
• Hughes Hall Photographic Society

As well as this, there are hundreds of other societies for students to choose from

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.

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.

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.

• The Edwin Leong Library is open 24 hours a day and stocks core textbooks for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.  It also houses a collection of First World War poetry
• The College has a diverse range of musical activities taking place, with students able to practice on several pianos located on the main site or attend regularly scheduled concerts 
• Hughes Hall hosts an annual May Ball, often with a global or international theme

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