Clare Hall, Cambridge

Clare Hall is a College for Advanced Study in the University of Cambridge. It was founded by Clare College in 1966, and received its own Royal Charter as an independent college in the university in 1984.

Related Topics:
University of Cambridge - Clare College - 1966 - 1984

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Clare Hall is an independent college but, like other colleges, it is part of the University of Cambridge and many of its senior members hold appointments in faculties of the University.

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Informality is a defining value at Clare Hall and this contributes to its unique character. Unlike other colleges in the university, Clare Hall does not have a high table at meals or a senior common room, and it is a single society for all social functions and in the use of the various college common rooms and other facilities. This encourages interaction between graduate students, distinguished visiting fellows and other senior members, aided also by the wide variety of national backgrounds and research interests of the members.

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It is one of the least wealthy colleges with an estimated financial endowment of £6m (2003).

Related Topics:
Financial endowment - 2003

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