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29/09/2026

How does a 14th century foundress still influence us today?

Here is a short clip from Episode 1 of our new podcast series, Clare to Share, where our Careers Support Officer Nick sat down with Loretta Minghella OBE, current Master of Clare, to reflect on her experiences at the College and explore the insights she has gained from a career that has taken her across the fields of law, charity, and education.

🎙️You can access the full podcast on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fEDhQv6fMtix4zBMmOAxz?si=84782013ca204476. Also available on Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

28/09/2026

Monday Moment 🌿

The hidden gem of Clare's sunken garden.

27/09/2026

Siegfried Sassoon Collection ✒️

A new feature in our Library Blog series by Catherine Sutherland, Forbes Mellon Librarian, explores some of the treasures in Clare’s collections associated with one of the College’s most notable alumni.

From the earliest publication by Sassoon held in the College’s collections to a copy of 'Early Morning Long Ago' given to the Master of Clare, Henry Thirkill, in 1954 following the poet’s visit to dine at the College, the collection offers unique glimpses into the war poet's life and legacy. It also includes books from Sassoon’s own library and copies of his works that were gifted to Winston Churchill.

Clare’s collection of Sassoon-related rare books has now been catalogued on iDiscover, the University of Cambridge’s online catalogue.

🔗 You can read the full blog and more from the series here: https://stories.clare.cam.ac.uk/library-siegfried-sassoon/index.html

24/09/2026

For our first episode of our brand-new podcast series Clare to Share, Careers Support Officer Nick sits down with Loretta Minghella OBE.

Loretta matriculated at Clare in 1981 and studied English and Law. She began her career in legal services before going on to work as Chief Executive of Christian Aid and later First Church Estates Commissioner. Her work has included managing issues ranging from poverty and international development to responsible governance.

In 2021, Loretta was elected to her current role as Master of Clare College. The early years of her leadership saw the rebuilding of college life after the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening of the college community, and the major restoration of Clare’s historic Old Court. More recently, Loretta has overseen the planning of the college’s 700th anniversary celebrated this year and the upcoming 700th anniversary campaign.

🎙️Episode 1 of Clare to Share will be released next week on Tuesday 29th September, and will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

23/09/2026

Clare at 700: Shaping Our Future 🌟

On Saturday 19th September, Clare launched an ambitious fundraising campaign, 'Clare at 700: Shaping Our Future', with a goal of raising £50 million over the next 10 years to help ensure future generations of students continue to benefit from a life-changing Clare education.

The campaign will support four key priorities: college life, small-group teaching and research, innovation, and environment and energy security.

The campaign was unveiled at a special event attended by alumni and supporters, who heard inspiring stories showcasing the impact of Clare's research and education. Guests met Fellows and postgraduate students carrying out cutting-edge research and heard from alumni about the opportunities and experiences that Clare has made possible.

As the College enters its eighth century, the campaign will help secure Clare's future, enabling it to continue attracting outstanding students and academics while responding to some of the world's most pressing challenges.

🔗To find out more about our 700th anniversary campaign, click the link here: https://www.clare.cam.ac.uk/alumni/700-campaign

📸 Nordin Ćatić

22/09/2026

70 for 700 – September Features

The newest instalment of our online exhibition ‘70 for 700’, celebrating Clare figures across seven centuries, is now live.

Among the latest additions are current Master Loretta Minghella, whose leadership has helped guide the College through its 700th anniversary year; Noel Odell, the pioneering mountaineer and geologist remembered for being the last person to see George Mallory and Andrew Irvine alive on Mount Everest in 1924; and scientist Charles Morgan, one of Sir Isaac Newton’s most influential advocates who played an important role in promoting Newton’s scientific ideas across Europe.

🔗You can discover our September collection via the link here, along with the details of a commemorative limited-edition book: https://stories.clare.cam.ac.uk/70-for-700/index.html.

New stories are added each month as the exhibition unfolds.

21/09/2026

Monday Moment 🍃

A bright morning looking out over Castle Court's Braeside and greenery!

18/09/2026

The 2026 Cambridge Greek Play, 'Ion' by Euripides, features Clare College student Claire Saint-Amour (2022) in the cast. This year’s production will run from Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 October 2026 at The Arts Theatre, Cambridge.

'A gripping tale of lost origins and divine secrets in the original Greek,' Ion continues a tradition of staging a Greek play in Cambridge dated back to 1882.

🔗For more information, visit the production’s website page here: https://www.cambridgegreekplay.classics.cam.ac.uk/

15/09/2026

Something exciting is on the way... 🎙️

We’re delighted to announce the launch of Clare to Share, a brand-new podcast series.

Hosted by Clare’s Careers Support Officer, Nick, the podcast will feature conversations with Clare alumni from a wide range of industries and specialisms.
Together, they’ll explore their time at Clare, professional experiences, and the diverse paths our global Clare community have followed.

The first episode will be released at the end of September and will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Watch this space for more details.

🎵 Music by Eoin Jenkins (2023) and performed by Isaac Chan (2023)

14/09/2026

Are you considering applying to Clare for 2027 entry?

Make sure you check the subject you want to apply for, as some courses have required admissions assessments, which you need to register for in advance and sit by a specified date. If you are applying for Law or Medicine, the registration deadlines are coming up in the next few days so don’t wait around- check today!

For full information about admissions assessments and all the relevant dates and deadlines, you can check out the following link: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/how/admission-tests

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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