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Encyclopedia > St. Hugh's College, Oxford
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St Hugh's College
Established 1886
Sister College Clare College
Principal Andrew Dilnot
Graduates 166
Undergraduates 413
JCR President Stephanie Charalambous

St Hugh's College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Jump to: navigation, search 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... Most of the colleges of the University of Cambridge have sister colleges in the University of Oxford (and vice versa). ... Jump to: navigation, search Full name Clare College Motto - Named after Elizabeth de Clare Previous names University Hall (1326), Clare Hall (1338), Clare College (1856) Established 1326 Sister College Oriel College St Hughs College Master Prof. ... Andrew Dilnot, economist and broadcaster, is Principal of St Hughs College, Oxford. ... Jump to: navigation, search The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ...


History

St Hugh's College, founded in 1886, was originally a women's only college (as was Somerville College, St Anne's College, Lady Margaret Hall and St Hilda's College), although it became coeducational in 1986. Jump to: navigation, search 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... Full name Somerville College Motto Donec rursus impleat orbem Named after Mary Somerville Previous Names Somerville Hall Established 1879 Sister College Girton College Principal Dame Fiona Caldicott JCR President Simon Bruegger MCR President Allen Middlebro Location Woodstock Road, Oxford Undergraduates 396 Graduates 88 Homepage Boat Club Somerville College is one... St Annes College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search College name Lady Margaret Hall Named after Established 1878 Sister College Newnham College Principal Dr. Frances Lannon JCR President Nicholas Ashcroft Undergraduates 424 Graduates 148 Homepage Lady Margaret Hall is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... St Hildas College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The college was founded by Elizabeth Wordsworth, a great niece of the famous poet. The name of the college was that of Hugh of Avalon who was canonized in 1220. William Wordsworth, English poet William Wordsworth (April 7, 1770 – April 23, 1850) was a major English poet who with Samuel Taylor Coleridge launched the Romantic Age in English literature with the 1798 publication of Lyrical Ballads. ... Hugh of Avalon (also known as Hugh of Burgundy), was born in 1140 at Avalon Castle, Burgundy, France, the son of William, Lord of Avalon. ... Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century Decades: 1170s 1180s 1190s 1200s 1210s - 1220s - 1230s 1240s 1250s 1260s 1270s Years: 1215 1216 1217 1218 1219 - 1220 - 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 See also: 1220 state leaders The world in 1220 Middle Ages in Europe Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) Events Mongols...


St Hugh's College has an active Junior Common Room (JCR) currently headed by JCR President Stephanie Charalambous (affectionately referred to as "El Presidente"). The term Junior Common Room (JCR) is used in many British universities to refer to the collective of students (similar to a students union) at a constituent college of the university, as well as to a physical room set aside for the college students use. ...


Notable former students

Jump to: navigation, search Aung San Suu Kyi Daw Aung San Suu Kyi ( ; born June 19, 1945 in Rangoon, now known as Yangon) is a nonviolent pro-democracy activist in Burma, now known as Myanmar. ... Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of Blackburn (October 6, 1910 - May 3, 2002), British left-wing politician, was born Barbara Anne Betts in Bradford, Yorkshire, and adopted her familys politics, joining the Labour Party. ... Emily Wilding Davison (October 11, 1872 - June 8, 1913) is remembered as the woman who lost her own life on behalf of the British suffragette movement by throwing herself under the hooves of Anmer, King George Vs horse on June 4, 1913 at the Epsom Derby. ... Ruth Elke Lawrence (born August 2, 1971) is an Associate Professor of mathematics at the Einstein Institute of Mathematics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a researcher in knot theory and algebraic topology. ... Barbara Levick (born 1932) is one of Britains foremost ancient historians. ... Mary Renault (1905–1983) was an English novelist whose works are still popular with devotees of the historical novel. ... Jump to: navigation, search Theresa May The Right Honourable Theresa Mary May (born in Eastbourne, Sussex on October 1, 1956 as Theresa Mary Brasier) is a British politician, former chairman of the Conservative Party, and Member of Parliament for Maidenhead. ...

External link

  • Official website


Colleges of the University of Oxford

Arms of the University Jump to: navigation, search The University of Oxford comprises 39 Colleges and 7 religious Permanent Private Halls (PPHs), which are autonomous self-governing corporations within the university. ... This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ...

All Souls | Balliol | Brasenose | Christ Church | Corpus Christi | Exeter | Green | Harris Manchester | Hertford | Jesus | Keble | Kellogg | Lady Margaret Hall | Linacre | Lincoln | Magdalen | Mansfield | Merton | New College | Nuffield | Oriel | Pembroke | Queen's | St Anne's | St Antony's | St Catherine's | St Cross | St Edmund Hall | St Hilda's | St Hugh's | St John's | St Peter's | Somerville | Templeton | Trinity | University | Wadham | Wolfson | Worcester All Souls College (in full: The College of All Souls of the Faithful Departed, of Oxford) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... College name Balliol College Named after John de Balliol Established 1263 Sister College St Johns Master Andrew Graham JCR President Triona Giblin Undergraduates 403 Graduates 228 Homepage Boatclub Balliol College, founded in 1263, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search College name Brasenose College Named after Bronze door knocker Established 1509 Sister College Gonville and Caius College Principal Prof. ... Christ Church, called in Latin Ædes Christi (i. ... College name Corpus Christi College Named after Corpus Christi, Body of Christ Established 1517 Sister College Corpus Christi College President Sir Tim Lankester JCR President David Holtam Undergraduates 239 Graduates 126 Homepage Corpus Christi College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search College name Exeter College Named after Walter de Stapledon, Bishop of Exeter Established 1314 Sister College Emmanuel College Rector Ms. ... Green College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Harris Manchester College, formerly Manchester College, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom; it has the emphasis on mature students. ... College name Hertford College Named after Elias de Hertford Established 1282 Sister College None Principal Dr John Landers JCR President Stephanie Johnston Undergraduates 376 Graduates 224 Homepage Boatclub Hertford College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search College name Jesus College Named after Jesus of Nazareth Established 1571 Sister College Jesus College, Cambridge Principal Sir John Krebs JCR President Simon Hacking Undergraduates 344 Graduates 134 Homepage Boatclub Jesus College (in full: Jesus College in the University of Oxford of Queen Elizabeths Foundation... Keble College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Kellogg College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search College name Lady Margaret Hall Named after Established 1878 Sister College Newnham College Principal Dr. Frances Lannon JCR President Nicholas Ashcroft Undergraduates 424 Graduates 148 Homepage Lady Margaret Hall is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Linacre College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, currently offering graduate entry only. ... College name Lincoln College Named after Richard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln Established 1427 Sister College Downing College Rector Prof. ... College name Magdalen College Named after Mary Magdalene Established 1458 Sister College Magdalene College President Professor David Clary FRS JCR President Varun Chandra Undergraduates 395 Graduates 230 Homepage Boatclub Magdalen College (pronounced ) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Mansfield College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search College name The House of Scholars of Merton Named after Walter de Merton Established 1264 Sister College Cock Warden Prof Dame Jessica Rawson and Tom de Furlong esq. ... College name New College Named after Blessed Virgin Mary Established 1379 Sister College Kings College Warden Prof. ... Nuffield College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... College name Oriel College Named after Blessed Virgin Mary Established 1324 Sister College Clare College Provost Sir Derek Morris JCR President Frank Hardee Undergraduates 304 Graduates 158 Homepage Boatclub Oriel College (in full: The House of Blessed Mary the Virgin in Oxford commonly called Oriel College, of the Foundation of... Jump to: navigation, search College name Pembroke College Named after William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke Established 1624 Sister College Queens College Master Giles Henderson JCR President Tristan de Souza Undergraduates 408 Graduates 94 Homepage Boatclub Pembroke College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford... Jump to: navigation, search College name The Queens College Named after Queen Philippa of Hainault Established 1341 Sister College Pembroke College Provost Sir Alan Budd JCR President Sushrut Yalamanchili Undergraduates 304 Graduates 133 Homepage Boatclub The Queens College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of... St Annes College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... St Antonys College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search St Catherines College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... :::::::: ::: ::: :::::::: ::: ::: :::::::::: ::::::::: :+: :+: :+: :+: :+: :+: :+: :+: :+: :+: :+: +:+ +:+ +:+ +:+ +:+ +:+ +:+ +:+ +:+ +#++:++#++ +#+ +:+ +#+ +#++:++ +#++:++# +#++:++#: +#+ +#+ +#+ +#+ +#+ +#+ +#+ +#+ +#+ +# #+# #+# #+# #+# #+# #+# #+# #+# #+# #+# ######## ######## ### ### ########## ### ### St Cross College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... St Edmund Hall is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... St Hildas College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... St Johns College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search St Peters College is a relatively young college of the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. ... Full name Somerville College Motto Donec rursus impleat orbem Named after Mary Somerville Previous Names Somerville Hall Established 1879 Sister College Girton College Principal Dame Fiona Caldicott JCR President Simon Bruegger MCR President Allen Middlebro Location Woodstock Road, Oxford Undergraduates 396 Graduates 88 Homepage Boat Club Somerville College is one... Templeton College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search College name Trinity College Named after The Holy Trinity Established 1555 Sister College Churchill College President The Hon. ... University College (in full, the College of the Great Hall of the University, commonly known as University College in the University of Oxford, usually known by its derivative, Univ), is a contender for the claim to be the oldest of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the... Wadham College is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Wolfson College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Worcester College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ...

Permanent Private Halls at the University of Oxford

Blackfriars | Campion Hall | Greyfriars | Regent's Park College | St Benet's Hall | St Stephen's House | Wycliffe Hall A Permanent Private Hall at the University of Oxford is an educational institution affiliated to the University — not as a full College, but able to award Oxford University degrees. ... Jump to: navigation, search The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... The English Dominican House of Blackfriars Hall in Oxford, commonly known simply as Blackfriars, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Campion Hall is one of the constituent colleges of the United Kingdom. ... Jump to: navigation, search Greyfriars is one of the smallest constituent Halls of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... Regents Park College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ... St Benets Hall, Oxford - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... St Stephens House is a Permanent Private Hall affiliated to the University of Oxford. ... Wycliffe Hall is a Church of England theological college, and one of the constituent institutions of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ...


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St Hugh's is a college of Oxford University.
We believe that St Hugh's provides both excellent teaching, and a supportive environment in which students can develop their own skills.
From its beautiful site in North Oxford, the College promotes a thriving culture of research and intellectual engagement, as well as the artistic, musical and sporting activities that make it such an exciting place to live and study.
St Hugh's : 2007/8 Oxford University Undergraduate Admissions (722 words)
St Hugh's was founded by Elizabeth Wordsworth, great-niece of the poet, to further the cause of women's education.
The college also operates a generous system of grants to assist undergraduates with the costs of fieldwork and foreign travel connected with their studies; limited funds are also available to help those in financial need.
St Hugh's is located on a 14-acre, partially wooded site in North Oxford, about ten minutes' walk from the city centre and with easy access, by foot or by bicycle, to all University departments, libraries and other resources.
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