Clare College Grad 2014

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Welcome toCLARE College

MCR Freshers’ Guide 2014-15


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Clare College MCR Freshers’ Guide 2014-2015

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WHAT’S INSIDE

MCR President’s Welcome........................................................... 3Meet Your MCR Commi ee......................................................... 4Your First Few Days...................................................................... 8What to Bring/What Not to Bring................................................ 9Ge ng to Cambridge and Clare................................................... 10On Your First Day.......................................................................... 13Clare A to Z.................................................................................. 14Map of Clare College................................................................... 33Map of Cambridge....................................................................... 34

Photo credit: Moos Peeters and David Pon ng


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MCR President’s WelcomeDear Freshers,

Congratula ons on becoming a member of one the world’s mostpres gious educa onal ins tu ons. First founded in 1326, ClareCollege has a long and proud history. As one of the most popularchoices for students, Clare is known for being informal, friendlyand lots of fun. The College and its sta work very hard to includepostgraduates and I’m con dent you will be very happy here.

As well as becoming a member of Clare College (a ‘Clareite’), youwill also become a member of the Middle Combina on Room

(MCR). The MCR refers to both the graduate community and thedeligh ul room we have access to in Old Court (ground oor of Estaircase). Each year MCR members democra cally elect an MCRCommi ee responsible for a wide range of func ons. It aims toenhance the social lives of Clare students and o ers them a student-run support network. TheMCR Commi ee is at the very heart of the postgraduate ecosystem at Clare College where (a) itrepresents the MCR’s interests to College, and (b) it accommodates member’s entertainment andsocial welfare needs.

The MCR is also the communal mee ng space for the graduate community; it’s where we drink teaand read a newspaper; it’s where we chat about our research and share ideas; and it’s where weprovide a variety of social events to help you escape the pressures of work. Having recently beenrenovated in 2013, the new facili es include a new Hi-Fi and a free bean-to-cup co ee machine(as well as other facili es for your favourite hot drink). We have a great supply of magazines andnewspapers, along with (in typical Bri sh style) a great selec on of cakes and biscuits (make sureyou get them while they’re there!).

Importantly, the MCR bar is open on Wednesday and Friday evenings, and houses Clare’s muchrenowned whisky collec on which now exceeds 100 bo les. The highlight of the weekly calendaris Friday, when MCR members a end Formal Hall in the Great Hall. Gowns are most welcome andencouraged.

I hope that this year’s MCR is one of the friendliest and most inclusive yet. We will be workinghard to provide an atmosphere which makes every member feel a part of our community. Indeed,I wish you a very happy and no doubt busy year of research, formals, pun ng and May Balls!Should you have any other needs feel free to contact the relevant MCR Commi ee representa vedirectly, or email me at [email protected].

Yours (as always) in black & yellow,

Edward Oughton


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Meet Your MCR Commi eeCRSids (in brackets) become email addresses if followed by @cam.ac.uk (e.g. [email protected]).

President: Edward Oughton (ejo31)Hey, my name is Ed Oughton and I’m the MCR President for 2014-15. I’m a third year PhDin the Cambridge Centre for Climate Change Mi ga on Research (4CMR) in Land Economy.I’m here to represent the needs of MCR members, so please don’t hesitate to get in contactwith me if you have a strong opinion on something Clare-related (whether it’s good or bad!).When I’m not sat playing with sta s cs in a dark room and being geeky about my research,you can usually nd me in the MCR drinking tea and reading the FT (totally living the dream).I’m really excited for the year ahead, I hope we can get o to an auspicious start and I hopethat we can make your me at Cambridge as memorable as possible!

Vice-President: Georgie Frank (grf23)Hey, my name is Georgie Frank. As Vice-President I’ll be working alongside Ed and the restof the Commi ee to represent the views of Clare’s MCR community. A er a wonderful yearas Social Secretary I’m really looking forward to taking on this role and being back amongstthe ac on, making sure the MCR runs as smoothly as possible for all of you. Hopefully my 5years here at Clare, studying Veterinary Medicine, will have prepared me well to deal withany requests, ques ons or queries that you might send my way!

Secretary: Clare Thakker (cet44)Hi everyone! I’m a nal year medic and a er 5 years here I know how much fun being part ofthe Clare community can be. This will be my second year on the commi ee and I’m lookingforward to being part of the team again and helping to bring a fun- lled year to the MCR.My role is to keep the MCR commi ee running smoothly and to keep you all informed aboutCollege ac vi es.

Junior Treasurer: Ridhwaan Suliman (rs769)Hi, I’m Ridhwaan and I’m a PhD student in the Department of Applied Mathema cs andTheore cal Physics. Originally from South Africa, and a er spending four years in industry

as an engineer, I’ve come to Cambridge to con nue my graduate studies and have lovedevery second of my me at this beau ful college! When not modelling the physics of uidsaround deformable structures, my PhD procas na on tac cs include planning conferencetrips to exo c loca ons, having a hit at the squash courts or enjoying a run along the Backs.I’ll be ful lling the role of Treasurer this year, so come to me if you need to claim back anylegi mate expenses.

Social Secretaries: Aoibheann McNally (am2225)Hey there, my name is Aoibheann. I’m about to enter the 2nd year of my PhD in Oncology,but when I’m not busy in the lab I am game for adventure. At Clare, we foster an environment

that welcomes all – the more unique the be er. My aim of course is to enrich your Cambridgeexperience but I also promise to always be available for a sit down and the chats. I nd thata smile and a pineapple can take you anywhere in life and I’d be honoured if you’d let meshow you the way!


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Steven Lowe (sml58)

Hello there! My name is Steve and I’m the other half of your Social Secretary team thisyear. I’m a rst year PhD student in Engineering, studying lasers, jets, ames and the like.My job, along with Aoibheann, is to help keep up the reputed social buzz that makes Clarethe friendliest college in Cambridge! We’ll be sor ng out everything from formal dinnersto college bops and (many) fun- lled nights out. Looking forward to an awesome year withy’all!

Bar Managers: Freddie Dudbridge ( d23)Hey! I’m Freddie and I am a PhD student studying natural product biosynthesis. I have abackground in the food and wine industry and alonside Nathaniel, hope to provide you with

a good selec on of beers, wines and cocktails alongside our amazing whisky collec on.When not in the lab I spend my me training for triathlons.

Nathaniel Zelinsky (nz244)Hi, I’m Nathaniel and I am an MPhil student in POLIS, originally hailing from Connec cut,USA. Along with Freddie, I’m one of your two MCR bar managers. I hope to see you stopby for drinks a er formal on Fridays or for a quiet pint on a Wednesday night. Drop meand Freddie an email if you want to work at the bar (we always need people) or if there isa par cular whisky you want us to bring in! When not behind the bar, I also row for Clareand spend generally too much me in the MCR. My research focuses on Second WorldWar propaganda and the V for Victory campaign

Exchange O cer: Ellen Quigley (ecq20)Yo! I’m Ellen (or Quigley, whatever you like), a PhD student of sorts. I’ll be your exchangeo cer this year. Exchanges are wonderful, strange, archaic, drunken — anything you wantthem to be. Exchanges are how you meet your best friends. De nitely, de nitely don’t missout this coming year or you’ll have this strange, niggling suspicion that an alternate self isliving a way more interes ng life.

Clareity President: Emma Cross (elc71)Hey I’m Emma and I’m a second year marine biology PhD student. This year I will be ClareityPresident organising the yearly Clare Research Symposium as well as lots of discussionevenings where Clare graduates give talks about their work, eld trips or anything thatinterests them! If you would like to give a talk then please don’t hesitate to get in contact!

Accommoda ons O cer: Jessica Crown (jsc71)Hi there! I’m Jessica, a second-year PhD student in the Faculty of History, working on early-modern humanism in England. When I’m not immersed in humane studies, I enjoy baking,prac sing hot yoga and milling around art galleries and museums. Please get in touch if you

have any ques ons about graduate housing at Clare (or if you want to swap recipes) as I’dbe glad to help. This will be my third year at Clare: having met some terri c people and hada blast in the MCR, I’m thrilled to be on the Commi ee. Wherever you’re from and howeverlong you’ll be with us, I hope you’ll love being at Clare and in Cambridge!

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Welfare O cers: Leah Astbury (la320)

Hi! I’m Leah, and I’m your female MCR Welfare Representa ve. I’m a second-year PhDcandidate at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. I’ve been part of theMCR at Clare for three years now, so I’ve been around a while. As a Welfare O cer, my

job is to promote a posi ve environment in the MCR. Your happiness is important! Shouldanything arise that is not making you feel 100%, please do not hesitate to get in touch. I amhappy to talk about anything and everything – nothing is too small or large a problem. Aswell as being a source of poten al emo onal support, Liv and I will be running some Welfareoriented events throughout the year. I hope you have a smashing year!

Olivier Grouille (olgg2)

Hello! I’m Olivier (known as Liv) and I’m a second year PhD student in the Department of Poli cs andInterna onal Studies. I’ll be working with Leah to ensure your happiness during your me atClare, and as she says, no issue is too big or too small to raise with either of us in completecon dence and privacy. Whilst Cambridge is a fantas c experience on the whole, it’s notwithout its challenges, whether personal, professional, academic or extra-curricular. Havingbeen here for a total of seven years, I’ve had personal experience of most of the amazinghighs and di cult lows in this place, and can o er a friendly ear on any subject and pointyou in the direc on of the fantas c welfare support system that Clare and the Universityhave in place. So don’t hesitate to get in touch. Have fun out there!

Green o cer: David Williams (drw34)Hi, I’m Dave Williams and my role is to make you feel terrible about your decadent,environmentally unsustainable lives. Nah, I’m kidding. Mostly. My aim for this year is tomaybe make some improvements in Clare’s sustainability policies, but mostly to get youguys interested in the environment and how fricking awesome it is. God’s representa ve onEarth (David A enborough) went to Clare back in the day, and I want to channel some ofhis inspira on and enthusiasm into the MCR. I also want to work with the Bar Managers toget some sustainable food and drink in the bar. Drop me an email with any sugges ons orques ons.

4th Year O cer: Rachel Boyd (reb68)Hi I’m Rachel, a 6th year vet. I’m here to help 4th years/Masters students get fully involvedin the MCR and answer any ques ons you have. As a vet a lot of my spare me is takenup with chasing animals around muddy elds, but in term- me I’m usually found at theboathouse, or baking .

St. Regis O cer: Quen n Gouil (qg211)Hi, I’m Quen n, I’m doing a PhD in Plant Sciences and I’m at your service for anything relatedto life in St Regis. The residence boasts a BBQ, a tool library for all your bike repairs, a fruit

and vegetable plot, and a ‘free box’, which will be full of useful stu when you move in. Takepossession of it, suggest improvements, and let me know how I can help to make your mein St Regis as enjoyable as possible. Welcome to Clare and St Regis!

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Meet Your MCR Commi eeCompu ng O cer: Richard Gunning (rjg70)Hi, I’m Richard, this year’s MCR Compu ng O cer. I am a Bioinforma cian studying a PhD inEpigene cs. I will be responsible for the MCR webpage and other computer related things.As part of my PhD I spend the good part of each day nkering with computers, readingthrough programming forums and reading emails. As such, I am fairly fast at responding toemails and can solve most computer related issues, or at least know where to go for help.

Mature Students O cer: Simone Cooper (sac72)Hi all, I’m Simone. I’m studying for a PhD in the Engineering Department and I’m aclimate change geek. I’ve come back to Cambridge a er 5 years working in Londonand I’m very pleased to be back. I’ll be your Mature Students rep for the year andI’ll be arranging fun and interes ng events for those in the MCR who have taken abit of me out before coming back to academia… but all are welcome of course!

Admiral of the Punts: Tim Beeson-Jones (tb405)I’m in charge of the MCR’s two punts: the Silence of the Cam and the MCArk. You can puntalong ‘the backs’ or even all the way up to Grantchester for cream teas, just like RupertBrook used to. It’s really good fun so I hope you make the most of it!

Sports O cer: Felix Stein (fs343):

Hi, my name is Felix, I am a PhD student in Social Anthropology and will be Sports O cerat Clare. Overall, my role is to ensure that the Clare MCR remains the est of all Colleges.So, if you want to use the College gym, nd out what sports are on o er at Clare or if youwould like to set up your own College sports team then please do not hesitate to contactme.


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Your First Few Days...Moving to Cambridge can seem quite overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be miserable. Our jobis to make it a fun, easy and welcoming experience for you. The next few pages in this guide willexplain nearly everything you need to know about moving in, ge ng oriented, and ge ng se led.Throughout your me on the Cam, it will also serve as a quick reference for contacts and a rststep in guring out who can answer any ques ons and how to get a hold of them.

Before you leave your na ve land , it’s always good to make sure you know where you’re going.Check out Ge ng to Cambridge/Clare (p.10) for di erent ways of ge ng yourself and yourbelongings here. It’s also worth glancing at What to bring/What not to bring (p.9) so you canmaximise your packing space and don’t forget to read about What to do on your rst day (p.13).

Freshers’ week is packed with welcome events . Be sure to look at the schedule so you don’t miss

out on mee ng new friends, exploring Cambridge, and experiencing the best of what Clare has too er. The week provides an opportunity for us, the returning members of the MCR, to welcomeyou to our graduate community.

The Freshers’ schedule is also online. Be sure to also read up on things like Buying a gown andA ending Formal Halls .

Finally, we’ve taken the liberty of o ering some helpful hints on se ling in at Cambridge , so tond out more on buying mobile phones, se ng up a bank account, accommoda on, medical

needs, buying bikes, or tness , turn to the Clare A to Z Guide (p.14) . You’ll also nd our glossaryof Bri sh slang and phrases to incorporate into your vocabulary. Again, we hope you nd theinforma on in this guide helpful, and don’t hesitate to contact any of the commi ee members ifyou have any ques ons or concerns.


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What to Bring and What Not to BringIf you’re coming from outside of the UK, you’ll be able to nd everything you need in Cambridge

(such as bedding, sta onery, organiser boxes, etc.), but keep in mind that Cambridge is an expensiveplace to live, and you’re limited in what you’ll be able to carry on a plane, so pack wisely.

Do bring... Electrical adapters/transformers for things like small electrical appliances and things with

rechargeable ba eries (computers, especially). Lots of warm clothing for layering. The Cambridge climate is fairly temperate, but also

unpredictable. Weather proof and waterproof items are also essen al. Winters are chilly,but buildings are warm. Bring sensible shoes for the uneven cobblestoned streets.

Smart clothing for formals and other occasions. One can never have too many dressyou its as a graduate student at Cambridge; there are several black- e occasions to a endyear-round but you can hire dinner suits easily. A business/lounge suit, smart shirt and eand black shoes are pre-requisites for men, and of course the equivalent for ladies.

Any special medical prescrip ons, supplies, etc. Keep in mind that even though the UKwill have similar over-the-counter products at most major pharmacies, dosages will bedi erent and brand names will be di erent from North America, Europe, Asia or Africa.The UK’s Na onal Health Service (NHS) provides treatment free of charge to all visitors,including all overseas na onali es, both in terms of seeing a doctor or visi ng a hospital.There is a small charge of around £7.40 for prescrip on medica on.

Don’t bother bringing... Fussy electrical appliances that would require a voltage conversion (curling/straightening

irons, hairdryers). Chances are you will hurt yourself or cause a minor explosion and orpower outage in your at. A wide variety of a ordable and good-quality ones can be foundin supermarkets and other stores.

All your academic books. Between the University Library, various faculty libraries, and thecollege libraries, you should be able to nd everything you’ll require to ful ll your academicneeds

Other things to consider...� If you plan to partake in athle c ac vi es, you may wish to bring your spor ng equipment.

Gear for speci c sports in the UK is limited and o en expensive.� If you have food that you can’t live without, you may wish to bring along a supply to feed

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Ge ng to Cambridge and ClareFrom the Airports

The closest airport to Cambridge is Stansted Airport, with Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airportsall also rela vely close. There are several op ons for ge ng to and from each of these airports, asoutlined below (prices assume you’ll be travelling without a railcard).

From Stansted AirportOpton 1: TrainTrains run directly from Stansted to Cambridge every hour, take approximately 30 minutes andcost from £12.30.For more informa on, visit www.na onalrail.co.uk or www.na onalexpress.co.uk.• Journey Time: 30 minutes• Total cost: £12.30, excluding taxi fare

Opton 2: CoachThere is a direct coach service from Stansted to Cambridge. This takes 50 minutes and costs from£8. The coaches run throughout the night and so are useful for late night/early morning ights.Coaches drop you o at Parkers Piece. For more informa on, visit www.na onalexpress.co.uk .• Journey Time: 50 minutes• Total cost: £8, excluding taxi fare

Opton 3: Taxi/DrivingA taxi from Stansted to Cambridge will cost about £60 (unless otherwise prebooked).• Journey me: 1 hour• Total cost: £60

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From Heathrow Airport

Opton 1: TrainTake the Heathrow Express (£21 for a 15 minute journey, or Heathrow Connect, which is roughlyhalf the price but takes a li le more me) to Paddington sta on. From there, take the tube (£4.70)to King’s Cross. From King’s Cross, take the train to Cambridge. There are di erent trains fromLondon to Cambridge; some are express trains (direct to Cambridge) and some make a few stops,but overall the total journey from King’s Cross to Cambridge should be roughly an hour to an hourand a half, depending on train service (train ckets are around £23 without a rail card and about£15 if you have a rail card, which can be bought on the spot if under 25).• Visit www.na onalrail.co.uk or www.na onalexpress.co.uk for more informa on.• Total journey me: Express- 90 minutes. Non-Express- 2 to 2.5 hours• Es mated total cost: Express- £50. Non-express- £30, excluding taxi fare

Opton 1½: Tube/TrainTake the Picadilly line from Heathrow all the way to London King’s Cross (£5.70). From King’s Crosstake the train to Cambridge.• Total Journey me: roughly two hours, depending on the tube and whether or not you get a

direct train• Es mated Total cost: £30, excluding taxi fare

Opton 2: CoachThere is a direct coach from Heathrow to Cambridge, which costs around £27 and takes around 2and a half hours. Coaches drop you o at Parkers Piece.For more informa on, see www.na onalexpress.co.uk• Total Journey me: 2.5 hours• Total cost: £27, excluding taxi fare

Opton 3: Taxi/DrivingA taxi will take around 2 hours and cost you up to £200. Hassle free, but expensive.

From Gatwick AirportOpton 1: Train

There are no direct trains from Gatwick to Cambridge, but you can certainly hop on a train andtransfer a few mes. Take the train from Gatwick to King’s Cross, and then from King’s Cross toCambridge.For more informa on, visit www.na onalrail.co.uk or www.na onalexpress.co.uk• Journey me: 3 hours• Total cost: £25, excluding taxi fare

Opton 2: CoachThere is a direct coach service from Gatwick to Cambridge (drops you o at Parker’s Piece), whichtakes 4 hours and costs from £18. You can also mix-and-match your train and coach services: you

can take the Gatwick express or normal train from Gatwick to Victoria sta on, and take the coachfrom the coach stop to Cambridge. For further informa on, visit www.na onalexpress.co.uk• Journey me: 4 hours• Cost: £18, excluding taxi fare

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Opton 3: Taxi/Car

A taxi service will cost about £150 and take around 2 hours.

From the Railway Sta on to Cambridge City Centre/ClareCambridge Railway Sta on is a 20 minute walk or 10 minute cycle from the centre of Cambridge.Alterna vely, you can take a taxi or catch a bus. There are a huge number of services which runregularly from the sta on’s main entrance to the city centre.

From the Coach Sta on (Parkers Piece) to Cambridge City Centre/ClareParkers Piece is conveniently located in the Centre of Cambridge. From there, you can walk or takea taxi to your accommoda on.

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On Your First Day...To make your move-in as smooth and easy as possible, we’ve assembled a short guide on what to

do on your first day to ensure that you get the most important things done first without the hassleof going back and forth.

1. Pick up your Accommodation and Welcome pack from the Porters’ Lodge in Memorial Court.This contains important information like your tenancy agreement (for those living in Collegeaccommodation), schedule of events, maps of town, keys and important contact details. Youwill also want to check your pigeonhole – College mailbox – for other important welcomeinformation. All pigeonholes for graduate students are located in the Old Court Porters’ Lodge,unless you live in W staircase, then it is located in Memorial Court (for map of Clare, see p. 33)

2. If you don’t have a UK bank account already set up, we advise you to do that straight away soyou can get your money sorted. You’ll need a letter from the College saying that you are, infact, a student at Clare and should be allowed to open a bank account in the UK. Usually, youracceptance letter should work, but you might want to email the Graduate Administrator, JennyColling (jc661) to get an authorisation letter. Be sure to set up Standing Orders so that your rentpayments are taken care of automatically. See p.15 for more information on banking.

3. Next step... Now that you have your bank account is sorted, you can look into buying a mobilephone. Check out p.27.

4. Beat the rush and grab your gown – for purchase or for hire – so you have it for Matriculation.See p.24.

5. Purchasing bedding is fairly important for those who plan on sleeping. The main departmentstores are John Lewis (in the Grand Arcade), Marks and Spencer (Market Square), BHS in theGrafton Centre. Primark (next to the Grafton Centre), has also a (small) home department andwill be the cheaper choice.

6. Grocery stores, supermarkets and convenience stores are scattered all through town and youwon’t have a problem finding a quick bite in town or sitting down for a hearty meal and a pintat a pub.

7. Access your Cambridge University email account (see p.19) and familiarise yourself with thesystem.

8. Have a walk around the centre of town and find where the major landmarks are located.Cambridge is a small town, but has all sorts of interesting things hidden away down small streetsand obscure alleys.

9. Meet new people – you will have no problem doing this as Freshers’ Week is packed with eventsfrom lunches, trivia nights and tours to late-night bar crawls and bops. Be sure to check out the

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Clare College A-ZAccidents and Emergencies

In the event of an emergency and you require the emergency services, dial 999 giving themclear details of your loca on. For those living in College you should then immediately contact thePorters’ lodge (01223 333200), who can provide rst aid and support. The Porters will then ensurethat the emergency services get to where they are needed. Do not waste me: act immediately.

For any accident or emergency, an accident/incident form will be completed and stored by thePorter, who will also liaise with the Senior Tutor, Duty Tutor, Nurse and Tutors.

Accommoda onCollege Accommoda on : Clare College graduate accommoda on is largely divided betweenClare Court on Newnham Road and St Regis; the College also owns a house on Alpha Road, andproper es on Chesterton Road and near Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Some graduate students arehoused in College itself (Old Court, Memorial Court and Ashby Court). If you are living in College-owned accommoda on, be sure to read all the details of your tenancy agreement, and nd outwhat you need to bring. The College provides a ma ress protector and a pillow, but other thanthat you will need to bring your own bedding. In almost all cases, all College-owned rooms arefurnished and have gyp rooms (small kitchene es), or communal kitchens for which you need tobring your own crockery and cutlery. If you haven’t received informa on on your speci c room orhouse and can’t wait un l you arrive, contact Maureen Dawson (md291), the rooms coordinator.

St RegisSt. Regis is one of the primary residences for graduate students. Quen n, the Regis Representa ve,will be hos ng a number of events throughout the year, which non-Regis residents are also morethan welcome to a end! St. Regis residents have planted a local community garden just behindthe Chesterton Road building. This garden is for all residents to share and everyone is encouragedto help themselves to the fresh herbs in the herb spiral and vegetables when they are in season.If you are interested in ge ng involved in helping to take care of the garden or have a favouriteedible plant you would like to see cul vated, please contact the St. Regis Rep. To stay up to dateon all that is happening in and around Regis, join the Facebook Group.

Tool library

The large bike shed in St Regis holds a tool library that is maintained for all your bike repairs. Ifyou need access to it, require a tool that is not yet present, or need some help or advice with thehandy work, do not hesitate to contact the St Regis Representa ve.

NewnhamTwo projects for graduate accommoda on were overseen during recent years. The rst, 34–38Newnham Road, is made up of sixteen bedsi ng rooms with shared kitchens, bathrooms, acommunal area and storeroom. Each bedroom contains a sink, bed, bedside table, lamp, wardrobe,chest of drawers and a desk with computer chair. The site is Victorian and so each bedroom has itsown li le quirks: a closet, a replace (no longer in use) and even a secret passageway! The second

project, an extension to the rst, was completed at the end of 2013 (so no secret passageways.)The new accommoda on, nos 17–48, comprises partnered, single-person and two-person sharingats, as well as individual en-suite rooms (three of which are wheelchair accessible) with shared

kitchens, communal areas and storage space. The rooms are furnished in a similar fashion to

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34–38 Newham RoadHousing Maintenance : If you have a repair that needs doing (lights broken, water leaks, etc.) visitthe Clare Maintenance Website and ll out a request form. The maintenance team are very goodat mee ng requests in a mely fashion.

Living out of College : If you decide to live in private accommoda on and are searching for a place,private landlords o en adver se proper es and rooms for rent via the University Accommoda on Service , Gumtree (r ooms in exis ng at shares/houses ) and SpareRoom . Local le ng agents andproperty management companies have a wealth of proper es on their books (easily searched onRightmove and Zoopla ). This route, however, o en entails applica on fees. Also, if a household issolely occupied by full- me students, it will be exempt from Council Tax. In households where oneor more inhabitants are not students, a 25% discount may be available. Council Tax exemp on.le ers are available from the Tutorial sec on on the College website ( h p://www.clare.cam.ac.uk/Tutorial-Forms/ ) and these should be sent to the City Council.

BankingEven if you’re only coming to Cambridge for a year, UK Bank accounts are incredibly useful (notto men on a prerequisite for monthly phone contracts). With your UK account, you can getyour hands on a “chip-and-pin” bank card – a hassle-free method of payment – and make directpayments to College (e.g., accommoda on, your termly bill, etc.). To get your account, you’ll needa le er from College sta ng that you are in fact a Cambridge student. These are available fromthe Tutorial sec on on the College website ( h p://www.clare.cam.ac.uk/Tutorial-Forms/ ). (Youwill also need a passport and proof of your o cial address.) Deciding which bank to choose is arela vely arbitrary decision since the fees are limited, but they each have their caveats. Keep inmind things like fees associated with a bankcard, hours of branches and online banking capabili es.The common names in Cambridge are Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC and NatWest.For the Americans: If you’re paid in USD or plan on moving a good deal of money over from yourUS account, it helps to know which banks refund ATM charges. Bank of America o ered free cashwithdrawals at Barclays ATMs. Other banks will have similar o ers, but this foresight can save youa signi cant amount of money.

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Bank Required Documents FeesLloyds Passport w/Visa + Proof of Address + College le er NoNatwest Passport + Proof of UK Address +College Le er Addressed to Natwest Yes

HSBC Passport +College Le er NoBarclays Passport+College Le er NoCollege Le ers should include: proof of non-UK address, course name, and dura on of course andshould be on headed paper

BarsEach Cambridge college has its own bar, some even have two: one for the undergraduates (JCR),and one for the graduates (MCR). Clare’s JCR Bar, The Cellars, is one of the most popular collegebars in all of Cambridge, and our MCR Bar also boasts the best whisky selec on in town (as wellas selling engraved hip asks for a mere £10). The Cellars are open on special event nights andmost Friday nights; the MCR Bar will always be open a er MCR formals on Friday nights and onmost Wednesday nights. Follow the bar for updates via @ClareMCRBar. During the week, it is bestto explore on your own. Part of the Cambridge experience is trying out both good and bad pubsthroughout the town. Each o ers a di erent atmosphere and quality.

Book GrantsClare will subsidise a por on of purchases spent on books related to your research. This year (2013-14) you could claim back £50 on purchases between £65 and £90, £70 on purchases amoun ngto more than £90 and about 50% of any purchase over £40. Be sure to ll out a Book Grant form(which can be obtained from the bursar’s o ce, and is usually circulated via email), keep track ofyour expenses, and save your receipts. Of note: The submission period is nite, las ng one week.It is usually due in early May. The grant is subtracted from your College bill expenses for the term.

Bu eryThe Bu ery is the college canteen (cafeteria), located in Old Court. It is open for lunch and dinnerseven days a week during term me. The food is inexpensive for Clare students (anywhere from20p to £1 per serving) and even less expensive if you’ve paid the Kitchen Fixed Charge (KFC).During term me, the bu ery (located downstairs) has mostly hot-n-hearty cafeteria-style foodand a sandwich bar, but upstairs (in the Great Hall) you can make yourself quite a nice meal at theself-service salad bu et. You can eat your food in the bu ery and the Great Hall (lunch only), orbring your tray into the MCR. The menu can be found each day on twi er (@clare_bu ery).

CharityThe MCR does not currently have any formal connec ons to any speci c chari es. However, theMCR commi ee is willing to support individuals who are interested in genera ng awareness,fundraising, or recrui ng par cipants for community service ac vi es. Support of said ac vi es issubject to MCR Commi ee approval and Clare College approval. If you have any ques ons, pleasecontact Georgie Frank (grf23)

Clare ChapelClare, like most of the colleges at Cambridge, has its own chapel, which has been part of the Collegesince its founda on. The role of the Chapel is to care for the spiritual and emo onal welfare ofCollege members. Services are o ered throughout the term, and the Chapel also func ons asa space for quiet contempla on. The Dean of Chapel, Dr. Gregory Seach (see ‘Dean’ sec on), isalways available to talk, regardless of your background.

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The Chapel is Church of England (also referred to as Anglican or Episcopalian). However, you donot need to iden fy with any denomina on to take part in the services.

Services : Evensong takes place on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. There is also Sundaymorning Eucharist, and twice-daily prayer. Candlelit Compline services are o ered twice per-term.See the Chapel termcard or website for mes, and further informa on ( h p://www.clare.cam.ac.uk/Chapel-and-Choir/ ). Students, their guests, and members of the public are welcome at allof the Chapel services.

Choir and Music : Be sure you hear our remarkable mixed-voice College Choir perform. In addi on toits Chapel du es, it keeps an ac ve schedule recording, broadcas ng, and performing throughoutthe United Kingdom and the world.

Contact : If you have any ques ons about the Chapel, services, or general ques ons feel free tocontact the Dean, Gregory Seach (gjs32), or the Decani Scholar, Alex Hampton (ajbh2).

College BillsBills are issued by the College Bursary (Room F2, Old Court) at the start of each term and will beemailed to your Hermes Cambridge email account or delivered to your pigeon hole (a named boxfor your post/mail in the Porters’ Lodge). Bills can be paid via cheque or by making a payment tothe Clare College Bursar’s Account (bank details will always be shown on the bill). Always makesure to quote the reference number provided on the bill. Any queries should ini ally be taken tothe Senior Accounts Clerk, Mrs Linda Challinor (lmb30). If problems cannot be solved in this way,then you should contact your Graduate Tutor (Dr Maciej Dunajski or Dr Sian Lazar). You may thenbe referred to the Financial Tutor (Dr Jacqueline Tasioulas(jt257)).

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College NurseClare has a part- me College Nurse, Helen James who is based in O4,Memorial Court. She is available to assist with a wide range of healthand welfare needs, ranging from help and advice with minor illnesses

and injuries to support for all manner of worries and personal oremo onal issues. If more specialised help or treatment is required, theCollege Nurse will help refer you or point you in the right direc onwhether via your GP, the University Counselling Service or other localservice. Any informa on given is treated in strict medical con denceand will not be divulged to anyone without your consen t.

‘Drop-in’ clinics are held every weekday during Full Term:Monday: 8.30-12.30Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9.30-12.30Thursday: 12.00-14.00During Term but outside Full Term these hours change to 09.30-11.30, and there are no clinicsoutside of term.

Usually no appointment is necessary. However, in the rst two weeks of Michaelmas Term, there isan appointment system for registra on of new students, especially important for those unfamiliarwith the Na onal Health Service. To make an appointment, you will nd available mes postedon the door at O4 .

Please see the Health & Welfare sec on on the Clare College website for more comprehensiveinforma on including informa on about the University Counselling Service , Disability Resource Centre and the University Dental Service . Disability Resource CentreThe Disability Resource Centre (DRC) exists to provide a con den al, professional, and accessibleservice to support the needs of disabled students and College sta . The DRC supports individualswith any disability, medical ma er or injury, including those with:For more informa on please visit their website at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/disability

General Medical CareGeneral medical care is provided by the Na onal Health Service (NHS), and all students must

register with a Cambridge General Prac oner promptly on arrival. For more informa on on localGP surgeries and what to do out of hours: www.clare.cam.ac.uk/GP-Surgeries/

University Counselling Service (UCS)The Student Counselling Service is available to all undergraduate students in residence andgraduate students on the register. For more informa on please visit their website at www.counselling.cam.ac.uk . As well as one to one counselling the UCS o ers groups & workshops ona variety of di erent issues. They also produce some excellent Self-help lea ets on commonproblems such as Anxiety, Coping with Exams, Work-block & Insomnia.

University Dental ServiceThe Cambridge University Dental Service provides dental treatment exclusively for the Universitysta and their dependants; and for undergraduate and post-graduate students of the University.For more informa on please visit their website at www.dental.cam.ac.uk.

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Compu ngInternet Connec ons : Individual connec ons to the University network and the internet areprovided at St Regis ats 1-32, St Regis House, 108 Chesterton Road and 34-37 Newnham Road.For connec on, you should contact the IT Department ([email protected]). The College’s

connec on instruc ons can be found at h p://www.clare.cam.ac.uk/Ge ng-Connected-to-the-College-Network/ . This service will be billed to your College bill. At all other proper es the Internetcan be accessed by using the phone line in conjunc on with a broadband modem – the tenantmust arrange this with a service provider of their choice.

Wireless Internet : The University’s wireless network, Lapwing, can be accessed from mostbuildings. Your raven username and password are required for connec on. There is also a newercousin, called Eduroam. As its name suggests, it is intended to allow roaming between educa onalins tu ons across the UK (and the world!). See this site for informa on on the creden als you’llneed and how to set up your computer ( h p://www.ucs.cam.ac.uk/wireless/eduroam/localusers ).Once set up and working, eduroam is generally less hassle (it connects automa cally and tends tostay connected more reliably.)

Communal Computers : There are plen ful PWF (Public Worksta on Facility) computers locatedthroughout colleges and departments, all with a wide variety of basic and specialised so warepackages installed. All main PWF rooms also have laser prin ng facili es. In Clare, PWF computersare located in various places around Old Court, Memorial Court and the Colony. All students aregiven accounts when they join the university and you should receive instruc ons as to how tocollect your account details when you arrive.

Prin ng : Clare’s PWF printers are part of the pre-pay common balance scheme run by theuniversity. To print you must have topped up your eCredit in advance (Start -> Programs -> U li es-> Credit) using a debit or credit card. It is also possible to print from your own computer if youare a registered PWF user. Further informa on on University Compu ng Services can be found onh p://www.ucs.cam.ac.uk .

DeanGregory Seach is the Dean of Clare Chapel. He conducts services inChapel, and has a pastoral role among the members of College. He isan Anglican priest, and as a Fellow of Clare, is Director-of-Studies inTheology and Religious Studies. He also teaches both Theology andEnglish Literature. Greg was born in Sydney, Australia, where he alsostudied for his rst degree in English Literature. He was then a teacherof English, History and Drama before reading for a PhD at Clare. He isalways happy to discuss pastoral issues with any student, regardlessof background. He can be contacted by email (gjs32) or phone 01223333240.

EmailHermes webmail is the university’s email system and can be accessed from university sites and

remotely. You will be allocated an email address by your respec ve faculty, in the form [email protected]. The “spq32” is your CRSid. Once you have logged in for the rst me, you can changeyour password by going to the ‘manage’ tab and selec ng ‘change password’.

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EventsThe Social secretaries, Aoibheann and Steven, will put events on year round. If you want to getinvolved in organising, please do let them know! You’ll be able to nd all the MCR social eventsthroughout the year, on the MCR Google Calendar . To view the calendar, browse to the Clare MCR

website or to the Google Calendar directly.

ExchangesThere is a long tradi on of dinner exchanges, or swaps, at Oxbridge. These are two-part a airs,where we visit another college for dinner, and they visit us. We also will par cipate in twoexchanges with our sister colleges at Oxford, Oriel and St. Hugh’s. Exchanges are a great way tomeet people at other Colleges, and deepen your apprecia on for the collegiate system.

This year we are trying to be a li le di erent. Par cipants will be asked to sign up for both legs ofthe swap. This means that you will both visit another college, and host the visi ng college whenthey come to Clare. During the Clare leg, this means sea ng will be assigned in Hall, alterna ngClare-guest. This is a way to avoid ending up being seated only with people from your own college,and also means our guest do not have to par cipate in the dash for seats that some mes proceedshall. It also lets service sta know who gets the port!

Exchanges are adver sed by email, and sign up will be via the MCR webpage event booker ona rst-come basis. We will do our best to choose a neutral booking me. Exchanges are billeddirectly to your account by the College. The Exchange O cer is Ellen Quigley (ecq20).

Fitness

If you’re looking to stay in shape in Cambridge outside of playing college or club sports, you havea handful of local and student-friendly op ons.

The new Cambridge University Sports Centre will house two full-size courts for basketball,badminton, boxing, ve-a-side football, volleyball, netball and other court games while thestrength and condi oning wing (with free-weights pla orms and a three-lane plyometric track)

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Formal HallsAlso known simply as ‘Formals’, these are served, three-course meals in the Great Hall whichcome with a bit of pomp and ceremony but plenty of wine and good cheer too. They are generallyserved Monday – Friday during Full Term. Friday is reserved for the MCR and features special MCRrates. Other days are open to the whole College community and are booked via the UPAY system(to a ain a log-in to book mid-week formals you must contact Andrew Finch (a 21)).

Years ago, all scholars, students and sta dined together every night. Today, all Formal Halls are

will accomodate your personal tness. In addi on a variety of classes including mar al arts, yoga,spinning and oor-based exercises (such as fencing, dancing and gymnas cs) will be available.Three di erent levels of annual membership will be available, ranging from £14 to £32 per month.

Besides the University Sport Centre, there is a gym in the University Centre - Blue Fitness. Verycentrally located and with new equipment, it is a popular gym and can some mes have a wai nglist. If you are interested in joining make sure you sign up early in term!

If you’re the aqua c type, the Parkside Pool (on Parker’s Piece) is the main tness pool. If youregister early, student memberships are £7.50 for the whole year with each swim then cos ngabout £2.60 (or you can buy packages). It can be crowded in the mornings and a ernoons, so besure to pick up a daily metable so you know when more lanes are opened for tness (as opposedto being for school clubs, individual lessons, etc).


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completely op onal but they are a central part of the Cambridge experience and represent theheart of the College community. Tradi ons, architecture and food quality vary greatly betweencolleges and it is highly recommended that you a end as many as you can.

Booking for Formals normally opens on Sunday evenings for the coming Friday and takes placeonline through the online booking system (you’ll need your Raven ID and password). Clare’sFormals are reasonably priced (2014-15 MCR formal costs are expected to be £9.75 for Clarestudents and £14.50 for guests), which will show up on your College Bill at the end of term. Dressis formal (suits and es for men, dresses or skirts or formal trousers for the ladies), and gowns areencouraged.

‘Formal Swaps’ are Formal Hall dinners at other Cambridge colleges. They are organised in advanceby our Formal Swap O cer, who is allocated a certain number of ckets (usually 10-15) from theother college. Formal Swaps are a great way to see other Colleges, try di erent food, and meetnew people. There are only a few per term, so be sure to have your quick trigger nger ready foronline booking. Addi onally, if you have a friend at another college, ask him or her to take youalong one evening. There is also a thriving Formal Hall Circuit frequented by college and universityclubs and socie es, especially the college Boat Clubs.

Freshers’ FairA two day exhibi on where every University student society is represented and you can wanderaround, meet representa ves and sign up for exci ng new things. Pre y much any sport you canthink of is represented here, from Rugby to Karate to Windsur ng and everything in between.You’ll also nd a wide variety of musical, literary, poli cal, deba ng, religious, culinary, na on-based (for that li le taste of home!) socie es. We highly recommend you take an hour or two tosee what’s on o er, as there really is something for everyone and it’s a fantas c opportunity to trysomething new (and in some cases truly bizarre) or develop a long-standing hobby or interest. TheMCR Commi ee will be leading groups to the Fair at prearranged mes.

Free BoxThe Free Box, situated in the laundry room at St Regis, is a place to leave items when you no longerneed them and a place to nd things which you might need. Please only place good quality, cleanitems which are in good working order into the boxes (no used socks, broken electronics, archaictechnology). We collect a good number of useful household items from outgoing students (cleansheets, dishes, pots and pans etc), so if you need things for your new at check out the Free Box

before buying something new. During Freshers’ Week a table will be set up at St Regis where the StRegis Representa ve will be helping distribute items to incoming students. If you arrive before this

me and would like items please look through the boxes or contact the St. Regis Representa veor Accommoda ons O cer to arrange a me to come by and see the items. Unwanted items aredonated to local charity shops.

FundingClare o ers numerous funding opportuni es for graduate students, which serve to lower yourexpenses, whether academic or personal.

Hardship Funds are available in the case that a student is ‘unable to meet the reasonable (in theCollege’s view) costs of accommoda on, maintenance, study, and living expenses, whilsthaving drawn fully on all normally available resources, and not having incurred any foreseeableunreasonable expenditure’. If you wish to be considered for a College hardship grant, you should


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ask the Assistant Graduate Tutor to write to the Financial Tutor in support of the applica onand complete a blue applica on form (available in the Tutorial O ce) se ng out your nancialposi on and showing all sources of income and other resources (e.g. loans, savings from vaca onwork, legacies, scholarships etc). Take the completed form to the Financial Tutor (D5 Old Court)

at an adver sed Tutorial me. The Financial Tutor may ask to see documentary evidence, suchas bank statements or bills, in support of your case. Awards are for six-month periods (October-March; April-September); the corresponding closing dates are 1st December and 1st March, but

me must be allowed for the Graduate Tutor and Financial Tutor to complete their veri ca ons.

Research Expenses Fund are o ered for graduate students who need assistance for travel relatedto research. £400 is available over a three-year period to help PhD students a end conferencesand fund travel related to their research. Students working towards a one-year MPhil are eligible toreceive up to £150. Applica on forms are available from the Graduate Tutor, Jenny Colling (jc661) in the Tutorial O ce. A le er from your supervisor is required. (Note: the student’s Departmentis expected to match or exceed the funding granted by the College. If this is not possible, thesupervisor should explain why. A student is also expected to have sought money from their grant-giving body.)

Other funds available from Clare: Alma Royalton Kisch Fund : Support of Theology and certain aspects of Archaeology andAnthropology, especially for the promo on of inter-faith understanding. Contact the Dean formore informa on.Chibnall Fund: Research in Biochemistry; submission via Graduate Tutor. This is usually adver sedtowards the end of the Michaelmas Term each year.

Gordon Dickson Fund : Contribu ons to cost of represen ng Cambridge University in spor ngmatches against Oxford or at the BUSF Games (or the Olympics!); see the Financial Tutor.T S Skillman Scholarship Fund : Support for Physics Research Students whose normal funding is


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unable to meet reasonable costs; see the Financial Tutor.Eric Lane Fund : Support in Humani es and Social Sciences, for the advancement of peace andsocial harmony; consult Mr. Colin Turpin.

A G D West Fund : Support of Engineering (and some Physics) Research Students whose normal

funding is unable to meet reasonable costs; see the Financial Tutor.

GownsGowns are an archaic Cambridge tradi on. Back in the day, students had to wear them wheneverthey le their college room, a ended lectures, sat exams, and generally did anything otherthan shower. Now, gowns are generally only used formal occasions: Matricula on, Formal Halls(recommended at Clare), Gradua on, and when vo ng for a new University Chancellor.

You are required to have a gown only twice in your degree – once when you Matriculate and oncewhen you Graduate. Some people choose not to buy one, and instead choose to borrow or hireone for special occasions. If you do buy one then you can also wear it to formal dinners and someother one-o events. Gowns cost about £100 new, or around £50 second hand. Whether or not youbuy one is up to you. There are various di erent types appropriate to whatever previous degreesyou hold, and is important that you wear the correct gown (see below). Con nuing Cambridgeundergraduates – the graduate gown is di erent from the undergraduate gown. You can’t just useyour exis ng one. However gowns are much less necessary as a graduate.

Cambridge’s clothier shops where you can buy gowns (both used and new) are Ryder and Amies (right in the market square), A.E. Clothier (on Pembroke Street), and for the truly luxurious, Ede and Ravenscro (on Trumpington Street). However, a be er op on may be to buy it through theGraduate Union or check out the Clare College MCR gown exchange .

Degree status Appropriate gownBA (undergrad/bachelor) degree from Cambridge BA gownMA (masters/mphil) degree from Cambridge MA gownDegree (BA or MA) from elsewhere and aged 23 or under BA Gown with strings tucked inDegree (BA or MA) from elsewhere and aged 24 or over MA Gown with strings tucked in

Graduate AdministratorClare College has a graduate administrator, Jenny Colling (jc661), whose purpose is to look a er

you from the me you arrive un l you graduate. She is based in Old Court and works 9am-5pmMonday to Friday. You will have received emails from her during the applica on process and sheis a direct link to the Graduate Tutors. If you require any administra ve le ers such as Council TaxExemp on, Bank le ers, etc. please see the Clare Tutorial Page or please feel free to pop into theTutorial O ce. If you are an interna onal student, Jenny will deal with all your visa requirements.

Graduate Union (GU)The Cambridge Graduate Union, or GU, is an independent student union especiallyfor graduates. You automa cally become a member of the GU once you registeras a graduate student in Cambridge and membership is free. The GU commi eerepresents graduates at various commi ees, o ers support, guidance andinforma on to all students and organises various social events throughout the year.

The Graduate Union building is located in the centre of Cambridge at 17 Mill Lane. To access

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the main entrance, enter the site from Silver Street, opposite Mr. Polito’s Barbershop. You canalso enter from Mill Lane, opposite the Board of Graduate Studies. You will need to email DaveHomeyard (dmh41) to have your University card enabled for access. Facili es available in the GUinclude the GU bar, ‘Cambridge Blue’ café and a comfortable lounge room with free WiFi. There

are also rooms available for booking by students. Addi onally, the GU shop provides services suchas prin ng, scanning, lamina ng and gown hire at discounted prices. See www.gradunion.cam.ac.uk for more informa on.

Health and SafetyHealth and safety concerns can be directed to the College Nurse, Helen James (hlj30), who islocated in the Health and Welfare Centre in Room O4 (Memorial Court) or our Welfare O cers,Leah Astbury (la320) or Olivier Grouille (olgg2). See College Nurse on p.18 or Welfare on p.32.

Important ContactsName Role EmailPatricia Fara Senior Tutor [email protected] Dunajski Graduate Tutor [email protected] Sterckx Interna onal Tutor [email protected] Lazar Graduate Tutor [email protected] James College Nurse [email protected] Colling Graduate Administrator [email protected] Seach Dean [email protected] Searle Head Housekeeping [email protected] Dawson Rooms Coordinator [email protected]

Interna onal StudentsAs you will soon discover, Cambridge has an extremely diverse student body, especially atthe graduate level. Come to our session for interna onal students in the MCR (see Freshers’week metable) to have all your burning ques ons answered or just to have a chat with otherinterna onals. On a University level there are countless interna onal student groups to join andyou’ll be able to locate them at the Freshers’ Fair during welcome week or have a browse onlineat the Cambridge University Student Union’s (CUSU’s) directory of socie es: h p://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/socie es/directory . The Cambridge Interna onal O ce is also in charge of handlingthings such as exchanges and also provides advice and guidance for new interna onal students.See h p://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/o ces/interna onalstudents/ for more informa on. Keen onimproving your English? Check out h p://www.langcen.cam.ac.uk/index.html .

Kitchen Fixed Charge (KFC)The KFC is a one-o , xed-rate fee you pay if you want even cheaper meals at the bu ery. It costsabout £100 per term, so it is recommended that you pay the KFC only if you think you will beea ng at the bu ery for every meal.

LibrariesClare College’s library is the Forbes Mellon Library (with the unfortunate acronym of FML), whichis the octagonal building in Memorial Court. All Clare students have studying and borrowingprivileges at the FML. The College library is convenient because it is open very late, but keep

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in mind that it can be very crowded during term me because it is used heavily by undergrads.The University Library (UL) is the main library for all university students, and is located behindMemorial Court. Department libraries will have most of what you need for your subject, and youare automa cally en tled to use your own faculty’s library with all of its borrowing privileges

(and possibly late-night graduate privileges as well). As a graduate student, you are also allowedto borrow from faculty libraries outside of your own, but you will have to register at each one. Ifyou’re lucky, at some point you may be allowed to visit Clare’s Fellows’ Library, which is stockedwith hundreds of rare books, rst edi ons, and even a copy of Newton’s Principia.

Useful links:Newton Library Catalogue h p://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/newton/Online catalogue for all university libraries.Heritage Library Catalogue h p://fml-online.clare.cam.ac.uk/Online Forbes Mellon Library (Clare) Catalogue.Library Search (beta) h p://search.lib.cam.ac.uk/Comprehensive, key-word/ subject-area based search of all library catalogues.University Library Website h p://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/For searching theses, electronic resources and general informa on.

MaintenanceIf you have a repair that needs doing (lights broken, water leaks, etc.), visit the Maintenance Website and ll out a request form. The maintenance team is very good at mee ng requests in a

mely fashion. With old buildings, maintenance requires constant a en on. It is in your interestand the interest of future Clareites to remedy even the smallest issue in your at.

College MasterLord Grabiner QC has been elected to take up the role of Master in October 2014 following there rement of Professor Tony Badger. Lord Grabiner, who became a life peer in 1999, has had adis nguished career as a barrister since rst being called to the Bar in 1969 where he has prac sedcon nuously as a member of One Essex Court and is Head of Chambers. Lord Grabiner became aQC in 1981. He is a Deputy High Court judge in the Chancery division and Commercial Court, andis also currently the Treasurer of Lincoln’s Inn.

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May WeekConfusingly taking place in the month of June, May Week marks the formal end of the academicyear with week-long fes vi es including May Balls (all-night, black- e a airs complete with big-

tent entertainment, all-you-can-consume food and alcohol, bumper cars, and more), gardenpar es, and “June Events” (giant par es). Clare holds a ball each year, for which the theme isrevealed in Lent term at a launch party (a party to pre-empt an even bigger party). Tickets go onsale early Lent term and are usually between £100 to £150. If you are keen to go to the May Ball,you should de nitely have your trigger nger ready as soon as ckets go on sale.

Mobile PhonesIf you’re bringing a phone from outside of the UK and plan to use it in Cambridge, make sure thatit is triband, “unlocked” from your home network, and that you can swap out the SIM card. Thecheapest op on is a pay-as-you-go SIM card from any of the major carriers (Orange, Vodafone, 3,O2, T-Mobile, etc), especially if you’re here for only a year or less. If you plan on buying a phone,there are a plethora of op ons ranging from your basic brick (which costs next to nothing) to thehighest-end smart phone, all of which are available as a pay-as-you-go op on (you pay moneyfor the hardware, and top up your credit as you need), or month-to-month payments. Blackberryplans are also very reasonable in the UK. iPhone addicts will have a bit more trouble as plans (andthe phone) can be quite pricey, unless you already have an unlocked iPhone, in which case youcan buy SIM-only plans, which o er lots of deals like unlimited text messaging or inclusive databundles. If you are staying for more than a year, consider buying a monthly contract plan, whichwill probably save you money and hassle. Keep in mind, though, that in order to sign a contractplan, you may need to provide evidence of your residence, payment of bills, and a UK debit card.Cambridge has just about every phone shop and company imaginable in the centre of town, buta good one-stop place to compare phone plans and phone prices of all varie es would be Phones4U or the Carphone Warehouse. Be aware that the 3 Network has poor service in College and onthe Newnham Road site.

Some major carriers: www.orange.co.uk , www.o2.co.uk , www.tmobile.co.uk , www.three.co.uk ,www.vodaphone.co.uk , www.carphonewarehouse.com , www.phones4u.co.uk

PortersThe Porters are the most visible members of a College’s non-academic sta , responsible forsecurity and safety in College. As well as keeping unscrupulous characters out, they also make

sure students don’t go where they are not allowed and don’t disturb the peace at 3am. They areo en the most knowledgeable people in College, and are an excellent rst port of call for almostany eventuality. However, it is also the responsibility of students to ensure that gates, doors andwindows are locked.

Porters are your rst point-of-call if you’re on site and have any ques ons or concerns - whetherit’s asking for simple direc ons, asking for permission for room availability, or even emergencies.Don’t be alarmed if the porters who man the gates ask you for your College ID card once in awhile; it takes a few mes before they recognise you and know you’re a student at Clare.

If you’re in trouble, and no-one else can help - and if you can nd them (try the Porters’ Lodge)-,maybe you can ask... The Porters.

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Pun ngPun ng is the quintessen al Cambridge pas me. Punts are at-bo omed boats that you pushalong the river with a long pole. As a member of the Clare MCR, you are welcome to book ourMCR punt(s) for free using the online booker on the MCR website. Our two punts are named

MCArk and Silence of the Cam. If you decide to punt on a (sunny) weekend, make sure you have askilled punter to navigate you through the heavy tourist tra c. Get your rst pun ng experiencein Freshers’ Week and sign up for one of our pun ng tours!

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Clare Research Symposium“ Our purpose is that through their study and teaching at the university, they should discover and

acquire the precious pearl of learning.” - Elizabeth de Burgh, Lady of Clare, 1359To honor the ethos of Lady de Burgh, the College organises an annual research symposium atthe end of Lent term open to both Fellows and Graduate students. Although a ‘young’ event itrepresents the pinnacle of the Graduate Research events o ering great networking opportuni eswhile underlining the plethora of research subjects undertaken by your own Clareites. If you arelooking for intellectual s mula on you should de netely note it in your diaries.

SlangPlodge – Porters’ LodgeLoo – toilet, WC, bathroom, restroom (note: Bri sh people think you’re going to take a bath if yousay you’re going to the bathroom)Cindies – a popular club in Cambridge amongst undergrads, formerly called and s ll known asCindies, actually called Club Ballare. It is located in the Grand Arcade. Generally, “ending up atCindies” is a face-palm occasion.

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Townie – a derogatory term used by preten ous students to refer to non-student locals.Mathmo – one who studies maths.Natsci – pronounced “nat-ski”. One who studies the natural sciences.Compsci – pronounced “komp-ski”. One who studies the computa onal sciences.

Keen – can be used to express a range of degrees of interest from “mildly curious” to “very excited.”Example: “I’m keen to try bubble and squeak or toad in the hole”

Other Vocabulary:liquid - laundry detergentbird – girl(car) Bonnet – hood(car) Boot – trunkbraces – suspendersbuck’s fzz – mimosachemist – pharmacistchips – friescrisps – (potato) chips

fag – cigare e apjack – bu ery and oaty granola bar,not pancake

football – soccer fringe – bangs (of hair)hamper – for picnics as well as for laundry

jelly – jell-o jumper – sweaterkit – gear (sports)knickers – pan es/underwear/boxersli – elevatormarquee – large open tentmate – friendnick – to steal

pants – pan es/underwear petrol – gas

pissed – drunk, wasted pudding – dessert (generic) pull(ing) – making out purse – walletrubber – eraserrubbish/bin – trash, trash cansuspenders – an alluring ladies thigh-high stockingsurgery – doctor’s o ce, clinicstone – a unit of mass, approximately 14 poundssweet, sweets, swee es – candytake-away – (ordering food) “to go”torch – ashlighttrainers – sneakers, running shoestrousers – pantsvac, proper vac, long vac – short for vaca on,summer holidayvest – tank top, sleeveless shirtwa e – can also be used to mean “to ramble” (orprevaricate) as well as the food.washing up liquid – dishwashing detergent


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SportsBoth Clare College and the University o er a wide range of sports at all levels. Clare has compe veteams for most sports (rowing, basketball, rugby, cricket, football, eld hockey, etc.). Theseteams compete in Cuppers or Bumps (rowing), the intramural championship at the University

of Cambridge. In 2013, Clare Women’s rst boat ‘bumped’ to the top of its division becoming‘Head of the RIver’, with the crew gaining Blades in the process. A complete list of Clare sportsand socie es can be found at h p://www.clare.cam.ac.uk/Sports-and-Socie es/ . There are also awide-range of casual and outdoor ac vi es groups such as rock climbing and trekking. If you wantto play sports on higher level, consider playing for Cambridge University (“Blues team”). Generally,Blues teams are very compe ve and you should contact the captain of the respec ve sport assoon as possible. All Clare sports will have a stand at the Clare Socie es Fair (see Freshers’ week

metable), and all University-wide socie es will be at the Freshers’ Fair with informa on abouttrials and training (Tuesday and Wednesday, Kelsey Kerridge). For more informa on on general

tness and ac vi es, see the sec on on Fitness (p. 20).

Transporta on (buses, bicycles, cars)Cycling:Cycling is o en the easiest, cheapest and quickest way to travel around Cambridge. There aremany bicycle racks and routes throughout town. Cyclestreets can be used to plan cycle journeysin the local area. As a rule-of-thumb you might want to spend £150-200 on a brand new, or£60-£100 on a second-second hand bicycle. Whilst a vast number of shops sell bicycles at thebeginning of term, be wary of too-good-to-be-true deals. The following retailers o er studentsdiscounts: Mike’s Bikes, Mill Road (10% o accessories); Blazing Saddles, Cherry Hinton Road (10%o goods); Townsends Light Blue Cycle centre, 72 Chesterton Street (5% o new bikes, 10% ospares, accessories and clothing, 20% o labour charges).

Cycle the is the most common crime a ec ng Cambridge students, so don’t spend morethan £200 unless you are willing to invest at least 20% of the cost of the bike on locks.Clare has a subsidy scheme to cover the cost of a cycle helmet and bike lights, in order to encouragegenerally safe cycling all around. They will give £20 towards a helmet and £10 towards lights.

Train:The railway sta on in Cambridge is located on Sta on Road. The Ci 1, Ci 3 and Ci 7 busestravel from the town centre (Drummer St, Bridge St.) to the sta on. There are frequent services

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from Cambridge to London King’s Cross or Liverpool Street. Direct trains are also available to:Birmingham, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, Ipswich, King’s Lynn, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester,Newmarket, No ngham, Norwich, Peterborough and She eld. The Na onal Rail Enquiries website can be used to plan and book journeys online, check for journey disrup ons and live

departure boards. Train ckets can also be bought at the sta on. If you plan to travel extensivelyvia the train, it is best to purchase a student railcard. To be eligible, you must be between the agesof 16 and 25, possess a UK driver’s licence or passport, and purchase a passport size/style photo.For £30 per annum, the student railcard saves you 1/3 on most train ckets. You can apply at thenearest sta ed sta on (Cambridge) or online. If you are a mature student over the age of 26, youmust apply within a sta on. In addi on, you must have the College complete a sec on of theapplica on and bring your student id in order to be eligible.

Bus Services:Consult h p://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/info/20017/buses for bus metables and routes.There is also a useful journey planner on the website. The main bus sta on is located onDrummer St. The Uni4 bus service links University sites in West Cambridge to the city centre andAddenbrooke’s. A discounted fare of 60p per journey is available for University Card holders. Theroute and metable are available on h p://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/ what-are-we-doing/travel/bus-services-and-support.

Taxis:There are taxi ranks at the train sta on, Drummer Street, Parkside, the Railway Sta on and St.Andrew’s Street. The ranks opera ng outside Boots on Sidney Street and on Market Hill runthroughout the night. Local taxi companies include Panther (01223 715 715) and CamCab (01223704 704), both of which you should save to your phone book for those late-nights out on the town.

TutorsClare’s graduate tutors play an important pastoral role, and have several administra ve roles (suchas visa checks, enrolment issues, matricula on and gradua on).

The main tutors you should get to know are: Dr. Patricia Fara, Senior Tutor(pf10006) . A er the Master and the President, she is the most senioracademic responsible for running the College, and she oversees all academicand welfare College business. She sits on many University and Collegecommi ees, and is par cularly concerned to make sure that graduate

students receive the best possible educa onal and pastoral support whilethey are at Cambridge.

Drs. Maciej Dunajski ([email protected]) and Sian Lazar(sl360) are Graduate Tutors and responsible for the graduate community across all areas of Collegelife. This includes providing help and advice to individual graduate students on personal and non-

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academic ma ers, and assistance for graduates in ma ers of communica on with Facul es,Departments and academic supervisors within Cambridge. The Graduate Tutor may also liaiseon behalf of graduate students with a range of external bodies. Roel Sterckx (rs10009) act as theInterna on tutor and provides informal guidance for students of any na onality (including UK)

who would like to discuss the di cul es of living and studying overseas in an environment thatmay be di erent not only linguis cally but also culturally.

University CentreThe University Centre o ers a wide range of social facili es for graduate and research students, andis conveniently located in town. The Grad Cafe has commanding views over the city, comfortablechairs and a daily supply of free newspapers. The Dining Hall serves very a ordable meals, thereis a Pool room, and the Blue Fitness gym can also be found there.

WelfareThe term ‘welfare’ is used to describe the university’s provision for your health and happiness.This includes (but is not limited to) sexual health, mental health and support with personaland academic di cul es. The College Nurse (see separate sec on) or the MCR welfare o cersLeah Astbury (la320) or Olivier Grouille (olgg2) are your easiest point of contact for any of theseconcerns and will be able to point you towards the most appropriate counselling, medical andgoverning bodies within the university. They are also able to provide free condoms, pregnancytests and chlamydia screening. Simply email Leah or Olivier or leave an anonymous note in theirpigeon hole in the Old Court Porter’s Lodge and they will leave the requested item there for youto collect. Condoms are also available from the wai ng room of the College Nurse’s o ce O4 inMemorial Court or the Welfare pigeon holes located in each lodge. Any requests for these kindsof things or just a listening ear are of course treated with con den ality and impar ality. There isalso a full- me university Welfare O cer who provides individual student support on any welfarema er. Advice on speci c issues can be found at www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/welfare.

Leah also represents women’s issues in the MCR and in College. If you have any concerns aboutwomen’s rights and the treatment of women within the College, or indeed the university as awhole, do let her know.

WorshipCambridge is an incredibly diverse and open university. The ini al points of contacts for thedi erent faith groups within Cambridge are:

Buddhism : There is an ac ve university Buddhist Society as well as the Cambridge Buddhist Centre at 38Newmarket Road, behind the Gra on Shopping Centre.Chris anity : University Chris an Socie es include, CICCU (Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Chris an Union) ,Student Chris an Movement , the CU Chinese Chris an Fellowship , MethSoc , CU Chris an Orthodox Society , Taize Worship Group , Chris an Graduate Society and Chris ans in UnityChris an Churches in the wider Cambridge community include Great St Mary’s , Christ Church, Eden Bap st Church or Wesley Methodist Church .Hinduism : As well as the University Hindu Cultural Society , the Bharat Bhavan Hindu Shrine is located onMill Road, just before the railway Bridge.

Jainism : The CU Young Jain Society seeks “to share Jain principles in interac ve and innova ve ways,through events such as quiz nights and debates”.

Judaism : Contact the Jewish Society or The Chabad House on Castle Street.Islam : The main university society for Muslims is Islamic Society (ISoc) . The Sidgwick Site contains an easyto access Muslim prayer room. The Abu Bakr Jamia Mosque is just o Mill Road.Sikhs: Visit the CU Sikh society’s website .

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Your MCR committee 2014-2015