Societies

Asian Food Culture Club

Contacts: Lythrum Ji (yj398)

Activities: exploring ways to making authentic Asian food under limitation in both raw material available in the UK and facilities available in student dormitory kitchen (or kitchenette) setting, recording our findings (including the recipe, the taste, the underlying culture, its origin, etc.) in an electronic society journal and our official Instagram account.

Board Game Society

Contacts: Aaron Chan (ac2734)

The Board Game Society is a vibrant community for students who enjoy tabletop gaming, strategy, and social play. Our society aims to bring people together to explore a diverse range of board games, card games, and role-playing games. Activities include holding regular gatherings featuring everything from casual party games to strategic challenges, providing opportunities to socialize, develop problem-solving skills, and explore different gaming cultures.

Cambridge Investment and Mergers and Acquisitions Society

Contacts: Krishna Mahendrakar (km925)

Cambridge University Law for All Society

Contacts: Eleanor Knowles (emk48), Sam Moore (sm2797), Charlie Lam (tnl25)

Our society aims to foster greater legal literacy, making the law more accessible and understandable for the general public. We plan to host presentations in secondary schools, community centres and other third spaces in Cambridge and nearby cities to share legal knowledge and analysis that would improve access to opportunities. We purport to provide a clear introduction to the English legal system, as well as elaborate on recent changes to policy.

Cheese with Caius

Contacts: Tyr Hogsander (th704)

To promote a general love of cheese across the trinity hall student body, and foster connections with fellow cheese lovers next door – at Gonville & Caius College.

Classics Society

Contacts: Georgia Brooks (gb703)

The society is open to everyone, regardless of the subject their studying, if they have an interest in the Classical World or want to know more! There will hopefully be opportunities to speak with alumni about what they have achieved since graduating from Cambridge through a newsletter or a speakers event. Like last year, we hope to host wine and food nights to get conversations going about Classics, as well as maybe hosting a film night!

College Hockey team

Contacts: Sam Hill (sch69)

To compete in the college hockey league during Michelmas and Lent term as well as in cuppers during Easter. There is a wide range of abilities and the main aim of playing is enjoyment and allowing people to play hockey that is not as serious as at the university level.

History Society

Contacts: David Chataway (gdcc2), Alana Hicks (ah2392), Sophie Stewart (svs38), Caitlin Prescott (cp863)

History Society invites a range external speakers, predominantly from academic backgrounds, to give talks on subjects of historical interest. 3 of these talks are arranged each term, and a range of topics are covered. Although they are historical in nature, we intend to incorporate overlap with other disciplines, especially in other social sciences.

MedVet society

Contacts: Molly Avery (ma2103)

The aim of the society is to bring together medics and vets across all six years to provide a supportive and familiar group. To do this, we host regular socials throughout the year, allowing inter-year interactions. Other society activities include annual MedVet dinner, biannual alumni dinner, and formal swaps with other college MedVet societies.

Origami Society

Contacts: Hailey Ching (hyhc4)

In our fortnightly meetings we fold different types of origami models ranging from traditional forms to more abstract tessellations. All levels of experience are welcome. Although our main aim is to focus on practical folding, we hope to encourage intellectual exchanges by attending origami events and meet other folders in the country.

Rounders Club

Contacts: Ava Smithard Bailey (as3340)

Mixed gender sociable rounders club.

The Basement

Contacts: Li-Xian Choong (lxc20), Arnav Sharma (as3485)

The Basement is the new Trinity Hall Alternative Music Society in response to a lack of spaces for alternative music within college. We plan to encourage the creation of new acts by creating a community that supports alternative artists. Ultimately, the society intends to promote alternative music amongst students of Trinity Hall while functioning as a space that allows for more engagement within the alternative community of Trinity Hall while also creating a vibrant live music culture for non-classical acts, which is sorely lacking in college.

The Preston Society

Contacts: Thomas Gladstone (tg534), Martha Alexander (ma2110)

The resident amateur dramatic society at Trinity Hall, hosting stand-up nights and staging theatrical productions to encourage the development of creativity, and flourishing of talent in live performance settings.

Tit Hall Run Club

Contacts: May Brown (mb2611), Martha Shawyer (ms3033)

Many of the JCR students of college run independently, and some also run for the university. Many of us find running with a friend for company really fun and rewarding, and it’s always really nice to find people who share the interest and help motivate you.

Trinemhall Womens Football Club

Contacts: Esme Eagle Davies (eke22), Rose Cameron (rlc85)

We are a women’s and non-binary football club with Trinity and Emmanuel which is open to all people no matter the football experience. We meet weekly for practice and are a part of the university league as well as cuppers so have weekly matches as well. We aim to provide a safe and fun space for everybody to try out and enjoy college football.

Trinity Christs Rugby Union Football Club

Contacts: William Collins (wc392)

TCRUFC is an inclusive rugby club for all levels of rugby players. We aim to create an inclusive and fun environment whilst giving members the opportunity to meet people from both Trinity College and Christ’s College, both of whom Trinity Hall is joined with to form a larger rugby club. The society competes in college-level rugby, including the Cuppers tournament during the Easter term.

Trinity Hall Badminton Club

Contacts: Beren Griffiths (bg435)

The Trinity Hall Badminton Club will host weekly sessions, open to anyone in Trinity Hall, where we will introduce new players to the sport by playing fun games. These sessions will be a great way to relax, have fun and socialise with different people from college. We will also host extra training sessions for players interested in playing for Trinity Hall in the college league. With this, we hope to make Trinity Hall Badminton both a fun and competitive club for all levels of players.

Trinity Hall Basketball Club

Contacts: Dulan Abeysundara (dca32)

To run weekly training for trinity hall college members. To compete against other colleges in college league.

Trinity Hall Boat Club

Contacts: Daniel Windridge-Smith (dw668)

THBC is a leading sporting society dedicated to competing at the highest level of Cambridge rowing. With a rich history of success in races both on and off the Cam, the club has produced numerous Blues athletes. We welcome rowers of all abilities, offering college members an opportunity to engage in a sport that promotes both physical and mental well-being.

Trinity Hall Christian Union

Contacts: Alex Barker (ab3064)

Trinity Hall Climbing Club

Contacts: Duncan Green (dg678)

The main aim of Trinity Hall Climbing Club is to get people climbing. Climbing helps students to push themselves out of their comfort zone outside of their academic pursuits, socialize and unwind through sport! Climbing offers unique personal and physical challenges that are unlike that of any other sport. Problem-solving, teamwork and mental strength are all key and are simultaneously great assets to have for all other pursuits outside of the gym!

Trinity Hall Cooking Society

Contacts: Lucy Harding (lh838)

This society aims to teach students how to cook for themselves and make nutritious meals to enhance their welfare. We will gather to learn to cook specific dishes and meals, and provide an environment for members to get to know one another. We will also provide talks and events about nutrition and specific cooking skills once the society is more established. The society’s core principles will be to teach cooking, bring people together and encourage cooking for a positive mental health.

Trinity Hall Darts Society

Contacts: Finlay Brown (fb621), Aaron Rucinski (ar2324)

Darts practice and fixtures.

Trinity Hall Feminist Society

Contacts: Caitlin Prescott (cp863), Anna Bentham (ab3177)

Trinity Hall Feminist Society aims to unite students across the college to discuss, debate and enact change on the basis on gender equality. We aim for the society to take on a more consciousness-raising role through meeting based on discussion and learning. The society will hold talks by academics, hopefully be involved in the International Women’s Day formal and host student-led sessions based on discussion. Our aim is to build a strong and political feminist network within Trinity Hall that engages with the wider movement and waves of feminism.

Trinity Hall Football Club

Contacts: Finlay Brown (fb621)

THFC is the college’s men’s football club, training weekly and playing matches every weekend in Michaelmas and Lent terms. We are a large society, with up to 30 active members every year. We have two teams who will compete in the 2 nd and 6 th division of the Cambridge college football leagues respectively. We also hold regular socials as fun, team-building activities. Instagram account: tithallfc

Trinity Hall Geographical Society

Contacts: Alex Younge (ay368), Fiona Fang (zf276), Lucy Harding (lh838)

Our aim is to encourage Trinity Hall students to share their passion for geography in a friendly and welcoming setting. The society allows students at Trinity Hall to explore their personal geographical interests in a relaxed and social space. This will foster a strong sense of community across the broader student body, particularly among the geography student cohort.

Trinity Hall Golf Club

Contacts: Ollie Hardman (oh303)

After the continued success of THGC last year we would love to continue to introduce and support the playing of golf by members of the JCR. We will play at Girton Golf Club, Gog Magog Golf Course, Cambridge Lakes, Cambridge Meridian, and the driving range. The aim will be to encourage and improve players in college at golf. We will also hold social events throughout the year as well as society dinners like the highly successful end of year barbecue last year. As we did last year, we shall also continue to set up inter college fixtures and potentially look to explore some other courses in the country.

Trinity Hall Hesperides Society

Contacts: Martha Shawyer (ms3033), Ismene Forsyth (if299), Laurence Gawne (lg725)

The Hesperides Society, founded in 1923, is the college’s resident literary and arts society. We aim to host a number of speakers each term within college, to deliver talks and workshops on exciting and original topics. Around these, we also hold smaller events, such as society swaps, poetry open mic nights and literary salons, in which we gather members of the college and wider university to discuss their interests and artistic endeavours.

Trinity Hall Jewish Society

Contacts: Gavriel Sacks (gs759), Chloe Foulad (cf574), Abigail Kramer (ak2535)

The society aims to provide a space for students, both Jewish and not, within the college to get to know each other, learn about Judaism and eat food. Especially since the College has no provision of Kosher food, this society will try to provide Kosher food for students – who otherwise self-cater - at these events.

Trinity Hall Ladies Netball

Contacts: Naomi Vogel (nv337)

The ladies netball team (joint with Lucy Cavendish) is open to all female members of the college with optional training once a week with the mixed team. It is a fun and low commitment sport, with a wide range of abilities so truly open to all! We play matches against other colleges most weekends during Michaelmas and Lent, as well as entering the Cuppers Tournament towards the end of the year. We also have regular socials, both individually and with the mixed team.

Trinity Hall Law Society

Contacts: Aaron Rucinski (ar2324), Charlotte Alder (cea58)

The Trinity Hall Law Society (THLS) is dedicated to fostering academic, professional, and social engagement among both law and non-law students interested in a legal career. Its activities include skills-based events such as moots and study workshops, career-focused initiatives including speaker events, alumni panels, networking dinners, and visits to legal institutions, as well as offering community-building socials and welfare check-ins.

Trinity Hall Media Society

Contacts: Wilf Vall (wv229), Jessica Leer (jl2391)

Promotion of appreciation of journalism, publishing, and other forms of media within the College. We will aim to hold socials and speaker events regularly throughout term to celebrate Trinity Hall’s rich history in the world of media, along with offering advice on achieving success in these difficult industries. In terms of funding, all we would need covering is drinks for our events, and also

Trinity Hall Mixed Netball

Contacts: Naomi Vogel (nv337), Bethany Barratt (bb654)

Trinity Hall Mixed Netball team (also known as the Zebras) is open to anyone in the college interested in playing, or learning how to play netball. We have optional training once a week with the ladies netball team (with an excellent playlist!) and play matches against other colleges most weekends during Michaelmas and Lent terms. We host regular socials and will be competing in Cuppers soon!

Trinity Hall Music Society

Contacts: Andrew Arthur (aa373)

A college-wide society formed to enable: - Student Recitals - Professional Recitals - Awards - Large scale performances such as the yearly musical

Trinity Hall Natural Sciences society

Contacts: Lana Andrews (lea50), Carys Butler (ccb50)

We aim to run social events to connect Natural Sciences students within Trinity Hall, strengthening this community. These events will focus on promoting the wellbeing of students and a work-life balance in a contact-heavy degree. Additionally, we hope to connect Trinity Hall students with other Natural Sciences students outside of college.

Trinity Hall Orcas Cold Water Swimming Society

Contacts: Molly Avery (ma2103)

Trinity Hall Orcas is a cold water swimming society which meets every Sunday at Jesus Green Lido for early morning cold water swimming followed by college brunch. Cold water swimming improves your mood and boosts your immune system. Our aim is to promote these benefits to college members, improving overall college moral.

Trinity Hall Politics Society

Contacts: Iris Lee (igl21), Neve Wilson (new34)

To create a wider environment outside of academic studies for both politics students and students from other departments to hear from political speakers surrounding current affairs, political arguments, and career opportunities. The society does not endorse nor support any political party or agenda. Rather, it seeks to provide an informal, educational environment to expand one's own opinions through listening to and questioning others.

Trinity Hall Psychology Society

Contacts: Joelle Oki (jo493)

Trinity Hall Psychology Society aims to bring together students with an interest in psychology through talks, discussions, and social events. We want to host a range of activities, including speaker events with academics themed discussions, and collaborations with other societies. Whether you study psychology or are simply curious about the mind and human behaviour, our society offers a welcoming space to explore key ideas and build community.

Trinity Hall Rambling Society

Contacts: Fiona Fang (zf276), Fiana Qu (hq230)

Aims and Interests: Encourage members to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with nature amidst academic pressures. Raise awareness of environmental issues and promote conservation efforts during outings. Provide a safe and supportive environment for group travel during holidays, especially for international and non-local students. Offer mentorship from experienced members to help newcomers make the most of their time in college, exploring both the rich heritage and natural beauty of the region.

Trinity Hall Ride-In Cinema Society

Contacts: Ruying Yang (ry308)

Hosting film nights in an outdoor context (more possible in late Lent and Easter) Bringing the American drive-in cinema experience to Trinity Hall The society will involve erecting simple equipment (projector, projector screen) in an outdoor area (most likely either the playing field on Wychfield Site or Wychfield Gardens, Wychfield Site), weather permitting. In the case of rain/bad weather, the society sessions will be moved indoors (most likely a New Build common room on Wychfield Site).

Trinity Hall Stephen Hawking Society

Contacts: Bern Mercado (bfm28), Xander Leibert (al2255)

Activities mainly consist of talks, and a few social events, aiming to promote maths in college and providing interesting maths-related talks to anyone keen in college.

Trinity Hall Tennis

Contacts: Aaron D’souza (ad2309)

The society promotes participation in tennis, organises practice sessions and organizes fixtures for the college for the university tennis league.

Trinity Hall Womens Cricket Society

Contacts: Caitlin Prescott (cp863)

This society aims to both encourage more women into the game of cricket and aid those within the university teams. THWC often provides extra net and training sessions throughout the year to supplement the university provisions. These sessions have the dual purpose of encouraging more women to try cricket in a more fun and informal setting where they are able to pick up the basics of the game.