News Archive
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Goodenough finalist in the 2022 Global Student Living Awards
We are delighted to announce that Goodenough College has been listed as a finalist in the 2022 Global Student Living Awards – in the Best Specialist Housing (UK & Ireland) category.
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The Goodenough on Mecklenburgh Square is re-opening
The hotel is now taking bookings from 1 September 2022
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Goodenough Safe Haven Appeal – help us to give a secure home to at-risk academics
In response to the crisis in Ukraine, Goodenough College is working with Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics) to provide a lifeline to students who are facing immediate danger and desperately need a safe and secure place in which to live and study.
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Farewell to FW de Klerk, controversial political leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
We were sorry to hear of the death of Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk, former president of South Africa who died on 11 November 2021 at the age of 85. De Klerk stayed briefly at the College in the 1950s and retained fond memories of his time in Mecklenburgh Square.
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London blue plaque for Helena Normanton unveiled in the Square
On 20 October 2021 a new English Heritage blue plaque was unveiled outside 22 Mecklenburgh Square to commemorate Helena Normanton, a trailblazing female barrister and champion of women's rights
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Tributes to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
The death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on Friday 9 April, has touched many in the Goodenough College community.
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Thinking of Joining Goodenough? Take part in our Virtual Open Day
If you’re considering joining us as one of our student Members, please join us for our Virtual Open Day on Thursday 17 June, starting at 7.00pm (GMT) on our Facebook page.
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Emeritus Governor Eric Tracey receives rare professional award
Eric Tracey, Emeritus Governor and former Chairman of the College, has been made a Life Member of the Council of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) – the institution’s highest honour.
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Founders’ Day 2020
Today, Monday 5 October 2020, Goodenough College opens the academic year with the annual celebration of Founders’ Day – this year delivered online to Governors, Members, Alumni and friends around the world.
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Eric Tracey steps down as Chairman
On 13 October 2020 the College’s Chairman, Eric Tracey, will be stepping down from the role after 15 years on the Board and a professional association with the College stretching back to 1980.
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Enthusiastic response to virtual ‘Homecoming Weekend’
The College's first ever virtual programme of events for Alumni took place – to great acclaim – over the 'Homecoming Weekend' (5-6 September).
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Amazing impact from our COVID-19 Appeal
We were overwhelmed by the fantastic response to our Appeal earlier this year, raising funds to support many of our Members struggling financially as a result of COVID-19.
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Member on winning team for the Equal Cities Challenge
Congratulations to Rohit Lahoti, Goodenough College Member and student on the MSc Urban Development Planning Programme at UCL, who is part of one of the five winning teams for the Equal Cities Challenge, organised by the N/Core foundation.
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Farewell to Deborah Goodwin and Johnny Polk
Recent deaths of two Goodenough College Governors announced
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Thank you for supporting our COVID-19 Member Support Appeal
Through the generosity of our incredible international community of Alumni and friends, we are thrilled to announce that together we have now reached and exceeded our target to raise funds to support Members financially struggling due to COVID-19. We have now raised, with gift aid, just under £90,000!
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Goodenough College welcomes Graham Ward CBE as new President
The College welcomed Graham Ward CBE as President, succeeding Professor René Weis in the role.
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