A unique institute of advanced studies inspired by a catholic worldview and focussed on global realities. Based @StEdmundsCam.
Cambridge, UK
Joined November 2012
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Exited to launch the new VHI website!
We now have a dedicated space within the new St Edmund's College website, with better navigation and a fresh and modern look. Get exploring and discover what makes the VHI such a unique place!
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Exciting news!
The Von Hügel Institute is proud to share that @StEdmundsCam will co-host, with @StellenboschUni, the new UNESCO Gandhi-Montessori-Luthuli Chair of Education for Peace and Transformative Solidarity!
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‘Since inception, St Edmund's College has been committed to co-hosting the Chair and enthusiastic to encourage scholarship with applied social and environmental impact that coincides with the College's values and ethos,’ said Professor Tschudin.
Led by Professor Alain Tschudin (Senior Research Associate, VHI), the Chair will promote a culture of peace through education, viewed by UNESCO as essential for sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.
Delighted to share our research seminar programme for Easter Term!
The VHI hybrid seminars, delivered by members of the VHI research community, are designed to generate new perspectives within and across disciplines.
All welcome - register here: shorturl.at/DtDEH
📜✍️ Another step forward in Catholic academic collaboration!
Last week, @StEdsCam & @NotreDame signed a second MoU, strengthening existing initiatives & ushering in new opportunities for joint graduate & postdoctoral programs, & collaborations across disciplines.
Master Prof Chris Young reflected: ‘We must build global scholarly networks committed to improving the future. At St Edmund’s, we thrive at the intersection of intellectual rigour & spiritual development & are delighted to share & enrich this rare ecosystem with our partners.’
The VHI proudly continues to play an important role in facilitating the partnership between St Edmund's & Notre Dame, under the directorship of Dr Vittorio Montemaggi, who also serves as Academic Director of @uNDLondon.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/3XYNS6p.
'Practicing Synodality: Toolkits for Churches, Schools, & Communities'
Join the VHI & @MBITheology for a workshop to explore how the Synod on Synodality impacts our participation in local churches, schools, & communities.
1 Feb, 1-4pm
To register: bit.ly/40CdOpV
Recordings of Von Hügel Lecture 2024 'Why Do We Look Up?' by Br Guy Consolmagno, SJ of @VaticanObserv & 'Shakespeare's Virtues: Three Lectures on Living' by Professor @juliaLupton of @UCIrvine now available via VHI YouTube!
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'Science or religion? Pope's chief astronomer calls for a truce.' bit.ly/3AXdurR
ITV East Anglia visited @StEdmundsCam to provide a sneak peek of Br Guy's 20 Nov lecture. Thank you also to @cambridge_astro for a wonderful tour of the Observatory and the Northumberland Telescope!
Very exciting week at the VHI. Br Guy Consolmagno, SJ delivered the 2024 Von Hügel Lecture, 'Why Do We Look Up?', to a sold-out audience, honouring the legacy of Georges Lemaître, the father of the ‘Big Bang’ theory, @StEdmundsCam, & celebrating the interplay of science & faith.
The VHI is thrilled to announce its Michaelmas 2024 online Shakespeare Lecture Series: ‘Shakespeare’s Virtues: Three Lectures on Living’: bit.ly/40ltaj7
ALT Photo Credit: Dicksee, Frank Bernard. 'Romeo and Juliet.' 1884, Southampton City Art Gallery, Southampton.
In this series of interactive lectures, scholar, teacher, and dramaturg Professor @juliaLupton, @UCIrvine shows how Shakespeare’s virtues connect reason to passion, characters to context, and art to life. The lectures will include live readings from the plays.
The VHI is delighted to announce Br Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the @VaticanObserv, will deliver the 2024 Von Hügel Lecture on 20 Nov, 5.30pm, @StEdmundsCam: 'Why Do We Look Up?'
ALT Photo Credit: Francesco Pistilli
The lecture will explore the profound motivations that bring human beings to study the cosmos, in celebration of the centenary of Fr Georges Lemaître's residency at St Edmund's, and the foundational work that led to his proposal of what became known as the 'Big Bang theory'.
To register, email [email protected] by 13 November.
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