A tutor receives a thank you gift from the JCR President.
Students and alumni at the 30 Career Ideas in 30 Minutes event
London Dinner 2022
A tutor receives a thank you gift from the JCR President.
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WHO WE ARE
The St Anselm Hall Alumni Association is a network of Old Anselmians brought together by their love for a particular building in Manchester - and the community they built there.
Former Domestic Bursar Esme Smith passed away at the end of 2025. Remembered by Dr Arthur Mawby Esme Smith was appointed Domestic Bursar in 1978 by Richard Davies during his short but excellent Wardenship. She came highly recommended from Allen Hall, where she had occupied the same role, and she brought to us a new level of competence and professionalism from which the Hall was to benefit enormously for the next quarter century. Step by step, cooks were replaced by Chefs, th
The Preston Scholarship is awarded each year as an annual bursary to a student resident in St Anselm Hall who has shown outstanding contributions to Hall life. The award bears the name of the Reverend Canon Professor Ronald Preston, a former Warden of the hall (1948-63) and an active Christian Socialist. Potrait of Revd. Canon Prof. Ronald Preston Ronald Preston is undoubtedly one of the most significant figures in the history of the St Anselm Hall. He was passionate about st
convivial /kənˈvɪviəl/ adjective: convivial - of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. A mild autumn evening saw a gathering of Anselmians from across the generations convening at the RAF Club on Pall Mall for the London Dinner 2025. It was a splendid assembly and a great mix of individuals sharing memories, news and not a little wine. We were fortunate to host as our guest speaker for the evening Naa Acquah , recently appointed Chair of the University of
