Spirit of the Hall
Series 3
Spirit of the Hall: A podcast for Aularians by Aularians
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
Series 3
Our first guest in series three is former Principal Professor Keith Gull whose great affection for Teddy Hall is apparent. Keith became Principal in 2009 and handed over the reins to Professor Kathy Willis in 2018.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In this episode, hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Paisley Kadison, a one year visiting student to Teddy Hall from the States in 2005. Paisley came to Teddy Hall when she was just seventeen and tells us her journey to get there as well as what it was like visiting for just one year. Today, Paisley is General Counsel at Accel-KKR and involved with the St Edmund Hall Association in the States.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In this episode, hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Richard Luddington who came up to the Hall in 1978 to read History and then did his MPhil in Management Studies. Richard was the only Aularian to receive a first class honors as well as blues in three different sports and we hear how he balanced his academic and sporting careers. Richard was at Teddy Hall at a time of change: women were accepted for the first time in 1979 and he also enjoyed three Principals during his five years. Richard is a great supporter of the Hall and tells us why the current HALLmarks Campaign is so important for the future of the College.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In this episode, hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Sir Mark Sedwill who came up to the Hall in 1987 to undertake an MPhil in Economics. After the Hall, Mark joined the Foreign Office and embarked on an exciting career all over the Middle East and South Asia where he ended up as Ambassador to Afghanistan. He then became NATO’s Civilian Representative in Afghanistan followed by Permanent Secretary at the Home Office. Mark then acted as Cabinet Secretary to Prime Ministers Teresa May and Boris Johnson at the same time as he was National Security Adviser. Finally in 2020, Mark stepped down from the government altogether and today has a portfolio of activities as a Peer in the House of Lords, the commercial and charity worlds.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In this episode, hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Eloise Smith who came up to the Hall in 1996 to read English Literature and Language. Eloise managed to combine her degree with her fencing career during which time she became the Commonwealth Fencing Champion in the Individual Women’s Foil in 1998. Shortly after Eloise left Teddy Hall, she competed in the women’s individual foil event at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Despite all her fencing, Eloise had a career in advertising and marketing and has recently returned to her love of English by writing and publishing her first book, Sister to a Star.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In this episode hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Clement Hutton-Mills who came up to the Hall in 2001 to read Modern Languages. After Teddy Hall, Clem joined the world of banking and is currently a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, sitting on various committees to increase diversity within the workplace. Aside from his career, Clem is a Lay Canon at St Paul’s Cathedral and had the honour of attending the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in June. Clem is originally from Ghana and now that Covid is hopefully “over”, he hopes to take his two small children there to see their heritage.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In this episode hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Clement Hutton-Mills who came up to the Hall in 2001 to read Modern Languages. After Teddy Hall, Clem joined the world of banking and is currently a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, sitting on various committees to increase diversity within the workplace. Aside from his career, Clem is a Lay Canon at St Paul’s Cathedral and had the honour of attending the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in June. Clem is originally from Ghana and now that Covid is hopefully “over”, he hopes to take his two small children there to see their heritage.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In this episode hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Catriona Ward who came up to the Hall in 1999 to read English. After her A-levels, Cat wrote to several Oxford Colleges explaining that her results weren’t that good but she was commended for her English exam. It was the warmth of Teddy Hall’s reply that made her apply. After Teddy Hall, Cat hoped to be an actress and went to drama in New York. She has since become a well known horror novelist writing five novels and receiving numerous awards.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In this episode hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Sophie Richardson who came up to the Hall in 2020 to read Geography. At the time of recording, Sophie is in her final few weeks as the College JCR Social Secretary. Sophie tells us of experience as JCR Social Sec as well as being a student during the turbulent Covid years.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.
In the final episode of series three, hear Olly Belcher, President of the St Edmund Hall Association, in conversation with Professor Rob Whittaker, Teddy Hall’s Vice Principal and Geography tutor. Rob was appointed as Vice Principal in 2019 and has been at Teddy Hall for 32 years where he has also been the College Dean and witnessed many changes including an expanding MCR and the increasing need to house all our students. Alongside the roles of Vice Principal and teaching Geography, Rob is a Professor of Biogeography and has spent much time researching island biodiversity. Rob sadly retires from Teddy Hall this year and his dream would be to see the Geography Fellowship endowed.
Spirit of the Hall podcast is produced by the St Edmund Hall Association, the voluntary alumni body independent which represents all Aularians. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Association, St Edmund Hall or the University of Oxford.