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 student welfare and...

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 Manchester Alumni...

Three scholarships are now open to applications from St Anselm Hall students. The application deadline is Sunday 13th October at...