The Cambridge college remains committed to widening participation, says its master, Mary Hockaday As the master of Trinity Hall, I am sorry for the distress and anger caused by some of the words used in the internal memo referred to in your article ( Cambridge college to target elite private schools for student recruitment, 7 January ). It has been the cause for much reflection in the college. But I must set the record straight. Trinity Hall has not changed its admissions policy nor its commitment to widening participation. We do not confuse opportunity with ability ( Letters, 12 January ) and our admissions team is skilled at assessing academic potential in the context of background and schooling. We know from experience that our top-performing students come from every part of the country, every school type and every background. Continue reading...