Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle Estate brings together academic study, residential learning, heritage, and conservation in a blended-learning environment. 

The college is entering a new phase of academic and educational development. Building on its long-standing international and interdisciplinary foundations, the estate is evolving into a place where teaching, research, continuing education, and public engagement can come together in a meaningful way. 

As of 2025, academic departments or faculty members at Queen’s and other universities can arrange for their courses or cohorts to be delivered at Bader College as part of their curriculum, leveraging the site as a living lab and a gateway to Europe. 

As a Scholars Retreat, Herstmonceux Castle provides academics, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students with a dedicated setting for research, writing, and reflection. Designed to foster intellectual concentration and interdisciplinary exchange, the retreat offers short or long-term residencies all year round. 

For information on Bader College: https://www.queensu.ca/badercollege/