Trust Your Struggle: Professor Ronald Hutton, University of Bristol Department of History
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Published 2016-05-25
In this video Professor Hutton narrates his progress from humble beginnings to his gruelling years at Cambridge. He is now is one of the leading history academics in the country.
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Trust Your Struggle (TYS)
University can be a difficult time for students, especially during exam season. But trusting your struggle means accepting and believing that everything you are going through now will work out for your good later.
To round up Mind Your Head Month (a campaign to stimulate conversations about mental health) Bristol SU international student officer teamed up with the student media company InHouse Media to release the TYS videos. They feature the university stories of a diverse mix of staff at Bristol University that all students can relate to in some way.
The TYS videos were generously funded by the Alumni Foundation.
All Comments (21)
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You exude humility Professor Hutton. Thank you for being so genuine. You’re admired by many.
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I’ve had the pleasure of attending a number of Professor Hutton’s lectures at Bristol. I’ll never forget the time when he was about to begin a lecture on King Henry VIII and the computer system failed. He couldn’t access his notes nor his power point presentation, so he gave the entire lecture off the cuff and it was brilliant!
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Prof Ronald Hutton is not only one of my favourite lecturers, his voice is like Lorazepam, and helps me combat anxiety attacks.
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It made me cry just to hear such a marvelous man acknowledge & care about those bullied about. That entire bully hoard cannot begin to compare to his honor, his constitutional strength of character, his backbone. The dynastic rich will be our downfall; and those like Hutton our saving grace.
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I love you Ronald Hutton. You are a dear, dear man. Your presence brings joy in even the darkest of days. You are indeed a hero - my hero.
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This man is a 100% legend!!
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Dear Prof Hutton, I only came to this video via the Youtube algorithm and your appearance in some other videos (Tudor et al) on the Absolute History channel. I'm sorry to hear about your experiences early in life. I know that I am not alone in thinking that you are an absolute gift to humanity and that we have been and will hopefully continue to be enriched by your contributions. Your mark on history may not be Newtonian, but whose is and besides, there's still time. There's an unusually powerful charisma in your voice and it's a good time to get into podcasts, audiobooks, even narrating videos and the like. Plus a lot of us would like to see more living history type shows. I'm 100% positive that you have an audience already on the edge of their seats should you be at all tempted. Respectfully, Cletus in America
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I love you Ronald Hutton! I've seen you on TV with Ruth. I hadn't realised how challenging your early life was. I brought my child up alone in a council flat, where I don't fit in. Never quite managed the academic career I would have liked, but I adore the internet. I can discover virtually anything I want. It has been a privilege to listen to you speak. Bless you!
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I know my mother had dreams of all her children going to an Oxbridge university. (We were working class and benefitted from the UK education system ) but we all disappointed her in some ways. She had even brought us up speaking RP on our Lancashire council estate do we wouldnt be laughed at later on. (We were laughed at at 5 and 6 yrs old instead but she didnt know that). But listening to you talk of your struggles I am pleased that my path never took me to Oxbridge as I dont think I could have coped as well as you. Especially in your 3rd year when your mother was so ill.. I landed in art school where I actually felt I belonged and where my odd mood swings were not as odd as some others. Thank you for your quiet honesty.
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Prof Hutton, I admire and respect you so much. Your passion for your subject matter is palpable, and I have learned so much from you via documentaries and online lectures. You are truly a treasure. Thank you for all that you do. ❤
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I love listening to natural storytellers speak. Even when he's discussing his struggles in life, I'm enthralled and clinging to his every word. How wonderful it must be to have him as a professor.
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I've always been interested in this man from history documentaries. His eccentric demeanor and warm wizardy voice. Then saw a few interview on YouTube which made me more interested. What a strong and determined man. Kind and wise. What a sweet man, a treasure.
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A real national treasure, we are blessed to have you Ronald!
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The music is too loud. Great content. I love Ronald.
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I am sooo proud of you Prof Hutton. I know what bullying is like. Thank goodness we have you in the OBOD! You are very much appreciated. Blessed Be x
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I am so moved by his early life struggle. Thank you for sharing this.
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Liked Ron since his appearance on Ghost Hunters dvd set. Re The Battle of Marston Moor (1644)..
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'Take from me all but my most bitter experience, 'tis from these I have learned the most'
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♥️from Tejas...Saw him on Tales from Green Valley and The Professor has been a favorite of mine ever since...
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What a star you are, Professor Hutton. Your honesty and articulation - outstanding.
