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I am now part of Newnham’s tradition of producing strong, witty and rebellious women.

Becky Wetten (NC 2011)

Newnham has always taught me how to be trouble - in the most constructive way!

Mary Beard (NC 1973)

We would walk on the grass and dance down the corridors.

Deepa Parry-Gupta (NC 1987)

I was a dreamer who wanted to change the world...

Clare Balding (NC 1990)

It is a place to be yourself and become your best self.

Rebecca Kershaw (NC 2008)

The intellectual climate at Newnham is passionate and path-breaking.

Srishti Krishnamoorthy (NC 2013)

I am now part of Newnham’s tradition of producing strong, witty and rebellious women.

Becky Wetten (NC 2011)

I was a dreamer who wanted to change the world...

Clare Balding (NC 1990)

We would walk on the grass and dance down the corridors.

Deepa Parry-Gupta (NC 1987)

It is a place to be yourself and become your best self.

Rebecca Kershaw (NC 2008)

Newnham has always taught me how to be trouble - in the most constructive way!

Mary Beard (NC 1973)

The intellectual climate at Newnham is passionate and path-breaking.

Srishti Krishnamoorthy (NC 2013)

  • About Newnham

    Newnham College is the lively and sociable women’s College at the heart of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1871, we are the oldest College run by women, for women.

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    Newnham’s Student Life Skills programme
    January 19th, 2021

    Now, more than ever, we can all see the importance of ‘soft’ skills such as dealing…

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    Newnham College to welcome Cambridge Foundation Year students
    January 13th, 2021

    150 years after we were founded to widen access to University education, Newnham College is delighted…

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  • Professor Mary Beard
    Prof Mary Beard Classicist and alumna
    Dr Manali Desai Reader in Sociology
    Dr Claire Barlow
    Dr Claire Barlow Director of Studies in Engineering

    Fellows

    Our all-female Fellowship is committed to challenging, motivating and inspiring our students.

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  • Support Us

    The fantastic support we receive from our former students makes a huge difference to future generations of students.

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  • Welcome

    Newnham is here to support and empower women. Newnhamites are intellectually curious and focus on achieving their full potential.

    Here, you'll develop world-class knowledge and skills, embrace challenge, and make friends for life.

    Alison Rose
    Principal

  • Virtual Tour

    Newnham College is known for its stunning architecture and our grounds are often called the ‘Secret Gardens’ of Cambridge. Now you can take a virtual 360-degree Google tour of our beautiful College.

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  • Actor Emma Thompson (NC 1978)
    Anna Watkins
    Athlete Anna Watkins (NC 2001)
    Photograph of Justice Elizabeth Laing
    Justice of the High Court, Elisabeth Howell (NC 1975)

    Alumnae

    We are proud of our alumnae network which stretches round the world. Newnham alumnae support each other, and the new generation of students.

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    Newnham Associates & Students: Virtual CV Workshop Saturday March 13th, 2021

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    10
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    Virtual Commemoration 2021: 1951, 1961, 1971, 1996 & 2011 Saturday April 10th, 2021

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  • Coronavirus - latest guidance

    The latest guidance on coronavirus for Newnham College members and prospective members.

    • Response to COVID-19: Lent term 2020-2021
  • Research

    Newnham’s internationally renowned academics are leaders in their fields. Their diverse and globally significant research directly informs their award-winning teaching.

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    • The Margaret Anstee Centre for Global Studies
    • Skilliter Centre for Ottoman Studies
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    Clough Hall
    Clough Hall

    Conferences & Meetings

    Newnham is the perfect venue for conferences, weddings, meetings, events, and dinners – large or small.

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  • Vacancies

    We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits and a bonus scheme to our staff which helps make Newnham College a great place to work.

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