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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)

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)

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

Srishti Krishnamoorthy (NC 2013)

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

Clare Balding (NC 1990)

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)

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

Mary Beard (NC 1973)

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

Rebecca Kershaw (NC 2008)

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

Deepa Parry-Gupta (NC 1987)

  • 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

  • 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 College Shield The Minerva Festival: a Cambridge-wide festival of music
    January 20th, 2020

    The Minerva Festival is a celebration of the diverse and beautiful music written by women composers,…

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    Anne Jemima Clough's grave Newnham marks Anne Jemima Clough’s bicentenary

    Self-taught scholar, teacher, suffragist, passionate advocate of women’s education and our founding Principal. Anne Jemima Clough…

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    Lunchtime Recital: The Kate Crellin Quartet present ‘An Afternoon of Jazz’ Wednesday February 5th, 2020
    1.20pm to 1.50pm

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    07
    Feb
    Pudding Seminar: Yan-Yi Lee (MCR), ‘Do Different Languages Train Our Brain in Different Ways?: Revisiting Bilingualism and Cognitive Development’ Friday February 7th, 2020
    1.15pm to 1.50pm

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    Katie Akers

    My Story

    I hated Freshers’ week. I arrived at Newnham with a crippling inferiority complex, convinced that they must have made…

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  • 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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  • Admissions

    Newnham is home to the very brightest female students from around the world. We offer academic excellence, financial support and transformative learning opportunities to talented women who want fascinating careers.

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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: once a Newnhamite always a Newnhamite!

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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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  • Professor Mary Beard
    Professor Mary Beard Classicist and Alumna
    Dr Manali Desai Reader in Sociology
    Dr Claire Barlow
    Dr Claire Barlow Director of Studies in Engineering
    Professor Rae Langton
    Professor Rae Langton Professor in Philosophy

    Fellows

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

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  • Open Days

    Come and visit us to find out for yourself what life at Newnham is really like.

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  • Student Life

    Cambridge is just as famous for its varied extracurricular activities as it is for its pioneering research. With its strong sense of community, excellent facilities and beautiful and spacious city centre site, Newnham is the perfect base.

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  • 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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    • Spotlight on Research
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    Bride and groom in Newnham's gardens
    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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