The latest news from Newnham’s Fellows, alumnae, students and staff.
2021 marks the 150th anniversary of Newnham’s beginning, five students and Miss Clough living and working in a house overlooking Parker’s Piece. Part of the Governing Body’s celebration of this anniversary is to commission…
The Principal of Newnham, Professor Dame Carol Black, has been appointed by the Home Secretary to lead a major review that will examine many aspects of the use and supply of illicit drugs, and…
Newnham graduate Aurelia Hibbert (NC 2013) was selected as a finalist at the annual British Education Awards, in recognition of her outstanding academic and extra curricular achievements. Aurelia studied engineering at the University of…
As part of Cambridge University’s Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Newnham College hosted a mental health focus group this week, discussing challenges around mental wellbeing in Cambridge. This workshop, along with four others…
Sister Jane Livesey CJ (NC 1977), General Superior of the Congregation of Jesus, preached the annual University Sermon on 27 January 2019, on ‘The Strength of Vulnerability’. The practice of sermons in the University…
What did Neanderthals think about death and its aftermath? Biological anthropologist and Newnham Fellow Dr Emma Pomeroy made a discovery in 2018 that may shift the way we understand Neanderthals and their similarities to…
Over 100 years ago, the students of Newnham and Girton Colleges created a protest banner to march in the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies’ procession of 13 June 1908. A treasured College possession,…
Alison Rose (NC 1980) has been chosen by the Fellows as the new Principal-elect of Newnham College, Cambridge. Alison Rose will join us in September after standing down from her post as Her Majesty’s…
At the beginning of December 2018, the Margaret Anstee Centre for Global Studies hosted its first international workshop, on the topic of “Emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in international development.” Workshop attendees included experts…
“The only thing I’m scared of is that I’ll never leave,” says Sidsel. Sidsel, a first year philosopher from Norway, is the first ever student to move into the Dorothy Garrod Building. As…
