• Sidgwick Hall from the rose garden

    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.

    At its heart, a Cambridge College is a community of learning, teaching and research. But at Newnham, perhaps more than most, learning and research lend us a quiet determination to change the world (and, maybe, not always so quiet.)

  • Professor Mary Beard talking to a student
    Prof Mary Beard Classicist and alumna
    Dr Manali Desai in her office
    Prof Manali Desai Professor of Sociology
    Dr Claire Barlow in the Department of Engineering
    Dr Claire Barlow Director of Studies in Engineering

    Our Community

    Our vibrant and diverse community of outstanding academics, tutors, alumnae, researchers and staff are all are united in their commitment to challenging, motivating and inspiring our students.

    We are a multi-layered academic community. When our students join Newnham, they don’t just join a ‘Halls of Residence’; rather they become part of a community where collegiality and collaboration thrive, where exciting research shapes futures, and multi-generational relationships shape lives.

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  • Support Us

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

  • Welcome

    Newnham is here to support and empower women. Newnham members 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 in front of Newnham

    Alison Rose
    Principal

  • Newnham's Video Wall

    See all the latest videos from Newnham from our 150th Anniversary celebrations, to wildlife photography in our gardens, to student life, to what matters most.

  • A view of the historic College library

    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.