The iconic women’s college at Cambridge University

Our community

Our vibrant and diverse community of outstanding academics, tutors, alumnae, researchers and staff are united in their commitment to challenging, motivating and inspiring our students. Newnham’s internationally renowned academics are leaders in their fields. Their diverse and globally significant research directly informs their award-winning teaching.

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.

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.

Students in Cafe