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

Srishti Krishnamoorthy (NC 2013)

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

Mary Beard (NC 1973)

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)

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

Becky Wetten (NC 2011)

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)

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)

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)

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    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.)

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    Prof Manali Desai Professor of Sociology
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    Dr Claire Barlow Director of Studies in Engineering
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    Dr Shushma Malik Onassis Classics Fellow

    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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    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.
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    Alison Rose
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    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.

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    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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    Events in College

    Enjoy lunchtime recitals, careers workshops, our unique Pudding Seminars and more

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    Student Life at Newnham

    Watch our latest student video to find out what it is really like to study - and socialise! - at Newnham College from those in the know!

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

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

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