Alumnae benefits

Should you like to stay with us, alumnae receives a 10% discount on Bed and Breakfast in double or single occupancy en suite bedrooms (out of term). Bookings can be made by emailing conference@newn.cam.ac.uk or call on 01223 335803.

Join alumnae groups around the UK and abroad that offer support and networking opportunities.

Alumnae may dine-in at College three times a year at both Formal Halls and Subject Formal Halls (on payment and notice), accompanied by up to three paying guests. 

Formal Halls and Subject Formal Halls

Formal Halls are held on Thursdays, Postgraduate Formal Halls on Tuesdays and Subject Formal Halls are held on Wednesdays and some Fridays, during Full Term and are occasions when Senior Members and students dine together.

Cost

The costs for 2023/2024 for Roll Members are shown below:

Formal Hall: seated in the main body of the Hall is £40 per person (bring your own wine).

Formal Hall: seated on High Table is £48 per person (this includes a pre-dinner drinks reception & wine with the meal).

Subject Formal Hall: everyone attending forms the High Table, and is £48 per person (this includes a pre-dinner drinks reception and wine with the meal).

N.B. The formals shown with ** are in addition to the normal annual programme of formals and are subject to staffing levels in the Catering Department being sufficient to support them.

Michaelmas Term 2024 - Full Term: 8 October - 6 December 2024

Lent Term 2025 Full Term: 21 January - 21 March 2025

Easter Term 2025 Full Term: 29 April - 20 June 2025

Booking

Bookings open one month before the date of the event. 

Please book here.

Please note that places are limited for each dinner, and we cannot guarantee that you will be able to join. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. For any questions please contact the Roll Office roll@newn.cam.ac.uk or call 01223 335757. 

Cancellations 

Please note that we require at least 7 days notice for cancellations if you require a refund.

Subject Formal Halls

Please note the Subject Formal Hall Booking links will be sent out by subject to the almunae concerned.

If you are not currently in contact with College and wish to attend your Subject Formal Hall, please contact the Roll Office roll@newn.cam.ac.uk

It is not possible to bring guests to Subject Formal Halls.

Once we have confirmed your place, the Roll Office will also advise the Academic Administrator, who will make sure the relevant Directors of Studies are informed.

Gowns

Gowns are worn at all Formal Halls. If you would like to borrow a gown, please contact the Roll Office on roll@newn.cam.ac.uk 14 days before the Formal with your name, the Formal Hall you are attending and what your approximate height is to ensure we find a suitable gown.

For more alumnae benefits, click here to visit our alumnae benefits page

Invitations to reunions, garden parties, concerts and other special events throughout the year.

Visit the Library after Graduation (with prior notice to the Librarian).

You can hire meeting rooms and catering (all year). Bookings can be made by emailing conference@newn.cam.ac.uk or call on 01223 335803.

Newnham Associates may be able to help with career advice and support or you may apply to become a Newnham Associate. All alumnae are eligible to make an application. New Associates are elected at the AGM every November. To find out more about how to apply read the information on our website.

Receive the monthly ‘News from Newnham’ newsletter. If you would like to share some news with us please email us at roll@newn.cam.ac.uk.

You have access to networking events, ready-made contacts around the world and help from other Newnhamites.

The Roll Committee is a group of volunteers, elected by members of the Roll, who meet to organise activities to keep members in touch with one another and with College. Part of your benefits allow you to stand for the Committee. If you’d like to join us in shaping alumnae activities, why not put your name forward for the Roll Committee?

Receive the annual Roll Letter in the post after graduation.