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The latest news from Newnham’s Fellows, researchers, students and staff. Please also see Newnham's upcoming events.

Wartime Newnhamites
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Video: Newnham and Bletchley Park

More than 70 Newnham alumna are now know to have worked in codebreaking at Bletchley Park. Research by alumna Dr Sally Waugh, Newnham Archivist Frieda...

Video: Newnham and Bletchley Park
Rachel Worth addresses a busy room plus a photo of her books.
News, Research

The Fabric of Our Lives: why clothes matter

Rachel Worth returned to Newnham College, where she studied History as an undergraduate, to tell a packed Pudding Seminar about...

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The Fabric of Our Lives: why clothes matter
Gates Scholars Friederike Hedley (left) and Paula Suchantke
News, Research

Gates Scholars join Newnham MCR

We are pleased to welcome two Gates Scholars to Newnham this year, selected for the prestigious programme which prioritises research...

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Gates Scholars join Newnham MCR

Newnham events

Gardeners running workshop with children
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The Family Forum

We are unique amongst Cambridge Colleges in discussing contemporary issues affecting families (and mothers in particular). Every year we host...

The Family Forum
Tulips at Newnham
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Commemoration Weekend 2025

We are looking forward to welcoming alumnae who matriculated in 1955, 1965, 1975, 2000 and 2015 to Commemoration Weekend at...

Commemoration Weekend 2025