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Research

Workshop considers next steps for Feminist Foreign Policy

On 3 September 2026, with support from the Margaret Anstee Centre for Global Studies, Newnham College hosted the “What’s Next...

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Workshop considers next steps for Feminist Foreign Policy
Aatqa Arham alumna, medicine
News

Newnham graduate wins community contribution award

Congratulations to Aatqa Arham who has been awarded the Clinical Dean’s Prize for Excellent Community Contribution in 2026. Aatqa, who...

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Newnham graduate wins community contribution award
Jacqueline Morgan by Phil Mynott July 2026
News

Jacqueline Morgan installed as Principal

Today Professor Jacqueline Morgan begins her role as Principal of Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Born in Glasgow, Professor Morgan...

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Jacqueline Morgan installed as Principal
Pat Easterling + with fellow Classicists Mary Beard and Joyce Reynolds
News

A tribute to Pat Easterling (1934-2026)

We heard with sadness of the death of Professor Pat Easterling, in hospital in London earlier this month. Pat was...

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A tribute to Pat Easterling (1934-2026)
Utheri Kanayo
Feature

Spotlight: Utheri Kanayo (NC 2005)

Newnham Associate Dr Utheri Kanayo has established a school with African culture and achievements at its heart, which inspired fellow...

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Spotlight: Utheri Kanayo (NC 2005)
Tamas Jakab Lecteur 2025-26
News

Reflections from our first male Lecteur

Au revoir this week to Lecteur, Tamas Jakab, who heads back to France to begin a PhD at Sciences Po...

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Reflections from our first male Lecteur
Alison Rose clapping out ceremony at senate house
News

General Admission 2026

We loved hearing some favourite memories of Newnham from today's Newnham graduands. As they head off towards Senate House, we...

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General Admission 2026

Newnham events

A student walking down the stairs in the old Yates Thompson library
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Undergraduate Open Days

Join us at an undergraduate Open Day to discover what Cambridge is really like. These events are designed for prospective...

Undergraduate Open Days
Hyde Park
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Young Alumnae Social meet-up in Hyde Park

The Newnham Young Alumnae (group for alumnae under 30 years old) will be hosting a London Park Picnic on Saturday...

Young Alumnae Social meet-up in Hyde Park
SARN conference header
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Syria in Transition: Knowledge, Memory, and the Everyday Aftermath

The Syrian Academics and Researchers’ Network in the UK (SARN UK) is pleased to announce its 2026 international conference, co-hosted...

Syria in Transition: Knowledge, Memory, and the Everyday Aftermath
Alumnae reunion dinner
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Alumni Festival Reunion Weekend

We are looking forward to welcoming back alumnae who matriculated in 1971, 1986, 1996 and 2006* for their reunion. Over...

Alumni Festival Reunion Weekend
Matriculation 2025
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Undergraduate Matriculation

Short ceremony for new undergraduates. Details to follow by email.

Undergraduate Matriculation