Newnham community

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

News

Alumni Festival Weekend 2024

It was a joy to welcome back to Newnham alumnae who matriculated in 1969, 1984, 1994 and 2004 as part...

04 Oct 2024 - 2 min read time

Alumni Festival Weekend 2024

Librarian Eve Lacey sitting at desk in Library opening a book with bookshelves behind her

News, Research

Eve Lacey celebrates her award-winning article on Halkevi Libraries

This article is taken from a blog post written by Eve Lacey for Edinburgh University Press . Earlier this year...

04 Sep 2024 - 3 min read time

Eve Lacey celebrates her award-winning article on Halkevi Libraries

News, Research

A new study challenges the ‘norm’ on predator-prey interactions and the ecosystem of the deep-sea invertebrate communities in Antarctica.

Newnham PhD student Ming Khan and her supervisor Newnham Fellow and Director of Studies Dr Emily Mitchell are the first...

02 Aug 2024 - 3 min read time

A new study challenges the ‘norm’ on predator-prey interactions and the ecosystem of the deep-sea invertebrate communities in Antarctica.

News, Research

Professor Claire Hughes discusses her forthcoming book: The Psychology of Starting School: an Evidence-based Guide for Parents and Teachers

Newnham is at the forefront of global research into wellbeing for children and young people. Fellow and Director of Studies...

02 Aug 2024 - 4 min read time

Professor Claire Hughes discusses her forthcoming book: The Psychology of Starting School: an Evidence-based Guide for Parents and Teachers

Miriam Margoyles with students at Newnham

News

Miriam Margoyles enjoys a fond return to Newnham

We were pleased to have alumna Miriam Margoyles drop in for lunch with the Principal and students while on her...

10 Jul 2024 - 1 min read time

Miriam Margoyles enjoys a fond return to Newnham

3D reconstructions suggest that simple marine animals living over 560 million years ago

Research

Earth’s earliest sea creatures drove evolution by stirring the water

3D reconstructions suggest that simple marine animals living over 560 million years ago drove the emergence of more complex life...

08 Jul 2024 - 3 min read time

Earth’s earliest sea creatures drove evolution by stirring the water

On Friday 28th June we were delighted to watch 121 Newnham College students graduate.

News

Congratulations to all our new Alumnae

On Friday 28 June we were delighted to watch 121 Newnham College students graduate. The College community are enormously proud...

07 Jul 2024 - 1 min read time

Congratulations to all our new Alumnae

View across the West Bank with a tree in the foreground

Research

The importance of agriculture in Palestine and how farmers adapt to political, economic and environmental changes

The Margaret Anstee Centre held its final seminar of the term on Wednesday 15 May, with MAC Fellows Dr Mezna...

25 Jun 2024 - 2 min read time

The importance of agriculture in Palestine and how farmers adapt to political, economic and environmental changes

A family sit on the lawn for a picnic during an alumnae garden party

News

Midsummer garden party

On Saturday 22 June we had a notable day celebrating the 140th anniversary of the unification of our beautiful College...

24 Jun 2024 - 4 min read time

Midsummer garden party

Newnham events

an image of a robot hand holding a strawberry

11 Oct

Event - 13:15

Pudding Seminar: Chapa Sirithunge (SCR), 'Navigating the Physical World: The Essential Role of Robots'

Please note this talk will take place in the Cynthia Beerbower Room Abstract: In exploring the world, embodied robots demonstrate...

11 Oct 2024

Pudding Seminar: Chapa Sirithunge (SCR), 'Navigating the Physical World: The Essential Role of Robots'

Picture of the Old Labs, a red brick building surrounded by trees

16 Oct

Event - 13:20

Raleigh Society Lunchtime Recital: Gabrielle El Saraway & Maddy Gordon-Finlayson (Singer-Songwriters)

Join us in the beautiful Old Labs for a recital of original songs by singer-songwriters Gabrielle El Saraway and Maddy...

16 Oct 2024

Raleigh Society Lunchtime Recital: Gabrielle El Saraway & Maddy Gordon-Finlayson (Singer-Songwriters)

A black and white photo of a group of female students pictured in front of Old Hall at Newnhamn

18 Oct

Event - 13:15

Pudding Seminar: Prof Maroula Joannou, '"A Summer School of their Own': The Newnham College Summer Schools for Working Women. An Illustrated Talk'

Please note that this talk will take place in the Cynthia Beerbower Room Abstract: Between 1922 and 1950 Newnham College...

18 Oct 2024

Pudding Seminar: Prof Maroula Joannou, '"A Summer School of their Own': The Newnham College Summer Schools for Working Women. An Illustrated Talk'

25 Oct

Event - 13:15

Pudding Seminar: Ming Khan, 'Ming's Journey to the Arctic'

Abstract: Over the summer, Newnham PhD student Ming Khan spent a month on board the Research Vessel Polarstern (managed by...

25 Oct 2024

Pudding Seminar: Ming Khan, 'Ming's Journey to the Arctic'

15 Nov

Event - 13:00

Pudding Seminar: Rachel Worth (alumna), ‘The Fabric of Our Lives: Why Clothes Matter’

Rachel Worth is Professor Emerita at the Arts University Bournemouth, UK, where she was Course Leader for the undergraduate degree...

15 Nov 2024

Pudding Seminar: Rachel Worth (alumna), ‘The Fabric of Our Lives: Why Clothes Matter’

29 Nov

Event - 13:15

Pudding Seminar: Amelia Cordwell (MCR), 'Pretty Pictures of Protoplanetary Discs: Understanding the birthplace of planets'

All staff, students, senior members and alumnae are very warmly invited to attend the Pudding Seminars. Talks usually last between...

29 Nov 2024

Pudding Seminar: Amelia Cordwell (MCR), 'Pretty Pictures of Protoplanetary Discs: Understanding the birthplace of planets'

01 Dec

Event - 14:00

Music for the Festive Season

Our annual Music for the Festive Season concert and drinks reception will take place at the start of the festival...

01 Dec 2024

Music for the Festive Season

06 Dec

Event - 18:00

Newnham and Bletchley Park; Women’s Work in World War II exhibition and event, Somerville College, Oxford

Newnham and Bletchley Park; Women’s Work in World War II exhibition and event travel to Somerville College, Oxford. A new...

06 Dec 2024

Newnham and Bletchley Park; Women’s Work in World War II exhibition and event, Somerville College, Oxford

Gardeners running workshop with children

25 Jan

Event - 10:00

The Family Forum

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

25 Jan 2025

The Family Forum