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

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‘Nasty Forward Minxes’, Dealing with Failure and Lady Connie and the Suffragettes – Newnham’s WOW Festival Events

Former MP Patricia Hewitt, journalist Eleanor Mills, and Dame Carol Black will talk about their career lowlights and how they...

10 Feb 2016 - 1 min read time

‘Nasty Forward Minxes’, Dealing with Failure and Lady Connie and the Suffragettes – Newnham’s WOW Festival Events

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Philosopher commended for ‘exemplary’ teaching

Philosopher Dr Sophia Connell, Newnham Bye Fellow and Director of Studies, has been commended for her ‘exemplary and tremendous’ teaching...

10 Feb 2016 - 1 min read time

Philosopher commended for ‘exemplary’ teaching

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Newnham Fellow awarded prestigious teaching prize

A Newnham Fellow has been awarded a prize which recognises outstanding and pioneering teaching. Dr Emma Mawdsley, Fellow, College Lecturer...

09 Feb 2016 - 1 min read time

Newnham Fellow awarded prestigious teaching prize

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Newnham Fellow delivers inaugural Lady Estelle Wolfson lecture

The Royal College of Physicians’ first lecture in Translational Medicine was delivered by Newnham Fellow, Dr Helen Firth, last night...

09 Feb 2016 - 1 min read time

Newnham Fellow delivers inaugural Lady Estelle Wolfson lecture

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Dame Carol Black talks about work, love and Newnham on Desert Island Discs

Newnham’s Principal featured on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs on Sunday. Dame Carol Black is also a special adviser...

07 Feb 2016 - 0 min read time

Dame Carol Black talks about work, love and Newnham on Desert Island Discs

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr Catherine Seville

Dr Catherine Seville MA, BMus, LLM, PhD Fellow and Director of Studies, Reader in Law 1963-2016 It is with great...

05 Feb 2016 - 2 min read time

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr Catherine Seville

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Art project inspired by history of Newnham unveiled

An art project inspired by the history of Newnham College has been unveiled. Award-winning artist Sinta Tantra was commissioned by...

03 Feb 2016 - 2 min read time

Art project inspired by history of Newnham unveiled

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Google Street View captures 360-degree footage of Newnham

Google Street View came to the University of Cambridge last summer to record footage of Newnham’s spectacular library, stunning gardens...

28 Jan 2016 - 0 min read time

Google Street View captures 360-degree footage of Newnham

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Death of Professor Beglan Birand Togrol, Honorary Fellow

Honorary Fellow Professor Beglan Birand Togrol, pictured, passed away on 19 January 2016 in Istanbul after a heart ailment. She...

27 Jan 2016 - 2 min read time

Death of Professor Beglan Birand Togrol, Honorary Fellow

Newnham events

22-28 Apr

Event - 9:00 - 18:00

The Principal and the Deputy Development Director's visit to the USA 22-28 April 2025 - Alumnae events

Principal Alison Rose (NC 1980) and Deputy Development Director Dr Emma Raccagni (NC 2000) will be travelling to the USA...

22 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025

The Principal and the Deputy Development Director's visit to the USA 22-28 April 2025 - Alumnae events

Self-portrait: Olga Rozanova courtesy of Ivanovo Regional Art Museum; and (right) Professor Catriona Kelly

09 May

Event - 17:30

Jane Harrison Memorial Lecture

Border Crossings, Folk Modernism: From the Literature and Art of Russian Paris to Soviet Film after Stalin Modernism in the...

09 May 2025

Jane Harrison Memorial Lecture

28 Jun

Event - 10:00

Summer Party and Campaign Celebration

Newnham alumnae, family and friends are invited to our annual day of celebration on Saturday 28 June. This summer, we...

28 Jun 2025

Summer Party and Campaign Celebration