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Oct 14, 2024 · At the cutting edge. At the frontier of inclusive excellence, set in 50 acres of natural woodlands, orchards and wildlife habitats, Girton offers space to think and a community in which to thrive. Live in heritage buildings or state of the art accommodation, enjoy the Library, Cafe and indoor swimming pool, and some of the best on-site sporting ...
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The main college site, situated on the outskirts of the village of Girton, about miles (4 kilometres) northwest of the university town, comprises 33 acres (13 hectares) of land. In a typical Victorian red-brick design, most was built by architect Alfred Waterhouse between 1872 and 1887.
Girton has a proud history as an institution that changed the world. Founded in 1869 by Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon, the College is distinctive for being Britain’s first residential college for the degree level education of women.
Girton College General enquiries info@girton.cam.ac.uk Telephone +44 (0)1223 338999 Address (main) Girton College, Cambridge, CB3 0JG, UK Directions and Maps
Girton is a 10-minute bus/15-minute cycle from Cambridge’s centre. The relaxed atmosphere, tight-knit community, and distance gives students the unique feeling of ‘coming home’ after busy days of work and play.
One of the unrecognised gems of Cambridge Colleges. Founded on values of equality and diversity, Girton offers every student superb facilities in which to live and learn.
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Girton College, Cambridge. Girton College's first incarnation was in the form of the first resident University College for Women which opened at Hitchin in 1869. It was established by Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon to provide higher education for women.