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Newnham College is the lively and sociable women’s College at the heart of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1871, we are the oldest College run by women, for women. At its heart, a Cambridge College is a community of learning, teaching and research.
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We remain proudly a women’s college today. The college has a mixture of beautiful historic and contemporary buildings, set in stunning gardens. We are located by the University’s Sidgwick site and University Library, and about 10 minutes walk from the historic centre of Cambridge.
Newnham College is a women's constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1871 by a group organising Lectures for Ladies, members of which included philosopher Henry Sidgwick and suffragist campaigner Millicent Garrett Fawcett. It was the second women's college to be founded at Cambridge, following Girton College.
Admissions. Newnham is a historic and beautiful College in the centre of Cambridge. Each year we welcome high-achieving students from many different nationalities and backgrounds. Newnham is a place to excel and it is a place where you will find support, encouragement and friendship.
Location and student life. Newnham is next to the main arts and humanities site, with the science and engineering departments five minutes’ cycle away. Newnham is a College for women, led by women. It’s a place where you’ll see women hold the most senior roles; where you’ll have the support to live life to your full potential.
Newnham College. Welcome to Newnham – the College where you can walk on the grass! That sums us up – we’re friendly, informal, and try to break down the barriers between students and Fellows, so that everyone can learn from each other. One thing that makes us special – Newnham is a College for women, led by women.
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The 150th Anniversary celebrations will run throughout 2021 to the summer of 2022. Events, projects and inspiration for everyone to get involved in – whether virtually or here in person. Together, we will celebrate the remarkable community of today, and set out to shape the next 150 years.