Magdalene Residential 2026
Applications for the Magdalene Residential are now open.
The residential gives Year 12 students from Merseyside or the Isle of Man the chance to experience life at university. Participants will stay in College, take part in academic sessions, visit libraries and museums, spend time with current students, and learn more about the application process at Cambridge.
Arts and Humanities Essay Competition
Entries are open for the 2026 Armstrong Arts and Humanities Essay Competition.
The competition welcomes students from state‑maintained schools across the UK and the Isle of Man who are in their penultimate year of study. It offers a chance to explore ideas across a broad mix of subjects taught in the arts and humanities at Cambridge.
Outreach Webinar Series
We are hosting a series of outreach webinars for students in Years 10 to 13, covering essential topics on university admissions such as choosing A Level subjects, selecting a course, understanding UCAS, and more.
Study at Magdalene
Learn about the opportunities to study at Magdalene as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
Welcome to Magdalene College, Cambridge
"The College is a warm and thriving community in which we strive to make everyone welcome. We are committed to excellence not only in academic life but in all aspects of what we do and we take great pride in the many achievements of the Members of our community."
Sir Christopher Greenwood, Master of Magdalene
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Magdalene is a fantastic place to live and study, offering a friendly atmosphere, strong academic support, and plenty of ways to get involved beyond your studies.
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Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break
The Robert Cripps Gallery presents a Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition from Southbank Centre, London, One Day This Glass Will Break consists of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker.
