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Magdalene alumnus elected to the International Court of Justice
Magdalene alumnus, Professor Dapo Akande, has been elected as a Judge of the International Court of Justice, the United Nations court based in The Hague.
Ms Jill Gallard CMG CVO Appointed Next Master of Magdalene College
Magdalene College is pleased to announce that Ms Jill Gallard CMG CVO has been appointed as the next Master of Magdalene College.
Remembrance Sunday 2026: College Act of Remembrance
Magdalene’s Act of Remembrance will take place in the College Chapel on Remembrance Sunday, 9 November at 6.00 pm. Join us for reflection, silence, and prayers for peace.
Magdalene Admits New Fellows
Magdalene College is delighted to announce the admission of a number of new Fellows, whose expertise spans the humanities, scie
Major Funding Award for Inclusive Language Teaching
Magdalene Fellow Professor Silke Mentchen is leading a £324,000 project developing inclusive teaching and assessment in Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge.
University of Cambridge Application Support Webinars
Applying to the University of Cambridge? Explore our application support webinars, which provide guidance on admissions assessments, explain what applicants can expect, and offer practical advice on preparing for the admissions process.
Magdalene Summer Residentials
Over the summer holidays, Magdalene hosted two residentials, STEM SMART and ClickCambridge. These programmes form part of the Access and Outreach team's efforts in widening participation and ensuring the students with the highest potential, regardless of background, are encouraged to consider studying here.
Mrs Jo Hornsby (1955-2026)
It is with great regret that the College has to announce that Mrs Jo Hornsby (2026), the Master's Secretary for almost forty years and an Honorary Member of the College, died on 6 September.
Magdalene Maths History: The First to Come First Since 1778
For the first time since 1778, a Magdalene student and Prince Philip Scholar, Eaton Liu (2023), has been named Senior Wrangler, following in the footsteps of William Farish and Edward Waring, Senior Wranglers at Magdalene in 1778 and 1757 respectively.
Magdalene Admits New Honorary Fellows
We are pleased to welcome five new Honorary Fellows to Magdalene. Each has made an outstanding contribution in their field and will bring valuable experience and insight to our community.
The (Many) End(s) of History
Dr Amelia Urry, Lumley Research Fellow in the History of Science, examines how scientific narratives of apocalypse have shaped thinking about climate change, risk and the future.
Precision Neuroscience Brain–Computer Interface
Michael Mager (2012) explains how Precision Neuroscience is developing brain–computer interfaces that could transform treatment for paralysis and neurological conditions.