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Armstrong Essay Competition Winner
Magdalene is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Armstrong Essay Competition, celebrating outstanding Year 12 work in the Arts and Humanities.
Fastest Cambridge English Channel swim in a decade
Magdalene PhD student Siobhán completed the Channel Relay in 9h29m, the fastest Cambridge time in a decade. Support their fundraiser for the Ocean Conservation Trust.
Sir Colin Corness (1931 - 2025)
It is with great sadness that the College has learned of the death of our Honorary Fellow Sir Colin Corness (1951).
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Swimming the Channel with the Varsity Relay Team
Magdalene PhD student and MCR President, Siobhán, is set to swim the English Channel this July as part of the biannual Cambridge vs Oxford Varsity Channel Relay.
Easter Residentials for high achieving students 2025
Magdalene’s Easter residentials welcomed 120+ Year 12s from Merseyside, the Isle of Man, and Wales, offering subject taster sessions, Cambridge life experiences, and inspiring future applicants.
Magdalene welcomes new Fellows
Magdalene welcomes several new Fellows, each bringing valuable experience and insight. We look forward to their impact across teaching, research, and the wider College community.
Magdalene student makes history in Varsity Golf victory
Congratulations to Magdalene’s Chloë Royston on making history as the first woman to win her singles at the Varsity Golf Match, leading Cambridge to their first victory since 2018.
Magdalene Fellow wins prestigious Wenjin Book Award
Magdalene Life Fellow Professor James Raven has won the 2025 Wenjin Book Award for The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book, recognised for its global, accessible account of book history.
Peter Peckard Memorial Prize
The Peter Peckard Memorial Prize invites University of Cambridge undergraduates to submit essays or media addressing modern exploitation. Prize: £1,000. Submit by 10 July 2025.
Hundreds of students attend Magdalene’s largest Liverpool outreach event
Magdalene College's Liverpool Event on 20 March 2025 at St George’s Hall welcomed over 500 pupils and 80 teachers. The event provided insightful talks, taster lectures, and valuable networking opportunities.
Meet the 2025 Telephone Campaign callers
Magdalene’s Telephone Campaign runs from 22 March to 6 April, with our student team excited to connect with alumni worldwide. They’ll share College updates and seek support for our fundraising priorities.