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Magdalene Matters 56
The latest Magdalene Matters is out now! Issue 56 features College news and stories from Members, including an update on the Pepys Restoration Project, insights from Admissions, Outreach and Support, a look at Magdalene maintenance in the 18th century, new developments in neurotechnology, coverage of the Magdalen and Magdalene Sports Day, and more.
Mr Denis Murphy (1937-2026)
It is with deep sadness that the College announces the death of Mr Denis Murphy (1957), Honorary Fellow, Emeritus Fellow and former Senior Bursar of Magdalene College.
Magdalene alumna prepares for historic Indian Ocean rowing expedition
Dr Susannah Cass (2006), a Magdalene alumna and experienced ocean rower, is preparing to attempt a world‑first 5,500 mile unsupported crossing of the Indian Ocean as part of the Brainwaves crew.
Admission of the Fellows
We were delighted to admit three new academics to the Magdalene Fellowship today: Professor Thomas Krieg, Dr Julia Khodko, and Dr Dean Jobin-Bevans.
May Bumps Marquee
The Mallory Club invites the College community to support the Magdalene Boat Club at this year’s Mays Marquee on Ditton Meadow, held on Saturday 20 June, for the final day of the May Bumps.
Magdalene College Choir Tour to Hungary
The College Choir has recently completed a successful multi-city tour of Hungary, performing in Budapest, Pécs, and Szeged.
Easter Residentials 2026
Over the Easter holidays, Magdalene hosted its annual residentials for students from our link areas of Merseyside, the Isle of Man, and North Wales.
Professor Eamon Duffy FBA awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws
Congratulations to Magdalene Emeritus Fellow Professor Eamon Duffy FBA (1979) on being awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of Notre Dame at its 2026 Commencement.
Magdalene Legacies of Enslavement Research
As part of ongoing work on our history, the College is making research from our Legacies of Enslavement project available in interim reports.
Peter Peckard Memorial Prize
Magdalene College invites Cambridge undergraduates to enter the Peter Peckard Memorial Prize essay competition. Prize: £1,500!
"The whole play is a crescendo", First and Final Year English Undergraduates put on 'The Great Gatsby'
Tally (English 2023) and Mia (English 2025) are both part of an upcoming production of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at the ADC Theatre from the 17 February to 21 February. Tally is directing it, Mia is playing Daisy, and nobody knows who Gatsby is.
2026 Armstrong Arts and Humanities Essay Competition Opens for Entries
Applications are now open for the 2026 Armstrong Arts and Humanities Essay Competition for students in UK state schools.