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Stay up to date with the latest from Magdalene, including College announcements, academic achievements, alumni updates, feature articles, and highlights from recent events.
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.
Magdalene Telephone Campaign 2025
Magdalene’s Telephone Campaign runs from 22 March to 6 April, with students calling alumni to share updates and raise funds for student support, teaching, and the Pepys Restoration Project.
Magdalene student wins Cambridge’s Take it to the Bridge Competition
Magdalene student Iona Luke wins the popular "Take it to the Bridge" competition, impressing judges with her vocal artistry. She will receive studio time, industry guidance, and more.
Elizabeth Bathurst
For IWD 2025, we spotlight Truth Vindicated, a rare book written, printed, and owned by three Quaker women across three centuries: Elizabeth Bathurst, Mary Hinde, and Elizabeth Grubb.
Magdalene student wins Oxford and Cambridge Club Music Prize
Magdalene student Dani Walker wins the Oxford and Cambridge Club Music Prize, earning a bursary, honorary membership, and a performance opportunity in London
Enter the 2025 Armstrong Arts and Humanities Essay Competition!
Magdalene College launches the 2025 Armstrong Arts and Humanities Essay Competition for Year 12 (or equivalent) students. Win cash prizes, gain recognition, and boost university applications.
The Pontifex Collection
The Pontifex collection, now catalogued, includes first editions of Charles Dickens' works, offering unique insights like original periodical covers and illustrated comparisons in Oliver Twist.