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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.
Elinor James
This year’s IWD blog highlights Elinor James, a bold printer-author who published over 90 pamphlets and championed Anglicanism, defying expectations and censorship in 17th-century London.
New Library wins 2022 Civic Trust Award
The New Library has won a 2022 Civic Trust Award, recognising outstanding architecture and design. Selected from 160 global entries, it was praised for its relationship with Magdalene College.
Senex Globe Restoration
Magdalene holds a rare pair of 18th-century Senex globes, crafted with Jonathan Sisson. Restored and conserved, they now sit proudly in the Old Library as examples of historic scientific artistry.
Bishop Simon Barrington-Ward
It is with great sadness that the College has learned of the death of Honorary Fellow Simon Barrington-Ward, KCMG. Our condolences go to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Magdalene-Magdalen Sports Day 2022
Magdalene College triumphed in netball, badminton, mixed hockey, and football at Sports Day. Despite losses in tennis, squash, and rugby, the day ended with victories in darts, pool, and table football.
Mr Bamber Gascoigne CBE
It is with great regret that the College announces the death of our Honorary Fellow, Bamber Gascoigne CBE, on 8 February 2022, at the age of 87.
Professor William Rodolph (Bill) Cornish
We are deeply saddened to inform Members of the passing of distinguished Life Fellow, Professor William Cornish (1990). Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, and colleagues.
La Cappella Sistina
The Old Library has received La Cappella Sistina, a monumental photographic set of the Sistine Chapel, linking modern artistry to historic volumes in Magdalene’s collections.
Inside the New Library
Take a virtual tour of the New Library! We’ve created a short film to showcase this incredible addition to the College, made possible by the generous support of our Members and Friends.
Gold for the New Library
The New Library at Magdalene College has won the Gold Award and the Education & Public Sector award at the 2021 Wood Awards, recognising exceptional timber design and craftsmanship.
Dr Adrian Baez-Ortega wins global Science Prize
Dr Adrian Baez-Ortega, Magdalene Research Fellow, has won the prestigious Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists for his research on cell evolution and the history of contagious cancer in dogs.
James Stearn, the Head Porter who died of grief
James Stearn, Head Porter at Magdalene College, died in 1918 after losing his son, Sydney, during WWI. His death highlights the emotional toll of the war on those at home, despite his service to the College.