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A New President for Magdalene
On 1 October, Dr Jane Hughes (1987) retired after five years as President. Professor Brendan Burchell, Drury Fellow, has been appointed to succeed her. He shares his thoughts.
New Library Grand Opening
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO officially opened the New Library at Magdalene College on 2 July 2022, during a grand garden party attended by the Master, senior Fellows, and Members.
Magdalene Matters 52
Magdalene Matters, the College's alumni and friends newsletter, covers College news, features, and events. Issue #52 includes updates from the new President, the Choir’s tour, and more.
Dr Luckett Bequest
The Old Library has received a major bequest from Dr Richard Luckett, including rare Purcell scores, semi-opera libretti, and early music theory texts, enhancing its Restoration collections.
Dr Allègre Hadida awarded Cambridge Judge Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr Allègre Hadida, Magdalene Fellow and Director of Studies in Management Studies, has received a Cambridge Judge Excellence in Teaching Award for her outstanding contribution to education.
New Library wins Royal Institute of British Architects National Award
The New Library has been announced as one of the winners of The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) National Awards 2022. RIBA has recognised outstanding architecture for over 180 years.
Giving Day – thank you!
Thank you to all who donated to Magdalene Giving Day. Together, we raised over £155,000 for Student Welfare, Mental Health, Bursaries, Postgraduate Support, and College Activities.
New Library wins Royal Institute of British Architects East Award
The New Library has won a RIBA East Award. Judges praised the design, calling it "a deft and inspiring temple to learning." Dr Marcus Waithe, College Librarian, expressed delight in the recognition.
Professor Paul Dupree awarded Advanced Grant from the European Research Council
Magdalene’s Postgraduate Tutor, Professor Paul Dupree (1996), has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant to study plant carbohydrates, aiming to replace fossil fuels and plastics with renewable alternatives.
Two Magdalene Birdmen
Magdalene celebrates two ornithologists: Newton, a pioneer of bird conservation, and Lack, who revolutionised ornithology by studying bird behaviour and ecology in the wild.
Magdalene Master, Sir Christopher Greenwood, added to the Eminent Scholars Archive
Sir Christopher John Greenwood has been added to the Eminent Scholars Archive. The archive includes interviews covering his career, views on international law, and his work on armed conflict.
The Peterborough Antiphoner
Digitised by DIAMM, the 14th-century Peterborough Antiphoner is a key English chant source. Likely from Peterborough Abbey, its path to Magdalene remains uncertain despite possible ties.