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Magdalene May Ball 2025
The Magdalene May Ball 2025 will take place on 25 June. Tickets go on sale 2 February 2025. Enjoy an elegant night of tradition, fine dining, and unforgettable experiences.
Explore Cambridge subjects with our online taster webinars
Magdalene College offers online Subject Taster webinars from January to March 2025, covering subjects like Medicine, Law, and Maths. Register to experience Cambridge-level teaching.
Magdalene Members Recognised in New Year Honours
Magdalene College celebrates Members honoured in the King’s New Year Honours for their outstanding contributions in heritage, military service, energy, biogeochemistry, and higher education.
Season’s Greetings from all at Magdalene
Magdalene College celebrates a busy term with exhibitions, Advent carols, and festive events. Wishing all Members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from Sir Christopher Greenwood and the team.
Richard Ladborough (1908-1972)
Richard "Dick" Ladborough, Fellow of French Literature and Pepys Librarian at Magdalene, left a lasting impact through his mischievous humour, erudition, and collection of Enlightenment works.
Definitive selection from A.C. Benson’s Diaries
A comprehensive edition of A.C. Benson’s Diaries, edited by Professors Eamon Duffy and Ronald Hyam, will be published soon. Subscribe now to secure your copy and support this historic project.
Support Magdalene this Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, support Magdalene College’s vital initiatives, from student assistance to mental health resources and the Pepys Building restoration. Every gift makes a lasting impact.
Impact Report 2023-24
The Magdalene Impact Report highlights the vital role of donations in supporting the College and its students. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who contribute to Magdalene's continued success.
Magdalene Fellow wins award for groundbreaking research
Magdalene Fellow Professor Brendan Burchell and his team won the ESRC Impact Prize for their research on the four-day workweek, showing significant benefits for both employees and employers.
Cambridge University Interview Webinars – Watch Now
Boost your Cambridge interview skills with Magdalene’s helpful webinar recordings, offering essential tips and insights from our Schools Liaison Officer and Student Ambassadors.
Remembrance Sunday 2024: College Act of Remembrance
Magdalene’s Act of Remembrance will be held in the College Chapel on Remembrance Sunday, 10 November at 6.00pm. Join us for reflection, silence, and prayers for peace.
Musical Composition Competition
Enter the Magdalene Musical Composition Competition! Compose a piece for the historic Haward Spinet, with £750 prizes for solo compositions or spinet and soprano settings of Chaucer's lyrics.