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James Duport and Play Quartos
Two rare playbooks at Magdalene may have belonged to James Duport, Master in Pepys’s time. They show his interest in Renaissance drama, even during periods of censorship and war.
Crafting Your University Application
Join Magdalene’s Schools Liaison Officer for two free webinars on writing standout UCAS statements and preparing strong Cambridge applications.
Honouring the Heroes of D-Day
Magdalene honours the 80th anniversary of D-Day, paying tribute to alumni Tedder and Leigh-Mallory for their leadership in the Allied air campaign during Operation Overlord.
Arthur Sale
The cataloguing of the Arthur Sale collection is complete. The collection, now available on ‘idiscover’, showcases 19th-century literature and fascinating discoveries, including a pressed flower.
Summer Creative Writing Bursary
English student Joe Wright has received the inaugural RF Kuang Writing Bursary to write his first poetry pamphlet over the summer, exploring themes rooted in the North Pennines.
Mark vs. Tristram
To mark 70 years since C. S. Lewis joined Magdalene, we spotlight a playful pamphlet in the Old Library: a mock legal exchange on Tristram and Isolde, penned by Lewis and Owen Barfield.
Easter Residentials for High-achieving Students
Magdalene hosted two Easter residentials for students from Wales, Merseyside, and the Isle of Man, offering academic sessions, university insights, and a Cambridge experience.
Professor Helen Vendler (1933-2024)
Magdalene remembers Professor Helen Vendler, Honorary Fellow and leading poetry critic, whose time at the College inspired key work and left a lasting legacy.
Everest mountaineer’s letters digitised for the first time
Letters from George Mallory, detailing war, love, and Everest, are now freely accessible online in the centenary year of his final climb attempt.
School visits to Magdalene
Magdalene regularly hosts school groups for day visits to the College.
Professor Paul Lane awarded European Research Council Advanced Grant
Magdalene Fellow, Professor Paul Lane, has been awarded a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant for his project on the archaeology of ancient pastoral societies in Kenya.
Telephone Campaign 2024 – Thank You!
Thank you to all our Members who donated during the recent Telephone Campaign. Over £178,000 was raised, supporting mental health resources and the Pepys Restoration Project.