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Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer
The cataloguing of the Van de Weyer albums is complete. Highlights include letters from figures like the Duke of Wellington and Maria Edgeworth. The collection is now searchable online.
Fellow elected to the British Academy
Congratulations to Professor Tim Harper on his election to The British Academy, recognising his leadership and contributions to the humanities and social sciences.
Year 12 Humanities Essay Competition Winners
Magdalene announces the winners of the 2024 Armstrong Essay Competition, with Ciara Potter taking First Prize for her essay on visual communication and the study of texts.
Choir tours Bosnia and Herzegovina
Magdalene Choir toured Bosnia and Herzegovina, performing in Mostar and Sarajevo, sharing choral music and cultural exchange, and meeting the British Ambassador.
In Search of Britain’s Utopias
Dr Vitali Vitaliev reflects on life at Magdalene as his tenure as Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow ends, marking the occasion with a talk on his new book, Trucks in the Garden of Eden.
Magdalene Matters Issue 54
The latest Magdalene Matters is out now! Issue 54 features College news and stories from Members on AI, Pepys, wartime fashion, and more.
Professor Thomas (Tony) Cockerill
Magdalene mourns the passing of Life Fellow Professor Tony Cockerill, a dedicated teacher and economist who served the College and its students with distinction.
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.