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A Persian Manuscript for Samuel Pepys: Naval Networks and Indology in Restoration England.
Pepys Library 1281 is a Persian manuscript of Anvarī’s poetry, reflecting Samuel Pepys's interest in non-Latin scripts. It highlights his connections with global intellectual networks in the 17th century.
Digitisation of Pepys’s ‘Calligraphicall’ Fragments
We are pleased to announce the digitisation of Samuel Pepys’s collection of medieval manuscripts and early printed book fragments.
The Digitisation of Pepys’s ‘Calligraphicall’ Fragments
The digitisation of Samuel Pepys's collection of medieval manuscript and early printed book fragments is now available online, offering a valuable resource for both scholars and general readers.
Arts and Humanities Essay Competition 2023 Winners
Magdalene College is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Arts and Humanities Essay Competition, which received over 110 entries from Year 12 students across the UK.
HE+ Merseyside visit Magdalene
Magdalene College welcomed 30 students from the HE+ Merseyside programme for an overnight visit. HE+ supports Year 12 students with advice, super-curricular activities, and university experience.
Magdalene Matters Issue 53
Issue 53 of Magdalene Matters features College news and articles from Members, including 44 years in Ireland’s Foreign Affairs, the Basilica of Mary Magdalene, and work with the Metropolitan Police.
Honorary Fellow awarded an honorary degree from The University of Cambridge
Congratulations to Honorary Fellow Ms Lida Lopes Cardozo Kindersley MBE on receiving an honorary degree from the University of Cambridge, celebrated at a special congregation in the Senate House.
Fellows Promoted to Full Professorships
Magdalene College congratulates six Fellows promoted to full Professorships in the University of Cambridge's 2023 Academic Career Pathways, recognising their exceptional contributions to their fields.
Pepys and the Coronation
Pepys's vivid diary account of King Charles II’s 1661 coronation and procession, alongside related engravings and books in the Pepys Library, offers a personal view of the grand event.
The Power of a Four-Day Workweek
Research led by Professor Brendan Burchell and a team of Cambridge social scientists highlights the remarkable benefits of a four-day working week, as shown in a recent trial.
Magdalene College Magazine 2022-23
The 2022-23 College Magazine is now online, featuring a record of events from the past year and articles by Members of the College.
Congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III
The Master, Fellows, and Scholars of Magdalene College extend our congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Their Majesties' coronation, with best wishes for their leadership.