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Newnham College is the oldest women's college in Cambridge, founded in 1871. It offers a vibrant and diverse community of learning, teaching and research, and supports students to change the world.
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Newnham is one of the 31 colleges of the University of...
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Newnham is a historic and beautiful College in the centre of...
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Whether you want to row for Cambridge, act with the...
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The Fellows and students at Newnham carry out world-class...
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There are many ways to stay involved with Newnham College as...
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Newnham College offers a wide variety of modern and...
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Newnham’s first Giving Day is taking place on 16 – 17 May...
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Newnham College is a women's constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1871 by a group organising Lectures for Ladies, members of which included philosopher Henry Sidgwick and suffragist campaigner Millicent Garrett Fawcett. It was the second women's college to be founded at Cambridge, following Girton College.
Newnham is one of the 31 colleges of the University of Cambridge: a place of learning, teaching and research. Our college was established in 1871, as a women’s college at a time when women were not allowed to attend the University.
Newnham is a historic and friendly College for women, offering accommodation, facilities, bursaries and support for undergraduates. Learn more about its history, location, events and virtual tour on its website.
Newnham is a historic and beautiful College in the centre of Cambridge. Each year we welcome high-achieving students from many different nationalities and backgrounds. Newnham is a place to excel and it is a place where you will find support, encouragement and friendship.
Newnham College was established in 1871, as a women’s college at a time when women were not allowed to attend the University. Our co-founders included Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett, the famous campaigner for women’s suffrage. Find out about our history and discover some of the moments in the Newnham timeline.
Newnham began as a house for five students in Regent Street in Cambridge in 1871. Lectures for Ladies had been started in Cambridge in 1870.