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4 days ago · On 4th and 5th July, we will be open throughout the University of Cambridge Open Days for prospective applicants who are currently in their penultimate year of school (Year 12 in England and Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland or equivalent) and are considering applying to Peterhouse.
3 days ago · 'The colleges and halls: Peterhouse', in A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely: Volume 3, the City and University of Cambridge. Edited by J P C Roach( London, 1959), British History Online , accessed July 6, 2024, https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/cambs/vol3/pp334-340.
Jun 27, 2024 · University of Cambridge, English autonomous institution of higher learning at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, on the River Cam 50 miles (80 km) north of London. It is among the most prestigious universities in the world and counts among its notable scholars Charles Darwin, J.J. Thomson, and John Maynard Keynes.
16 hours ago · Peterhouse College. The oldest (and also one of the smallest) of Cambridge’s colleges, Peterhouse was founded in 1284. Its historic hall and storeroom on the south side of Old Court are the earliest of the original 13th-century buildings. Among those who studied here were Cardinal Beaufort, chemist Henry Cavendish, and poet Thomas Gray.
Jun 11, 2024 · The Centres & Institutes. POLIS includes ten Centres and Institutes which embody the intellectual diversity of the Department through their academic programmes and inspirational research across a broad range of subjects. Read more. Study with us.
1 day ago · In 1812, Babbage transferred to Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was the top mathematician there, but did not graduate with honours. He instead received a degree without examination in 1814.
Jun 29, 2024 · As the oldest college in Cambridge, Peterhouse is renowned for its rich history and commitment to long-standing traditions. It is not surprising, then, that the May Ball dress code aligns with the College’s historical penchant for tradition and prestige.
