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Newnham is the oldest women's college in Cambridge, founded in 1871. It offers a vibrant and diverse community of learning, teaching and research, with a tradition of producing strong, witty and rebellious women.
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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.
Learn how to apply to Newnham, a historic and beautiful College in the centre of Cambridge. Find out about access and outreach, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and research opportunities.
Welcome to Newnham – the College where you can walk on the grass! That sums us up – we’re friendly, informal, and try to break down the barriers between students and Fellows, so that everyone can learn from each other. One thing that makes us special – Newnham is a College for women, led by women.
The Fellows and students at Newnham carry out world-class research across a wide range of disciplines. We offer several opportunities for research funding, including Junior Research Fellowships and Travelling Research Fellowships.