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Stay up to date with the latest from Magdalene, including College announcements, academic achievements, alumni updates, feature articles, and highlights from recent events.
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.
Choir Tour to Italy
Magdalene College Choir performed in Italy’s Puglia region, with concerts in Monopoli, Bari, and more. They also gave workshops at local schools and collaborated with Orfeo Futuro.
Telephone Campaign – thank you!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all Members who contributed to the recent Telephone Campaign. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and future Magdalene Members.
Magdalene Residential 2023
The annual Magdalene Residential returned in-person, welcoming 44 students from Merseyside, North Wales, and the Isle of Man to experience life at Cambridge, including academic sessions and campus tours.
From Merseyside to Magdalene
Over 350 Year 10 and 11 students from 30 schools attended Magdalene's biennial Liverpool Event on 20th March 2023, held for the first time at the Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Mr Felipe Schuery awarded Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching
Congratulations to Magdalene Fellow Mr Felipe Schuery (2018) on receiving the 2023 Pilkington Prize for excellence in teaching, recognising his substantial contribution to Cambridge’s teaching programme.
Jane Porter
For International Women’s Day 2023, the historic libraries of Magdalene are highlighting the life and work of the novelist Jane
Arts and Humanities Essay Competition 2023
Magdalene College is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Arts and Humanities Essay Competition. Open to Year 12 students from UK state schools, the competition covers diverse subjects.