Magdalene College past events
Past Events
Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints and Textiles
Ebu Estandar, a Taiwanese artist from Namasia, draws on memories and nature to create vivid paintings shaped by her life in Taiwan, Mexico, and the UK.
Magdalene Medical Society Dinner 2025
We are delighted to invite current and former Medical students, alumni working in medicine, and their guests to the Magdalene Medical Society Dinner.
An Evening with John Simpson
Join BBC World Affairs Editor and Magdalene Honorary Fellow John Simpson CBE (English, 1963) for an evening of insight from one of the UK’s most experienced foreign correspondents.
The Pepys Dinner 2025
Since 1900, Magdalene has held an annual dinner to mark the birthday of alumnus Samuel Pepys. We warmly invite Fellows, Pepys Circle, Master's Guild members, and guests to join us.
Reunion Dinner for 1982-1984 matriculands
The Master and Fellows invite Members from 1982-1984 to the Reunion Dinner in College. We look forward to reconnecting, sharing memories, and celebrating the lasting bonds forged during your time here.
Manchester Dinner
Join fellow alumni, Members, and their guests for Magdalene’s first regional dinner in Manchester. We look forward to welcoming those based in the north of England for an enjoyable evening together.
Arthur Christopher Benson, Diarist A Centenary Exhibition
Arthur Christopher Benson: Diarist. A centenary exhibition marks 100 years since the death of Magdalene’s most generous Master, who served from 1915 to 1925 and left a lasting legacy at the College.
A. C. Benson Centenary Lecture
Join us for the A. C. Benson Centenary Lecture, "A Headlong Pen", by Professor Eamon Duffy. The lecture will explore the life and diaries of Arthur Christopher Benson, former Master of Magdalene.
MA Day Reunion for 2018 Matriculands
We are delighted to invite back those Members who matriculated with an undergraduate degree in October 2018 to receive their MA Cantab and join us for a special Reunion Dinner with fellow alumni.
Singapore Dinner 2025
The Master, Sir Christopher Greenwood, the Senior Tutor, Professor Stuart Martin, and Development Director, Mrs Corinne Lloyd, will visit Singapore this April and look forward to meeting alumni.
Westminster Abbey Evensong & Drinks Reception
Magdalene Members are invited to a special Evensong at Westminster Abbey, sung by the College Choir, followed by a drinks reception in the Abbey Cloisters.
Kuala Lumpur Dinner 2025
We are honoured that HRH Sultan Dr Nazrin Shah, Ruler of Perak and Honorary Fellow, will host a Magdalene Dinner in Kuala Lumpur.