The latest news from Newnham’s Fellows, researchers, students and staff.
Newnham students around the world took part in an online quiz, with questions ranging from quirky history to fun facts. Bodies may be in lockdown – minds certainly aren’t, and the quizmasters were impressed…
Looking for a creative activity while you’re stuck at home? Newnham’s artist-researcher-collaborator, artist Luciana Rosado, has created some simple creative activities that draw on themes of her own work. Luciana explains, “I have compiled…
Dr Helen Firth, Consultant Clinical Geneticist and Bye-Fellow of Newnham College, has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. She is among 50 leading UK researchers elected to the…
We’re delighted to welcome Sarah Carthew as our new Registrar of the Roll and Director of Development. Sarah joins us after 6 years in a similar post at St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford…
Newnham College is delighted to announce that biologist Dr Gabi Heller, our Rosalind Franklin Research Fellow, has been named a Schmidt Science Fellow 2020. The Schmidt Science Fellows programme, for exceptional early career researchers,…
Newnham alumna, composer Sarah Cattley has won the inaugural Jesus College Composition Competition. Sarah is an award-winning composer, and studied music at Newnham College. Her work continues to gain recognition and has been performed…
PhD student Shirley (Xiaoqi) Liu has won a British Education Award in recognition of her achievements during her Cambridge Master of Engineering degree (MEng). “My undergraduate journey has been transformative and enjoyable. I’m happy…
Newnham welcomes Portuguese artist Luciana Rosado as our second Artist-Researcher Collaborator. The annual scheme brings together artists and researchers to explore key topics of our time, enabling a symbiotic relationship between the arts and…
This year, Newnham has seen many students represent the University in their chosen sport and be awarded Blues. From hockey to fencing, gymnastics, badminton, sailing and waterpolo, our students have had an impressive year.…
The University of Cambridge has published new advice for UK and international offer holders, particularly those who face disruption to their education over the coming weeks. Please visit the University’s web page for more…