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Explore the College on our Virtual Tour. Come to an Open Day. 150 years ago, a group of radicals – philosophers, campaigners, scientists, writers – came together to create a Cambridge College for women unlike any other. Newnham proudly remains radical, friendly, supportive and challenging, and equality is at our heart.
Admissions. Newnham is a historic and beautiful College in the centre of Cambridge. Each year we welcome high-achieving students from many different nationalities and backgrounds. Newnham is a place to excel and it is a place where you will find support, encouragement and friendship.
Student Life. Whether you want to row for Cambridge, act with the Cambridge Footlights or debate in the world-famous Cambridge Union, Newnham is the College for you. With its strong sense of community, excellent facilities and beautiful and historic city centre site, there is no better base.
Newnham College. Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DF, UK. Tel. +44 (0)1223 335757 newnham150@newn.cam.ac.uk
Newnham was established in 1871 as a house in which young women could reside while attending lectures in Cambridge, long before they were allowed to become full members of the university with the granting of degrees to women in 1948. No Ordinary ‘Rag’: the attack on the Clough gates.
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.
Newnham is the women’s college in the heart of Cambridge – led by women, for women. 150 years ago, a group of radicals – philosophers, campaigners, scientists, writers – came together to create a Cambridge College unlike any other.
