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About Newnham. Newnham College is the lively and sociable women’s College at the heart of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1871, we are the oldest College run by women, for women. At its heart, a Cambridge College is a community of learning, teaching and research.
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College life. Principals. Alumnae. In literature and film. Gallery. See also. References. External links. Newnham College, Cambridge. Coordinates: 52°11′58″N0°06′28″E52.1995°N 0.1077°E. Newnham College is a women's constituent college of the University of Cambridge. [4]
Why Newnham? 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.
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Newnham College was established in 1871, as a women’s college at a time when women were not allowed to attend the University. Our co-founders included Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett, the famous campaigner for women’s suffrage. Find out about our history and discover some of the moments in the Newnham timeline.
Newnham College 1871-2021: 150 years of pioneering, inspiring, supporting, sharing…. The 150th Anniversary celebrations will run throughout 2021 to the summer of 2022. Events, projects and inspiration for everyone to get involved in – whether virtually or here in person.