Welcome to MagdaleneThe College is a warm and thriving community in which we strive to make everyone welcome. We are committed to excellence not only in academic life but in all aspects of what we do and we take great pride in the many achievements of the Members of our community.
Everest mountaineer’s letters digitised for the first time
Letters written by the famous mountaineer George Mallory have been made available to a global audience for the first time, in the centenary year of his fatal attempt to scale Everest.
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Personal Statement Workshops
21 May and 4 June 2024
Our Schools Liaison Officer will lead two webinars on UCAS Personal Statements for students applying to university for 2025 entry.
Pepys Restoration Project
2024 marks the 300th anniversary of the Pepys Library arriving at Magdalene.
This year is focussed on raising funds to completely renovate and repurpose the unique Grade I listed Pepys Building.
Essay Competition
Essay competition on human exploitation in the world today and the actions needed to eliminate it. £1000 first prize!
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Alumni and Supporters
Magdalene alumni are Members of College for life and are very much part of the College community.
Magdalene Members can be found in every corner of the globe, we run a very active events programme for Members throughout the year. The College offers a number of benefits to its non-resident Members including Dining rights, Guest rooms in College, and punt hire.
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Undergraduates
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Postgraduates
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Fellows
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Alumni
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Years of Study
About
Magdalene College in the twenty-first century continues a tradition of education and exploration on this riverside site that goes back nearly 600 years.
About
College Life
Find out about what it's like to live, study and socialise at Magdalene. Our small annual intake helps to foster a family atmosphere and a close-knit community.
College Life
Study
We are keen to encourage anyone with the academic potential to succeed at Cambridge to apply to Magdalene.
Study
Student Life
We value the opportunities we have to get to know one another, irrespective of our subject and status.
Student Life
Alumni
Magdalene alumni are Members of College for life and are at the centre of the College community.
Alumni
Supporting Magdalene
With your help, we can do even more to encourage our talented community of bright young minds to achieve their academic and personal potential
Supporting Magdalene
Events
Magdalene hosts a wide range of events throughout the year for both resident and non-resident Members of the College.
Events
Pepys Restoration Project
2024 marks the 300th anniversary of the Pepys Library arriving at Magdalene. This year is focussed on raising funds to completely renovate and repurpose the unique Grade...
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Events
Shakespeare in the Fellows' Garden
2024 marks a historic occasion for Magdalene as we celebrate 300 years since the Pepys Library arrived in College. We are thrilled to invite alumni and their guests to a special theatrical performance in the Fellows' Garden to honour this historic anniversary.
Library and Archives
Pepys Library Tours
Step back in time and explore the captivating Pepys Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Summer guided tour times and dates are now available to book. This remarkable library offers a rare glimpse into a complete private library from the 17th-century. Among its treasures are Pepys's original diaries, a priceless window into the past.
Academic
Summer Creative Writing Bursary
The RF Kuang Writing Bursary is a summer creative writing opportunity for Magdalene students. We caught up with English undergraduate Joe, recipient of the inaugural bursary, to learn about his love of poetry, his writing plans and how the bursary will facilitate his summer project.
Events
Alumni
Magdalene in London: Dinner at the House of Lords 2024
Fully Booked - We are delighted to invite Members to attend a special Magdalene in London dinner at The House of Lords on Friday 7 June 2024.
Lectures
The Dias Law Lecture and Lunch 2024
Mickey Dias was a much loved Law Fellow from 1955 until his death in 2009. Magdalene has instituted an annual lecture in his memory and we are delighted to announce that the first Dias Lecture will be given by Mickey’s daughter, Dame Julia Dias DBE (the Hon. Mrs Justice Dias), on 15 June 2024.
Alumni
May Bumps Marquee
Magdalene Members and their guests are invited to come and support the Magdalene Boat Club crews at this year's May Bumps Marquee on Saturday 15 June.