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Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge is a community of scholars and students, current and future leaders in their fields.
It's Matriculation Day! 🎓
Congratulations to all our new Undergraduates who officially became members of the College today.
Congratulations to all our new Undergraduates who officially became members of the College today.
October 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It's Matriculation Day! 🎓
Congratulations to all our new Undergraduates who officially became members of the College today.
Congratulations to all our new Undergraduates who officially became members of the College today.
Join us for the 4th Long Club Dinner, celebrating the Downing College Rugby Union Football Club! 🏉
The Dinner takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025, and is a fantastic opportunity for members of the club, past and present, to come together.
Book now: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/long-club-dinner
The Dinner takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025, and is a fantastic opportunity for members of the club, past and present, to come together.
Book now: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/long-club-dinner
July 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Join us for the 4th Long Club Dinner, celebrating the Downing College Rugby Union Football Club! 🏉
The Dinner takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025, and is a fantastic opportunity for members of the club, past and present, to come together.
Book now: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/long-club-dinner
The Dinner takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025, and is a fantastic opportunity for members of the club, past and present, to come together.
Book now: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/long-club-dinner
@stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social, Downing Fellow in Land Economy, was quoted in @theguardian.com's 'Against the tide' series last week about her research on coastal towns in the UK, and why young people in particular are struggling.
Find out more:
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/downing-fell...
Find out more:
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/downing-fell...
July 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
@stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social, Downing Fellow in Land Economy, was quoted in @theguardian.com's 'Against the tide' series last week about her research on coastal towns in the UK, and why young people in particular are struggling.
Find out more:
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/downing-fell...
Find out more:
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/downing-fell...
"Hilarious, playful and brimming with creative energy."
A great review of Downing Dramatic Society's latest production of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' in The Tab. 🎭
Read the full review: thetab.com/2025/06/20/r...
A great review of Downing Dramatic Society's latest production of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' in The Tab. 🎭
Read the full review: thetab.com/2025/06/20/r...
Review: As You Like It
All the worlds are on stage: the Shakespearian, the 1970s, and the present
thetab.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Hilarious, playful and brimming with creative energy."
A great review of Downing Dramatic Society's latest production of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' in The Tab. 🎭
Read the full review: thetab.com/2025/06/20/r...
A great review of Downing Dramatic Society's latest production of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' in The Tab. 🎭
Read the full review: thetab.com/2025/06/20/r...
🌸Beautiful Bee Orchids are in bloom at College. 🌸
Interested in exploring our grounds? The Gardens Team is offering exclusive tours, as well as a range of other horticultural experience days and workshops for gardening enthusiasts. 🌳👩🌾
Find out more: dow.cam.ac.uk/garden-days
Interested in exploring our grounds? The Gardens Team is offering exclusive tours, as well as a range of other horticultural experience days and workshops for gardening enthusiasts. 🌳👩🌾
Find out more: dow.cam.ac.uk/garden-days
June 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🌸Beautiful Bee Orchids are in bloom at College. 🌸
Interested in exploring our grounds? The Gardens Team is offering exclusive tours, as well as a range of other horticultural experience days and workshops for gardening enthusiasts. 🌳👩🌾
Find out more: dow.cam.ac.uk/garden-days
Interested in exploring our grounds? The Gardens Team is offering exclusive tours, as well as a range of other horticultural experience days and workshops for gardening enthusiasts. 🌳👩🌾
Find out more: dow.cam.ac.uk/garden-days
Over the weekend, Downing celebrated Commemoration Day, marking the anniversary of the laying of the College’s foundation stone in 1807.
The occasion allowed the College to thank all benefactors who have helped support Downing over the years.
More here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing...
The occasion allowed the College to thank all benefactors who have helped support Downing over the years.
More here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing...
May 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Over the weekend, Downing celebrated Commemoration Day, marking the anniversary of the laying of the College’s foundation stone in 1807.
The occasion allowed the College to thank all benefactors who have helped support Downing over the years.
More here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing...
The occasion allowed the College to thank all benefactors who have helped support Downing over the years.
More here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing...
Congratulations to Professor Ed Bullmore, Honorary Fellow, who has been announced as a new Fellow of @royalsociety.org, the UK's national academy of sciences.
Read more about his work: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-ed-bullmore-elected-fellow-royal-society
Read more about his work: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-ed-bullmore-elected-fellow-royal-society
May 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Congratulations to Professor Ed Bullmore, Honorary Fellow, who has been announced as a new Fellow of @royalsociety.org, the UK's national academy of sciences.
Read more about his work: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-ed-bullmore-elected-fellow-royal-society
Read more about his work: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-ed-bullmore-elected-fellow-royal-society
Congratulations to Downing's Rahul Sharan, who finished in 1st place in the Cambridge v Oxford Varsity Karting Race. His victory helped Cambridge retain the title for a fifth year in a row. 🏆🏎
Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-student-wins-varsity-karting
Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-student-wins-varsity-karting
May 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Congratulations to Downing's Rahul Sharan, who finished in 1st place in the Cambridge v Oxford Varsity Karting Race. His victory helped Cambridge retain the title for a fifth year in a row. 🏆🏎
Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-student-wins-varsity-karting
Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-student-wins-varsity-karting
Congratulations to Downing's Table Tennis team, who won the University's annual Cuppers tournament. 🏓🎉
Read about their victory: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/cuppers-victory-downings-table-tennis-team
Read about their victory: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/cuppers-victory-downings-table-tennis-team
May 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations to Downing's Table Tennis team, who won the University's annual Cuppers tournament. 🏓🎉
Read about their victory: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/cuppers-victory-downings-table-tennis-team
Read about their victory: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/cuppers-victory-downings-table-tennis-team
Last weekend, Downing hosted the Varsity Sports Day against Lincoln College, our sister College at the University of Oxford.
Contests in football, netball and tennis were followed by an evening of rounders and tug-of-war on the Paddock, as well as pizza in the JCR. ⚽🎾🏃
Contests in football, netball and tennis were followed by an evening of rounders and tug-of-war on the Paddock, as well as pizza in the JCR. ⚽🎾🏃
May 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Last weekend, Downing hosted the Varsity Sports Day against Lincoln College, our sister College at the University of Oxford.
Contests in football, netball and tennis were followed by an evening of rounders and tug-of-war on the Paddock, as well as pizza in the JCR. ⚽🎾🏃
Contests in football, netball and tennis were followed by an evening of rounders and tug-of-war on the Paddock, as well as pizza in the JCR. ⚽🎾🏃
The 2025 edition of the College's literary magazine 'The Leaves' was launched at @heong-gallery.bsky.social last week.
The magazine features poetry, prose, drama and visual art by Downing students, Fellows, staff and alumni.
Read more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/creative-arts-celebrated-launch-leaves
The magazine features poetry, prose, drama and visual art by Downing students, Fellows, staff and alumni.
Read more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/creative-arts-celebrated-launch-leaves
May 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The 2025 edition of the College's literary magazine 'The Leaves' was launched at @heong-gallery.bsky.social last week.
The magazine features poetry, prose, drama and visual art by Downing students, Fellows, staff and alumni.
Read more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/creative-arts-celebrated-launch-leaves
The magazine features poetry, prose, drama and visual art by Downing students, Fellows, staff and alumni.
Read more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/creative-arts-celebrated-launch-leaves
The first episode of the brand new Downing Arts Podcast is now available to listen to! 🥳🎙
New episodes are released every Thursday during term time and can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or via the podcast website.
Listen now: downingarts.alitu.com/1?order=newest
New episodes are released every Thursday during term time and can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or via the podcast website.
Listen now: downingarts.alitu.com/1?order=newest
May 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The first episode of the brand new Downing Arts Podcast is now available to listen to! 🥳🎙
New episodes are released every Thursday during term time and can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or via the podcast website.
Listen now: downingarts.alitu.com/1?order=newest
New episodes are released every Thursday during term time and can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or via the podcast website.
Listen now: downingarts.alitu.com/1?order=newest
Downing alums demonstrated the power of collective giving recently by raising over £4,300 - enough to fund a full one-year bursary for a new Downing student matriculating in October 2025.
Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/enduring-connections-downing-alums-fund-class-gift-future-student
Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/enduring-connections-downing-alums-fund-class-gift-future-student
April 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Downing alums demonstrated the power of collective giving recently by raising over £4,300 - enough to fund a full one-year bursary for a new Downing student matriculating in October 2025.
Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/enduring-connections-downing-alums-fund-class-gift-future-student
Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/enduring-connections-downing-alums-fund-class-gift-future-student
Good luck to Downing's Ollie Boyne and Gianluca Maffi, who will be representing @CUBCsquad in this weekend's Boat Races. 🚣
Gianluca will be rowing at seat 2 in the Men's Lightweight crew on Saturday, while Ollie will be coxing the Men's Blue Boat on Sunday.
Images: Row 360
Gianluca will be rowing at seat 2 in the Men's Lightweight crew on Saturday, while Ollie will be coxing the Men's Blue Boat on Sunday.
Images: Row 360
April 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Good luck to Downing's Ollie Boyne and Gianluca Maffi, who will be representing @CUBCsquad in this weekend's Boat Races. 🚣
Gianluca will be rowing at seat 2 in the Men's Lightweight crew on Saturday, while Ollie will be coxing the Men's Blue Boat on Sunday.
Images: Row 360
Gianluca will be rowing at seat 2 in the Men's Lightweight crew on Saturday, while Ollie will be coxing the Men's Blue Boat on Sunday.
Images: Row 360
Downing alumnus Sir Trevor Nunn returned to the College this week to give the 2025 Richmond Lecture.
In a Q&A session, Sir Trevor shared stories of his time at Cambridge and his legendary career in theatre
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/sir-trevor-nunn-returns-downing-2025-richmond-lecture
In a Q&A session, Sir Trevor shared stories of his time at Cambridge and his legendary career in theatre
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/sir-trevor-nunn-returns-downing-2025-richmond-lecture
March 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Downing alumnus Sir Trevor Nunn returned to the College this week to give the 2025 Richmond Lecture.
In a Q&A session, Sir Trevor shared stories of his time at Cambridge and his legendary career in theatre
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/sir-trevor-nunn-returns-downing-2025-richmond-lecture
In a Q&A session, Sir Trevor shared stories of his time at Cambridge and his legendary career in theatre
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/sir-trevor-nunn-returns-downing-2025-richmond-lecture
Congratulations to Downing's Fin Edwards who has been selected to play in the men's Varsity Rugby match at the StoneX stadium in London on Saturday 8 March.
Tickets for the Varsity Matches are still available on the Saracens website: www.eticketing.co.uk/saracens/EDP...
Photo: CURUFC
Tickets for the Varsity Matches are still available on the Saracens website: www.eticketing.co.uk/saracens/EDP...
Photo: CURUFC
March 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Congratulations to Downing's Fin Edwards who has been selected to play in the men's Varsity Rugby match at the StoneX stadium in London on Saturday 8 March.
Tickets for the Varsity Matches are still available on the Saracens website: www.eticketing.co.uk/saracens/EDP...
Photo: CURUFC
Tickets for the Varsity Matches are still available on the Saracens website: www.eticketing.co.uk/saracens/EDP...
Photo: CURUFC
The #DowningCollege Netball team has its eyes set on glory this season! After securing promotion from Division 3 to Division 2 in Michaelmas, they have their eyes set on reaching the top division – a target that is firmly in their reach.
March 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The #DowningCollege Netball team has its eyes set on glory this season! After securing promotion from Division 3 to Division 2 in Michaelmas, they have their eyes set on reaching the top division – a target that is firmly in their reach.
Always nice to see the first signs of spring on the Domus after a long winter. 🌷🌼🌸
February 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Always nice to see the first signs of spring on the Domus after a long winter. 🌷🌼🌸
Reposted by Downing College
Today marks 9 years since we opened our doors for the first time! 🎉🥳
We've held over 20 exhibitions and collaborations with internationally celebrated artists, with lots more exciting shows in the pipeline. 🎨🖌️
🎁Happy birthday to The Heong Gallery!🎂
We've held over 20 exhibitions and collaborations with internationally celebrated artists, with lots more exciting shows in the pipeline. 🎨🖌️
🎁Happy birthday to The Heong Gallery!🎂
February 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today marks 9 years since we opened our doors for the first time! 🎉🥳
We've held over 20 exhibitions and collaborations with internationally celebrated artists, with lots more exciting shows in the pipeline. 🎨🖌️
🎁Happy birthday to The Heong Gallery!🎂
We've held over 20 exhibitions and collaborations with internationally celebrated artists, with lots more exciting shows in the pipeline. 🎨🖌️
🎁Happy birthday to The Heong Gallery!🎂
Dr Bonnie Lander Johnson, Fellow, has had two new books published by Cambridge University Press.
1️⃣The Cambridge Handbook of Literature and Plants
2️⃣Botanical Culture and Popular Belief in Shakespeare’s England
Read more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-fellow-has-two-new-books-published
1️⃣The Cambridge Handbook of Literature and Plants
2️⃣Botanical Culture and Popular Belief in Shakespeare’s England
Read more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-fellow-has-two-new-books-published
February 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Dr Bonnie Lander Johnson, Fellow, has had two new books published by Cambridge University Press.
1️⃣The Cambridge Handbook of Literature and Plants
2️⃣Botanical Culture and Popular Belief in Shakespeare’s England
Read more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-fellow-has-two-new-books-published
1️⃣The Cambridge Handbook of Literature and Plants
2️⃣Botanical Culture and Popular Belief in Shakespeare’s England
Read more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-fellow-has-two-new-books-published
🎉Congratulations to all those receiving offers from
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
today! 🎉
And to all our #DowningCollege applicants, we wish you the very best wherever that may take you.
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
today! 🎉
And to all our #DowningCollege applicants, we wish you the very best wherever that may take you.
January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎉Congratulations to all those receiving offers from
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
today! 🎉
And to all our #DowningCollege applicants, we wish you the very best wherever that may take you.
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
today! 🎉
And to all our #DowningCollege applicants, we wish you the very best wherever that may take you.
Congratulations to the six Downing alumni who have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list.
They have been recognised for their contributions across a range of fields.
Read more about their achievements here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-new-year-honours-for-downing-alumni
They have been recognised for their contributions across a range of fields.
Read more about their achievements here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-new-year-honours-for-downing-alumni
January 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Congratulations to the six Downing alumni who have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list.
They have been recognised for their contributions across a range of fields.
Read more about their achievements here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-new-year-honours-for-downing-alumni
They have been recognised for their contributions across a range of fields.
Read more about their achievements here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-new-year-honours-for-downing-alumni
Thanks to a generous legacy gift from Downing alum, John Frederick Fitz Miller (1978), over 50 Downing medical students have all been awarded a generous grant from the fund.
The John Miller Scholarships are given to eligible medical students, including those in their 5th or 6th year of study.
The John Miller Scholarships are given to eligible medical students, including those in their 5th or 6th year of study.
January 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Thanks to a generous legacy gift from Downing alum, John Frederick Fitz Miller (1978), over 50 Downing medical students have all been awarded a generous grant from the fund.
The John Miller Scholarships are given to eligible medical students, including those in their 5th or 6th year of study.
The John Miller Scholarships are given to eligible medical students, including those in their 5th or 6th year of study.
Emeritus Fellow Professor Trevor Robbins is on the latest episode of the Naked Scientists podcast, talking OCD, frontal lobes and AI.
Listen here: www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/titans-science-trevor-robbins
Listen here: www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/titans-science-trevor-robbins
Titans of Science: Trevor Robbins
The Cambridge University neuroscientist talks OCD, frontal lobes, and AI...
www.thenakedscientists.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Emeritus Fellow Professor Trevor Robbins is on the latest episode of the Naked Scientists podcast, talking OCD, frontal lobes and AI.
Listen here: www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/titans-science-trevor-robbins
Listen here: www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/titans-science-trevor-robbins
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the reality of the green economy. Is it truly transforming industries and investments, or is there more to uncover?
🗓️Friday 21 March
🕐6pm
📍Howard Theatre
Find out more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/global-green-economy-fact-or-fiction
🗓️Friday 21 March
🕐6pm
📍Howard Theatre
Find out more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/global-green-economy-fact-or-fiction
January 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the reality of the green economy. Is it truly transforming industries and investments, or is there more to uncover?
🗓️Friday 21 March
🕐6pm
📍Howard Theatre
Find out more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/global-green-economy-fact-or-fiction
🗓️Friday 21 March
🕐6pm
📍Howard Theatre
Find out more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/global-green-economy-fact-or-fiction