Darwin College, University of Cambridge
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The official account of Darwin College, founded in 1964 as the first postgraduate College in the University of Cambridge
Darwin is thrilled to welcome its first cohort of students as part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme.
Congratulations to Jacqueline, Abubakar, Esther, Samson, Ruquaiya and Isaac! We wish you all the best with your studies.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/welcome...
Congratulations to Jacqueline, Abubakar, Esther, Samson, Ruquaiya and Isaac! We wish you all the best with your studies.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/welcome...
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Darwin is thrilled to welcome its first cohort of students as part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme.
Congratulations to Jacqueline, Abubakar, Esther, Samson, Ruquaiya and Isaac! We wish you all the best with your studies.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/welcome...
Congratulations to Jacqueline, Abubakar, Esther, Samson, Ruquaiya and Isaac! We wish you all the best with your studies.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/welcome...
Get ready to cheer on four of Darwin's finest again this evening, as our fabulous University Challenge team return to the screen for their second-round match! Catch them on BBC2 at 8.30pm.
November 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Get ready to cheer on four of Darwin's finest again this evening, as our fabulous University Challenge team return to the screen for their second-round match! Catch them on BBC2 at 8.30pm.
Darwin alumna and President of the UK Space Trade Association Dr Alice Bunn will present the story of the International Space Station as it marks its 25th anniversary.
Out of This World: 25 Years of the ISS will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8pm on Saturday 1 Nov.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Out of This World: 25 Years of the ISS will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8pm on Saturday 1 Nov.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Darwin alumna and President of the UK Space Trade Association Dr Alice Bunn will present the story of the International Space Station as it marks its 25th anniversary.
Out of This World: 25 Years of the ISS will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8pm on Saturday 1 Nov.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Out of This World: 25 Years of the ISS will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8pm on Saturday 1 Nov.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Ahead of this weekend's graduation, one couple told us how their fieldwork in Uganda combined their very different interests, and why you should never turn down a Darwin Bop.
Thank you Sarika and Jürgen for letting us share your story, and congratulations!
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/graduat...
Thank you Sarika and Jürgen for letting us share your story, and congratulations!
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/graduat...
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Ahead of this weekend's graduation, one couple told us how their fieldwork in Uganda combined their very different interests, and why you should never turn down a Darwin Bop.
Thank you Sarika and Jürgen for letting us share your story, and congratulations!
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/graduat...
Thank you Sarika and Jürgen for letting us share your story, and congratulations!
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/graduat...
Many congratulations to Darwin Fellow and Director of @cambridgezero.bsky.social Professor Emily Shuckburgh, who has been announced today as the new Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Many congratulations to Darwin Fellow and Director of @cambridgezero.bsky.social Professor Emily Shuckburgh, who has been announced today as the new Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
Architects Jeremy Dixon & Edward Jones returned to Darwin yesterday to visit the Study Centre and Frank Young House which they created in 1994.
They toured the buildings with our Architecture students, as well as the Master, Bursar, Dean and Emeritus Fellows.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/revisit...
They toured the buildings with our Architecture students, as well as the Master, Bursar, Dean and Emeritus Fellows.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/revisit...
October 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Architects Jeremy Dixon & Edward Jones returned to Darwin yesterday to visit the Study Centre and Frank Young House which they created in 1994.
They toured the buildings with our Architecture students, as well as the Master, Bursar, Dean and Emeritus Fellows.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/revisit...
They toured the buildings with our Architecture students, as well as the Master, Bursar, Dean and Emeritus Fellows.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/revisit...
It's that time of year again, when we grab as many Darwinians as we can find and point a camera at them! Looking forward to seeing the final result.
October 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It's that time of year again, when we grab as many Darwinians as we can find and point a camera at them! Looking forward to seeing the final result.
Hosted by Darwin, this special roundtable brings together leading scholars and experts to explore the evolution and prospects of trilateral cooperation among the Republic of Korea, the United States and Japan.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hosted by Darwin, this special roundtable brings together leading scholars and experts to explore the evolution and prospects of trilateral cooperation among the Republic of Korea, the United States and Japan.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridge-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridge-...
Enormous congratulations to Darwin alumnus Professor John Clarke, who has been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.
John joined Darwin in 1965, as one of our first PhD students. He became an Honorary Fellow in 2023.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/alumnus...
John joined Darwin in 1965, as one of our first PhD students. He became an Honorary Fellow in 2023.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/alumnus...
October 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Enormous congratulations to Darwin alumnus Professor John Clarke, who has been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics.
John joined Darwin in 1965, as one of our first PhD students. He became an Honorary Fellow in 2023.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/alumnus...
John joined Darwin in 1965, as one of our first PhD students. He became an Honorary Fellow in 2023.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/alumnus...
A school founded by two Darwin alumni has been awarded the World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action, by T4 Education.
The Arbor School was opened in Dubai in 2018 by Sa’ad Al Omari (PhD, Zoology, 2004) and Pirin Erdoğdu (PhD, Astronomy, 2004).
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/school-...
The Arbor School was opened in Dubai in 2018 by Sa’ad Al Omari (PhD, Zoology, 2004) and Pirin Erdoğdu (PhD, Astronomy, 2004).
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/school-...
October 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A school founded by two Darwin alumni has been awarded the World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action, by T4 Education.
The Arbor School was opened in Dubai in 2018 by Sa’ad Al Omari (PhD, Zoology, 2004) and Pirin Erdoğdu (PhD, Astronomy, 2004).
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/school-...
The Arbor School was opened in Dubai in 2018 by Sa’ad Al Omari (PhD, Zoology, 2004) and Pirin Erdoğdu (PhD, Astronomy, 2004).
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/school-...
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Jane Goodall, Honorary Fellow and world-renowned conservationist.
The Master, Dr Mike Rands, said:
"The world has lost an uncompromising, passionate voice for nature."
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/dame-ja...
The Master, Dr Mike Rands, said:
"The world has lost an uncompromising, passionate voice for nature."
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/dame-ja...
October 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Jane Goodall, Honorary Fellow and world-renowned conservationist.
The Master, Dr Mike Rands, said:
"The world has lost an uncompromising, passionate voice for nature."
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/dame-ja...
The Master, Dr Mike Rands, said:
"The world has lost an uncompromising, passionate voice for nature."
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/dame-ja...
Congratulations to Darwin alumna Katherine Moar, whose second play, Ragdoll, opens at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre on 9th October.
Katherine talked to us about following up her acclaimed debut, Farm Hall, and juggling the roles of playwright and PhD student.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/alumna-...
Katherine talked to us about following up her acclaimed debut, Farm Hall, and juggling the roles of playwright and PhD student.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/alumna-...
October 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Congratulations to Darwin alumna Katherine Moar, whose second play, Ragdoll, opens at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre on 9th October.
Katherine talked to us about following up her acclaimed debut, Farm Hall, and juggling the roles of playwright and PhD student.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/alumna-...
Katherine talked to us about following up her acclaimed debut, Farm Hall, and juggling the roles of playwright and PhD student.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/alumna-...
Welcome to everyone joining Darwin for the first time, as a fabulous fortnight of Freshers activities kicks off to help our new students settle in!
It's wonderful to also see prospective students touring the College today - we look forward to seeing some of them again this time next year.
It's wonderful to also see prospective students touring the College today - we look forward to seeing some of them again this time next year.
September 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Welcome to everyone joining Darwin for the first time, as a fabulous fortnight of Freshers activities kicks off to help our new students settle in!
It's wonderful to also see prospective students touring the College today - we look forward to seeing some of them again this time next year.
It's wonderful to also see prospective students touring the College today - we look forward to seeing some of them again this time next year.
A team led by Darwin Fellow Professor Flora Samuel, Head of the Department of Architecture, has been awarded a grant of £3.12 million to chart green transition on Anglesey. The grant will allow the team to build on their work to create a Public Map Platform.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/anglese...
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/anglese...
September 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A team led by Darwin Fellow Professor Flora Samuel, Head of the Department of Architecture, has been awarded a grant of £3.12 million to chart green transition on Anglesey. The grant will allow the team to build on their work to create a Public Map Platform.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/anglese...
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/anglese...
We're not sure our nerves can take it, but for the second year running Darwin will be represented on the BBC's University Challenge!
Monday will see the new team take on Oxford's Green Templeton College at 8.30pm on BBC2.
Photo: Lifted Entertainment/Ric Lowe
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/darwin-...
Monday will see the new team take on Oxford's Green Templeton College at 8.30pm on BBC2.
Photo: Lifted Entertainment/Ric Lowe
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/darwin-...
September 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We're not sure our nerves can take it, but for the second year running Darwin will be represented on the BBC's University Challenge!
Monday will see the new team take on Oxford's Green Templeton College at 8.30pm on BBC2.
Photo: Lifted Entertainment/Ric Lowe
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/darwin-...
Monday will see the new team take on Oxford's Green Templeton College at 8.30pm on BBC2.
Photo: Lifted Entertainment/Ric Lowe
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/darwin-...
Darwin alumnus and Director of the Centre for Climate Repair Dr Shaun Fitzgerald and current PhD student Jacob Pantling will discuss the possibility of using technology to cool the planet on BBC Radio 4's Rare Earth, tomorrow at midday. Listen live or on catch up.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Darwin alumnus and Director of the Centre for Climate Repair Dr Shaun Fitzgerald and current PhD student Jacob Pantling will discuss the possibility of using technology to cool the planet on BBC Radio 4's Rare Earth, tomorrow at midday. Listen live or on catch up.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
As rain batters Cambridge for the first time in weeks, Darwin Fellow and Director of @cambridgezero.bsky.social Emily Shuckburgh talks to BBC Radio 4 about the news that summer 2025 is on track to be the hottest ever - and how the UK should respond.
From 2hr 48mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
From 2hr 48mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
August 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
As rain batters Cambridge for the first time in weeks, Darwin Fellow and Director of @cambridgezero.bsky.social Emily Shuckburgh talks to BBC Radio 4 about the news that summer 2025 is on track to be the hottest ever - and how the UK should respond.
From 2hr 48mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
From 2hr 48mins www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Darwinian is once again dropping onto doormats and into mailboxes all over the world!
Look out for your copy to find out how Darwinians are addressing the climate crisis and educational disengagement; paediatric mental health and the politics of tech.
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Look out for your copy to find out how Darwinians are addressing the climate crisis and educational disengagement; paediatric mental health and the politics of tech.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
August 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Darwinian is once again dropping onto doormats and into mailboxes all over the world!
Look out for your copy to find out how Darwinians are addressing the climate crisis and educational disengagement; paediatric mental health and the politics of tech.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Look out for your copy to find out how Darwinians are addressing the climate crisis and educational disengagement; paediatric mental health and the politics of tech.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Boris Božić talks about how the Masters in Conservation Leadership gave an immediate boost to his career as an environmental consultant, and how its international cohort means "the world seems like home."
Congratulations to everyone graduating on Saturday!
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/graduat...
Congratulations to everyone graduating on Saturday!
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/graduat...
July 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Boris Božić talks about how the Masters in Conservation Leadership gave an immediate boost to his career as an environmental consultant, and how its international cohort means "the world seems like home."
Congratulations to everyone graduating on Saturday!
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/graduat...
Congratulations to everyone graduating on Saturday!
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/graduat...
Flowers, chocolates, wine...tokens of esteem are always gratefully received in the Porters' Lodge. But one student has gone further in recognising the essential role of the Porters in supporting the Darwin community. Thank you to Zehong Cen (MPhil Development Studies) for this spectacular banner!
July 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Flowers, chocolates, wine...tokens of esteem are always gratefully received in the Porters' Lodge. But one student has gone further in recognising the essential role of the Porters in supporting the Darwin community. Thank you to Zehong Cen (MPhil Development Studies) for this spectacular banner!
Congratulations to historian, Darwin Fellow and director of the Global History Lab Professor Jeremy Adelman, who has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
July 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Congratulations to historian, Darwin Fellow and director of the Global History Lab Professor Jeremy Adelman, who has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
Good luck to Darwin's Mia Freischem, rowing for Cambridge today in the Hambledon Challenge at Henley Royal Regatta!
The PhD student in Surgery also competed in the women's reserve boat, Blondie, in April's Boat Race.
www.theboatrace.org/news/henley-...
The PhD student in Surgery also competed in the women's reserve boat, Blondie, in April's Boat Race.
www.theboatrace.org/news/henley-...
July 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Good luck to Darwin's Mia Freischem, rowing for Cambridge today in the Hambledon Challenge at Henley Royal Regatta!
The PhD student in Surgery also competed in the women's reserve boat, Blondie, in April's Boat Race.
www.theboatrace.org/news/henley-...
The PhD student in Surgery also competed in the women's reserve boat, Blondie, in April's Boat Race.
www.theboatrace.org/news/henley-...
Running out of weekends over the summer to catch up with everyone you want to see? Let Darwin bring them together for you!
Join us for our Alumni Garden Party on 13th July to reconnect with friends and share the delights of the Darwin gardens with your family.
my.darwin.cam.ac.uk/civicrm/even...
Join us for our Alumni Garden Party on 13th July to reconnect with friends and share the delights of the Darwin gardens with your family.
my.darwin.cam.ac.uk/civicrm/even...
July 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Running out of weekends over the summer to catch up with everyone you want to see? Let Darwin bring them together for you!
Join us for our Alumni Garden Party on 13th July to reconnect with friends and share the delights of the Darwin gardens with your family.
my.darwin.cam.ac.uk/civicrm/even...
Join us for our Alumni Garden Party on 13th July to reconnect with friends and share the delights of the Darwin gardens with your family.
my.darwin.cam.ac.uk/civicrm/even...
Professor Maria Leptin, developmental biologist and President of the European Research Council, was welcomed to Darwin last night as the College’s newest Honorary Fellow.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
June 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Professor Maria Leptin, developmental biologist and President of the European Research Council, was welcomed to Darwin last night as the College’s newest Honorary Fellow.
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
