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With expertise spanning vaccine development and children's mental health to literature, law and broadcasting, five Churc...
29/09/2026

With expertise spanning vaccine development and children's mental health to literature, law and broadcasting, five Churchill alumni have been elected Honorary Fellows of the College.

The new Honorary Fellows are:
✨ Professor Catherine Green OBE (U93, Natural Sciences)
✨ Sir Clive Lewis (U78, Law)
✨ Professor Alison Light FRSL FRHistSoc FBA (U73, English)
✨ Anne Morrison (U78, English)
✨ Professor Miranda Wolpert MBE (U81, History)

These Honorary Fellowships recognise individuals who are part of the wider Churchill community who have achieved distinction in academic, professional or public life.

We are proud to welcome them to the College's community of Honorary Fellows.
Read the full story in the comments below.

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Today, Churchill College continued a tradition that stretches back to its founding, when Sir Winston Churchill planted a...
28/09/2026

Today, Churchill College continued a tradition that stretches back to its founding, when Sir Winston Churchill planted an oak tree at the College's inauguration in 1959.

Former Master Professor Dame Athene Donald, joined by her husband Dr Matthew Donald, returned to the College to plant the 1,000th tree on the College site which will be in her honour on the Jock Colville Lawn. The ceremony featured remarks from current Master Professor Sharon Peacock, Senior Tutor Dr Rita Monson, and Allen Packwood, Director of the Churchill Archives Centre.

The planting serves as a lasting tribute to Dame Athene's leadership and contribution to the College, while adding a new chapter to a tradition that connects Churchill's past, present and future.

Guests enjoyed a drinks reception and lunch in the Fellows' Dining Room, alongside displays of archive photographs and footage celebrating the College's historic tree-planting tradition. 🌱

25/09/2026

Do you know a Year 12 student with a passion for languages, literature, history or politics and the potential to thrive at Cambridge?

Hear from current Churchill College student Miruna about her experience of studying languages at Cambridge, and please share this opportunity with any students who may benefit.

We're holding two free Subject Taster Days at Churchill College:
📚 Thursday 29 October – History & Politics Taster Day
📖 Thursday 5 November – Literature & Languages Taster Day

Each Subject Taster Day includes:
✅ Academic taster sessions
✅ A tour of Churchill College
✅ An admissions talk
✅ Free lunch

Students will have the chance to explore different courses, meet Directors of Studies and Admissions Tutors, hear from current undergraduates, and gain valuable insight into Cambridge admissions and student life.

Who can apply?
Year 12 students (Year 13 NI / S5 Scotland) at UK state schools who are studying A Levels or equivalent qualifications and are on track for A*AA at A-level (or equivalent).

⏰ Applications close at 9am on Thursday 8 October. Places are limited and registration may close early if capacity is reached.

Please share with any students who might value this opportunity.

🔗 Sign up via the link in comments below or visit the Churchill website

🎬 Join the Master of Churchill College, Prof. Sharon Peacock, in conversation with Churchill Fellow and alumnus Prof. Si...
22/09/2026

🎬 Join the Master of Churchill College, Prof. Sharon Peacock, in conversation with Churchill Fellow and alumnus Prof. Sir Christopher Frayling for an evening exploring his new book, ‘The Hollywood History of Art’.

Sir Christopher Frayling is a writer, award-winning broadcaster and former Rector of the Royal College of Art. In ‘The Hollywood History of Art’, he traces nearly a century of biopics about great painters and sculptors; from Charles Laughton's Rembrandt to Salma Hayek's Frida Kahlo, asking what these films reveal about how art and artists have entered popular culture.

🗓 Tuesday 3 November
📍 Wolfson Theatre, Churchill College
⏰ 6–7pm, followed by a drinks reception
🎟 Free entry, but booking is essential: https://ow.ly/x5wY50ZN9Os

All are welcome to attend.

On Sunday, Churchill College Boat Club named its newest boat, a men's coxed four, in honour of Dr Eddie Powell (U&G67), ...
21/09/2026

On Sunday, Churchill College Boat Club named its newest boat, a men's coxed four, in honour of Dr Eddie Powell (U&G67), an alumnus and long-standing supporter of the club.

As a student, Eddie coxed at a high level, and in the years that followed he was a keen sculler and he coached numerous generations of Churchill crews, leaving a lasting mark on the club. He sadly passed away in 2025. It was wonderful to celebrate Eddie's legacy at the boathouse, where members of Eddie's family joined current and former Boat Club members to mark the occasion.

Congratulations to Churchill alumnus and Honorary Fellow Prof. Richard Holmes on being shortlisted for the Wolfson Histo...
21/09/2026

Congratulations to Churchill alumnus and Honorary Fellow Prof. Richard Holmes on being shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize for his book, 'The Boundless Deep: Young Tennyson, Science, and the Crisis of Belief'.

Now in its 54th year, the Wolfson History Prize is the UK's most valuable prize for history writing.

In The Boundless Deep, Richard Holmes chronicles a period of extraordinary intellectual and scientific change, offering a fresh portrait of Lord Alfred Tennyson. The book explores how the young poet engaged with emerging ideas in astronomy, geology, psychiatry and biology in the years before Darwin.

The Wolfson History Prize judges described the book as:

"Meticulously researched and exquisitely written, this is an engaging study of the passionate young Tennyson as he confronts the momentous issues raised by early Victorian science."

We're especially delighted that this is the second consecutive year that a Churchill alumnus has been shortlisted for this prestigious award.

The winner will be announced on 1 December 2026.

Congratulations to the two Churchill Hares teams who took part in this year’s Chariots of Fire relay race, helping to ra...
20/09/2026

Congratulations to the two Churchill Hares teams who took part in this year’s Chariots of Fire relay race, helping to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❤️

Organised by Churchill Fellow Dr Sam Lambert, the teams brought together students, staff and Fellows from across Churchill College for Cambridge’s much-loved annual relay race. Each team of six runners completed relay legs through the city’s historic streets, supporting the vital work of the British Heart Foundation along the way.

Well done to everyone who took part and represented Churchill College so brilliantly.

Another wonderful Alumni Weekend at Churchill College Cambridge! Saturday's programme featured two fascinating talks in ...
19/09/2026

Another wonderful Alumni Weekend at Churchill College Cambridge!

Saturday's programme featured two fascinating talks in Wolfson Hall. Churchill Fellow Professor Sarah Teichmann explored how single-cell genomics and cell atlasing technologies are transforming our understanding of the human body and revolutionising drug discovery. Sarah was recently named European Laureate of the 2026 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards, recognising her pioneering work in genome science and computational biology.

Rupert Colville, drawing on nearly 30 years with the United Nations, gave a thought-provoking talk on the erosion of media integrity and empathy and its impact on human rights and democracy.

The day concluded with drinks on the Jock Colville Lawn before over 100 alumni and their guests gathered in Hall for the Annual Association Dinner, with an engaging after-dinner speech from alumnus and science writer Tom Whipple (U00). It's been wonderful to see so many Churchillians sharing stories and renewing friendships, and we look forward to welcoming you all back again soon.

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From studying invasive mussels in Brazil to uncovering the secrets of sloth genomes, Churchill Fellow Dr Marcela Uliano ...
17/09/2026

From studying invasive mussels in Brazil to uncovering the secrets of sloth genomes, Churchill Fellow Dr Marcela Uliano da Silva's career has taken her across continents, disciplines, and some remarkable scientific adventures.

As a Senior Bioinformatician at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Marcela combines world-leading genomics research with a passion for science communication, mentoring, and making research more inclusive around the globe.

In a recent blog post for Sanger Voices, Marcela reflects on her journey from Florianópolis to Cambridge, her TED Fellowship, her work on sloth genomics, and her commitment to ensuring countries rich in biodiversity are not left behind in the genomics revolution.

The feature also offers a lovely insight into what Churchill means to her:

"Churchill is one of the places I found my home away from home outside of work. You sit down with a glass of w**e and find yourself discussing big ideas with a philosopher or a political scientist."

Click on the link in comments to read Marcela's story ⤵️

Churchill alumni and friends gathered in Shanghai earlier this week for a relaxed evening of conversation, connection an...
17/09/2026

Churchill alumni and friends gathered in Shanghai earlier this week for a relaxed evening of conversation, connection and rooftop views across the Pudong skyline.

Hosted by Churchill Fellow Dr Rachel Thorley, the event brought together members of the Churchill community to share memories of Cambridge, catch up with old friends and make new connections.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Paul Lin from the Oxford-Cambridge Alumni Network for his support.

Rachel will be hosting another alumni event at the MEI Bar in Beijing on 24 September, and we look forward to welcoming more members of the Churchill community there.

MEI Bar is one of Beijing’s most atmospheric bars, with wonderful views overlooking the city's skyline,
Thursday 24 September, 7.00 pm
Address: MEI Bar at Rosewood Beijing - Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, PR
Click on the link to register: https://ow.ly/pYBx50ZOCAt

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