Homerton College, Cambridge

Homerton College, Cambridge The official page for Homerton College, University of Cambridge. A page for our alumni, students, staff, and fans from around the world!

Homerton has one of the most unusual and fascinating histories of all the Cambridge Colleges. Its first premises were acquired in London in 1768 – making 2018 the 250th anniversary of Homerton’s foundation – although its origins go back to the late seventeenth century. In that time Homerton has educated alumni of considerable influence; including prominent dissenting thinkers, educationalists, politicians, and missionary explorers. We have always had strong ties to public service as well as academia. With around 600 undergraduates, 800 graduates, and 90 Fellows, it is now the largest College in terms of student numbers in Cambridge. You can also follow us on twitter:
https://twitter.com/HomertonCollege

Wishing all in our community observing Yom Kippur a very happy one.As the sun sets this evening, we send warm wishes to ...
21/09/2026

Wishing all in our community observing Yom Kippur a very happy one.

As the sun sets this evening, we send warm wishes to everyone marking this most sacred day in the Jewish calendar, a time of reflection and renewal.

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Homerton College alumnae enjoyed Afternoon Tea ☕🍰 at our , before heading out to explore the gardens and grounds 🌿 and ...
19/09/2026

Homerton College alumnae enjoyed Afternoon Tea ☕🍰 at our , before heading out to explore the gardens and grounds 🌿 and revisiting their old accommodation rooms for a nostalgic look back 🏡✨

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“This is our home!” 🏡Homerton College alumnae gathered today for our annual Reunion Weekend, and we were so glad to welc...
19/09/2026

“This is our home!” 🏡

Homerton College alumnae gathered today for our annual Reunion Weekend, and we were so glad to welcome them back.

Alums whose graduation years spanned from the 1950s to 2023 were warmly welcomed by Principal , who spoke about the College’s vision to nurture new generations of future leaders.

Lord Woolley also paid tribute to former senior lecturer Dr Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Wells, who sadly passed away last month.

Alums enjoyed the College’s outreach Escape Room, a library exhibition of rare books, and a video celebrating Homerton’s history, put together by former Principal Dr Kate Pretty and our archivist Svetlana Paterson.

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Six operational departments. One historic estate. Ready to help shape the future of Cambridge's largest college communit...
15/09/2026

Six operational departments. One historic estate. Ready to help shape the future of Cambridge's largest college community?

Homerton College is looking for an enthusiastic Interim Assistant Bursar to lead our operational departments, while championing our proud mission of inclusivity, fairness, and excellence.

If that resonates, we want to hear from you.

📍 Cambridge | 🕐 Full time, 6-month fixed term

Apply: https://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/about-us/work-us/vacancies

Deadline: 23:59 BST, Friday 18 Sept

11/09/2026

Every business is talking about AI. Few are seeing the returns they hoped for.

Olu Orugboh and Abhi Naha, co-founders of Ascension X, have joined forces with Homerton College to close that gap, bringing academia and industry into the same room.

Next Tuesday, during Cambridge Tech Week, they'll give a first look at two executive leadership programmes launching this November:

🔹 Accelerated Digital Innovation — six weeks, for heads of innovation, tech and product

🔹 Equity Reimagined — seven weeks, for HR, people leadership and C-suite leaders

One shared philosophy: inclusive innovation as real competitive advantage.

Register: https://shorturl.at/XU390



Find out more about Ascension X: https://ascensionx.co.uk/

07/09/2026

Meet Gisele, a second-year PhD student at Homerton College!

Join Gisele as she takes us through a typical day in her life, from working through research data and running tests in the lab, to training for two powerlifting competitions! 🏋️‍♀️

In the video you will see Gisele training for the Commonwealth Bench Press Championships where she has been selected to represent Team England! If you would like to find out more about Gisele or support her on the next stage of her journey, head to her Instagram page (fundraising link in the bio)

Alumni Reunion Weekend: Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2026What are you most looking forward to at Reunion Weekend...
04/09/2026

Alumni Reunion Weekend: Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2026

What are you most looking forward to at Reunion Weekend? 🤔

We asked you, and the answer was overwhelmingly clear: seeing people again. Friends, year groups, and the feeling of being back somewhere that still matters. If you have been thinking about coming back to Homerton, we would love to welcome you.

This is your last reminder as registration closes at the end of the day on Sunday 6th September ⚠️

Register and book here: https://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/events/alumni-reunion-weekend-2026

Statement from Homerton College. As published on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. https://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/homerspher...
04/09/2026

Statement from Homerton College.
As published on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
https://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/homersphere/blogs/statement-homerton-college

Homerton College wishes to express its support for Lord Woolley. Since his appointment in 2021, Lord Woolley has provided leadership to the College during a period of significant change and development. His commitment to widening participation, academic excellence and an inclusive College community reflects values that are central to Homerton's mission.

Lord Woolley's appointment as Principal followed the College's established governance and appointment processes, and he continues to serve with the confidence and support of the College's leadership and Governing Body.

We recognise the personal toll of recent weeks following the death of Professor Jason Arday, whom Lord Woolley supported in the midst of relentless media coverage. We are also aware that recent public discussion has placed both professional and personal pressures on Lord Woolley. As a College, we remain committed to supporting him in his role and to ensuring that our community is treated with fairness, respect and dignity.

Homerton College remains proud of its long-standing commitment to academic excellence, openness and opportunity. We will continue to focus on our core purpose of education, research and service, and on fostering a community in which people from all backgrounds can thrive.

What's your Homerton era? 🤩Swipe for a little bit of time travel and a lot of nostalgia! ➡️Did you join in us in the swi...
27/08/2026

What's your Homerton era? 🤩

Swipe for a little bit of time travel and a lot of nostalgia! ➡️

Did you join in us in the swinging 60s when The Beach Boys were giving us ‘Good Vibrations’, or perhaps in the 70s when ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ was in the charts? 🪩

Whatever your Homerton era, Homerton is waiting with open arms to welcome you back for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2026!

Join us on Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September to continue that trip down memory lane and find out what we've been up to since.

You know the place.

Book your spot now: https://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/events/alumni-reunion-weekend-2026

Once you’ve booked, why not listen to an iconic song from your Homerton era? We promise you it will take you back! ⌛🎶

1960s:
Beach Boys “Good Vibrations” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apBWI6xrbLY

1970s:
ABBA “Dancing Queen” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrGuyw1V8s

£176 billion is pouring into Cambridge's tech ecosystem. The question now is who leads it.This November, Homerton is pro...
26/08/2026

£176 billion is pouring into Cambridge's tech ecosystem. The question now is who leads it.

This November, Homerton is proud to launch two executive leadership programmes with Ascension X, co-founded by our Associate Fellows Olu Orugboh and Abhi Naha.

It is the next chapter in a relationship that began back in 2023, worked on together with our Homerton Changemakers programme.

🔹 Accelerated Digital Innovation — 6 weeks, for Heads of Innovation, Tech and Product

🔹 Equity Reimagined — 7 weeks, for HR, People Leadership and C suite leaders

Enrolment opens during Cambridge Tech Week, 14 to 18 September, closing with an in person day here at Homerton.

"What decides whether this money lands well is leadership," says Ascension X co founder Olu Orugboh.

Want a taste of it first? Join us and Homerton Changemakers for "Inclusive Innovation is the New Competitive Advantage" on Tuesday 15 September, 9.30am to 12pm, here at Homerton.

To find out more about Ascension X and to book your place visit: https://ascensionx.netlify.app/

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