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It is a glorious day to be welcoming Girtonians back to College for our Annual Roll of Alumni Weekend. The weekend is a...
26/09/2026

It is a glorious day to be welcoming Girtonians back to College for our Annual Roll of Alumni Weekend. The weekend is a voyage of discovery, conversation, and celebration, and we are thrilled so many alumni are returning to take part.

"My time at Girton College so far has been truly transformative. The education I have been receiving has given me the op...
25/09/2026

"My time at Girton College so far has been truly transformative. The education I have been receiving has given me the opportunity to interact with literature in entirely new ways; the whole time amidst Girton's incredibly supportive community. I am honoured to receive the Angela Dunn-Gardner academic scholarship, and I take it as a message from Girton to keep working hard and revelling in curiosity as I enter my second year."

🎉 Congratulations to Jay Tan on receiving the Angela Dunn-Gardner Scholarship in recognition of excellent work in English at Girton College, University of Cambridge!

"My time at Girton was unforgettable. I'm leaving with friends, memories, and skills that will last a lifetime. Thank yo...
24/09/2026

"My time at Girton was unforgettable. I'm leaving with friends, memories, and skills that will last a lifetime. Thank you to all those that supported me along the way."

🎉 Congratulations to Nina Wittman on receiving the Edith Lydia Johns Scholarship in recognition of exceptional work in Veterinary Medicine at Girton College, University of Cambridge!

đź‘Ź Congratulations to Charlotte Gleeson of King's College, Cambridge winner of the 2026 William Dusinberre Essay Prize!Ch...
23/09/2026

đź‘Ź Congratulations to Charlotte Gleeson of King's College, Cambridge winner of the 2026 William Dusinberre Essay Prize!

Charlotte’s winning essay, 'Freedom from Liberation: Configurations of Marronage in 'Biografia de un cimarrón' (1966) and 'Afuera crece un mundo' (2017)', was praised by the judges for its critical acumen, creativity and willingness to push intellectual boundaries.

The judges also Highly Commended four essayists for their outstanding contributions, including S M Mashrur Arafin Ayon and Mallika Bandyopadhyay (both of Hughes Hall, Cambridge), Nimue McDowall (Newnham College, Cambridge), and Dequn Teng (Girton College).

Congratulations to all the 2026 essayists, whose work explored the invisibilities and legacies of enslavement from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives.

The William Dusinberre Essay Prize is generously supported by Girton Fellow Juliet Dusinberre, in memory of her husband, an historian of slavery.

Link in the comments to read the full announcement and judges’ report 👇

"Girton transformed my life, academically and beyond. I arrived expecting to struggle with the heavy language-learning o...
23/09/2026

"Girton transformed my life, academically and beyond. I arrived expecting to struggle with the heavy language-learning of a Classics degree, to enjoy the experience but wrestle with its challenges; now I'm leaving to continue studying Latin as a postgraduate, specialising in areas I would have thought impossible before the teaching and inspiration I encountered at Girton. But I also found in Girton a place to live communally, where projects of all kinds, from poetry magazines to formulaic amateur dramatics or group adventures in cooking, could flourish. I'm especially pleased that the awards I have received reflect both aspects of how Girton has marked my life. I miss already the ways the building itself felt like a character participating in our lives - but I will remember that feeling in the wonderful people I now know, thanks to Girton."

🎉 Congratulations to Jack Hitchcock on receiving the William Menzies Scholarship in recognition of outstanding work in Classics at Girton College, University of Cambridge!

As The Booker Prizes shortlist is announced, we're revisiting our conversation with Girton alumnus, acclaimed novelist a...
22/09/2026

As The Booker Prizes shortlist is announced, we're revisiting our conversation with Girton alumnus, acclaimed novelist and double Booker Prize longlistee Joseph O'Neill (Law 1982).

From memories of the kindness he experienced at Girton to his reflections on style, storytelling and why good writing should be "accurate, and surprising", Joseph shares the experiences that have shaped his work, including the award-winning 'Netherland' and his latest novel, 'Godwin'.

đź”— Read the full interview via the link in the comments

"Being at Girton for a year has been an excellent experience and great pleasure - it provided not only thorough and pers...
22/09/2026

"Being at Girton for a year has been an excellent experience and great pleasure - it provided not only thorough and personalised academic support, but also extracurricular opportunities like JCR, volunteering at the Lawrence Room, and of course, socialising with friends studying different courses. Coming from Japan, a country with a completely different language and cultures, being able to feel like home at Girton meant a lot to me. Receiving an academic award at Cambridge had long been my dream yet I never thought it would come true at such an academically rigorous university - so I am truly grateful to all the people who supported me this year.”

🎉 Congratulations to Sara Hamaguchi (Sasakawa Scholarship Fellow) on receiving the Christina Barnard Achievement Award in recognition of brilliant work in Archaeology at Girton College, University of Cambridge!

We are delighted to announce the election of alumnus, benefactor, and Campaign Board Co-Chair Dominic Slade, as a Bodich...
21/09/2026

We are delighted to announce the election of alumnus, benefactor, and Campaign Board Co-Chair Dominic Slade, as a Bodichon Foundation Fellow.

Dominic’s exceptional philanthropy, leadership, and commitment have made an outstanding contribution to Girton’s future and were honoured in a special ceremony in College led by the Mistress, Dr Elisabeth Kendall.

As Co-Chair of the Campaign Board, Dominic has brought thoughtful counsel, strategic insight, and steadfast support to the College at an important moment in its development.

Dominic is Chairman of Alchemy Partners, one of the UK’s leading private equity firms. His analytical rigour and strong instinct for stewardship are qualities reflected in the support he has given to Girton, both as a benefactor and as a trusted friend of the College.

Read the full article via the link in the comments đź”—

"Looking back on my past three years at Girton, I’m grateful for a community that has challenged and supported me every ...
21/09/2026

"Looking back on my past three years at Girton, I’m grateful for a community that has challenged and supported me every step of the way. As an international student from Australia, moving to Cambridge helped me become more independent and gave me the confidence to embrace opportunities that came my way. Studying engineering has been incredibly rewarding, and I’ve loved learning alongside many inspiring people.

I’m honoured to have my academic work recognised through this scholarship and appreciative of the encouragement it represents. I’m excited to return to Girton for my fourth year and continue learning alongside this community."

🎉 Congratulations to Kerry Dai on receiving the Sir Francis Goldsmid Scholarship and Raemakers Prize in recognition of excellent work in Engineering at Girton College, University of Cambridge!

Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge

“My time at Girton so far has been nothing short of transformative, and I will always be grateful for the time I got to ...
20/09/2026

“My time at Girton so far has been nothing short of transformative, and I will always be grateful for the time I got to spend in such a truly incredible place. I had no idea what to expect before arriving. Looking back, I wish I could tell myself that there was nothing to be afraid of and that the community at Girton would put me at ease immediately. Some of my greatest memories have been here, and I have learned more (both academically and personally) than I ever could have imagined. Not performing as well as I hoped in first year was disheartening, but it made my hard work this year all the more rewarding. Receiving this prize serves as a reminder that setbacks should be a source of motivation rather than discouragement. I am incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement I have received throughout my time here, and plan to savour every moment of my final year!”

🎉 Congratulations to Sara Laraqui on receiving the Mary Ann Leighton Scholarship in recognition of brilliant work in Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at Girton College, University of Cambridge!

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