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Meet our vibrant community; See our beautiful campus; Discover our world-class research.
www.girton.cam.ac.uk
We also welcomed theoretical physicist and author, Nicole Yunger Halpern, to give a special public talk about how the physics behind technologies of the Industrial Revolution, from engines to heat, can work differently at the quantum nano-scale.
September 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM
We also welcomed theoretical physicist and author, Nicole Yunger Halpern, to give a special public talk about how the physics behind technologies of the Industrial Revolution, from engines to heat, can work differently at the quantum nano-scale.
Day two of the Girton Quantum Conference continued with further insights into the future of quantum computing.
Our keynote speaker and quantum computing expert, Robert Raussendorf, explored the magic particles you need to make a quantum computer faster than standard computers.
Our keynote speaker and quantum computing expert, Robert Raussendorf, explored the magic particles you need to make a quantum computer faster than standard computers.
September 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Day two of the Girton Quantum Conference continued with further insights into the future of quantum computing.
Our keynote speaker and quantum computing expert, Robert Raussendorf, explored the magic particles you need to make a quantum computer faster than standard computers.
Our keynote speaker and quantum computing expert, Robert Raussendorf, explored the magic particles you need to make a quantum computer faster than standard computers.
Thank you to all of our contributors for joining us for this special conference, marking 100 years since the discovery of modern quantum mechanics.
Photo by Yunming Qian
Photo by Yunming Qian
September 16, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Thank you to all of our contributors for joining us for this special conference, marking 100 years since the discovery of modern quantum mechanics.
Photo by Yunming Qian
Photo by Yunming Qian
Day one of the Girton Quantum Conference began with a fascinating keynote from Seth Lloyd, one of the founding fathers of quantum computing.
Seth explored how quantum algorithms can solve certain problems faster than conventional computers.
Photo 2 by Yunming Qian
Seth explored how quantum algorithms can solve certain problems faster than conventional computers.
Photo 2 by Yunming Qian
September 16, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Day one of the Girton Quantum Conference began with a fascinating keynote from Seth Lloyd, one of the founding fathers of quantum computing.
Seth explored how quantum algorithms can solve certain problems faster than conventional computers.
Photo 2 by Yunming Qian
Seth explored how quantum algorithms can solve certain problems faster than conventional computers.
Photo 2 by Yunming Qian
Join theoretical physicist and award-winning author Nicole Yunger Halpern for a public talk on Quantum Steampunk: The Physics of Yesterday’s Tomorrow
📅 16 Sept, 5.30–6.30pm
📍 Girton College
🎟️ £10: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quantum-steampunk-the-physics-of-yesterdays-tomorrow-tickets-1997988086150
📅 16 Sept, 5.30–6.30pm
📍 Girton College
🎟️ £10: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quantum-steampunk-the-physics-of-yesterdays-tomorrow-tickets-1997988086150
August 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Join theoretical physicist and award-winning author Nicole Yunger Halpern for a public talk on Quantum Steampunk: The Physics of Yesterday’s Tomorrow
📅 16 Sept, 5.30–6.30pm
📍 Girton College
🎟️ £10: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quantum-steampunk-the-physics-of-yesterdays-tomorrow-tickets-1997988086150
📅 16 Sept, 5.30–6.30pm
📍 Girton College
🎟️ £10: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quantum-steampunk-the-physics-of-yesterdays-tomorrow-tickets-1997988086150
Joan Robinson challenged economic orthodoxy throughout her career and many of the questions she asked remain relevant today.
On the anniversary of her death, we're celebrating the legacy of one of Girton's most influential alumnae.
Read more: https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/news/joan-robinson
On the anniversary of her death, we're celebrating the legacy of one of Girton's most influential alumnae.
Read more: https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/news/joan-robinson
August 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Joan Robinson challenged economic orthodoxy throughout her career and many of the questions she asked remain relevant today.
On the anniversary of her death, we're celebrating the legacy of one of Girton's most influential alumnae.
Read more: https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/news/joan-robinson
On the anniversary of her death, we're celebrating the legacy of one of Girton's most influential alumnae.
Read more: https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/news/joan-robinson
📜 Introducing Girton Medieval
A new interdisciplinary hub connecting Girton students and Fellows working on the Middle Ages across Faculties and Departments @cam.ac.uk through research, teaching, and collaboration.
🔗 https://girtonmedieval.hcommons.org/
#MedievalStudies #Cambridge
A new interdisciplinary hub connecting Girton students and Fellows working on the Middle Ages across Faculties and Departments @cam.ac.uk through research, teaching, and collaboration.
🔗 https://girtonmedieval.hcommons.org/
#MedievalStudies #Cambridge
July 1, 2026 at 1:47 PM
📜 Introducing Girton Medieval
A new interdisciplinary hub connecting Girton students and Fellows working on the Middle Ages across Faculties and Departments @cam.ac.uk through research, teaching, and collaboration.
🔗 https://girtonmedieval.hcommons.org/
#MedievalStudies #Cambridge
A new interdisciplinary hub connecting Girton students and Fellows working on the Middle Ages across Faculties and Departments @cam.ac.uk through research, teaching, and collaboration.
🔗 https://girtonmedieval.hcommons.org/
#MedievalStudies #Cambridge
On 30 May, Girton medical students spent a brilliant day @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social event, where they also met Girton alumna and Honorary Fellow @ilovepathology.bsky.social
They explored surgical training pathways, what it's like to be a surgeon, and why surgery is open to everyone.
They explored surgical training pathways, what it's like to be a surgeon, and why surgery is open to everyone.
June 8, 2026 at 2:23 PM
On 30 May, Girton medical students spent a brilliant day @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social event, where they also met Girton alumna and Honorary Fellow @ilovepathology.bsky.social
They explored surgical training pathways, what it's like to be a surgeon, and why surgery is open to everyone.
They explored surgical training pathways, what it's like to be a surgeon, and why surgery is open to everyone.
Find out more about Sara's research online: www.girton.cam.ac.uk/news/hamaguc...
June 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Find out more about Sara's research online: www.girton.cam.ac.uk/news/hamaguc...
She has also published a ‘Focus Piece’ in Issue 63 of BlueSci, Cambridge’s longest-running science magazine. The article explores how primates and other non-human animals can inform our understanding of synaesthesia.
June 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
She has also published a ‘Focus Piece’ in Issue 63 of BlueSci, Cambridge’s longest-running science magazine. The article explores how primates and other non-human animals can inform our understanding of synaesthesia.
Her article in Forum (Council for British Archaeology Yorkshire) examines a copper alloy artefact discovered during a 2023 excavation in Yorkshire.
June 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Her article in Forum (Council for British Archaeology Yorkshire) examines a copper alloy artefact discovered during a 2023 excavation in Yorkshire.
📣 NEW STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Sara Hamaguchi, first year @cam-archaeology.bsky.social undergraduate at Girton, and a Sasakawa Scholarship Fellow, has recently published work spanning archaeology, biological anthropology, and science communication.
Sara Hamaguchi, first year @cam-archaeology.bsky.social undergraduate at Girton, and a Sasakawa Scholarship Fellow, has recently published work spanning archaeology, biological anthropology, and science communication.
June 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
📣 NEW STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Sara Hamaguchi, first year @cam-archaeology.bsky.social undergraduate at Girton, and a Sasakawa Scholarship Fellow, has recently published work spanning archaeology, biological anthropology, and science communication.
Sara Hamaguchi, first year @cam-archaeology.bsky.social undergraduate at Girton, and a Sasakawa Scholarship Fellow, has recently published work spanning archaeology, biological anthropology, and science communication.
Reflecting (literally) on how beautiful Eliza Baker Courtyard looked in April 🌷
#GirtonCollege #CambridgeUniversity #Spring
#GirtonCollege #CambridgeUniversity #Spring
May 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Reflecting (literally) on how beautiful Eliza Baker Courtyard looked in April 🌷
#GirtonCollege #CambridgeUniversity #Spring
#GirtonCollege #CambridgeUniversity #Spring
🦖 Research co-authored by Girton Fellow Dr Elizabeth Steell has found that smaller arms in several carnivorous dinosaur groups were closely linked to the development of large, powerful skulls.
🎧 Listen on the BBC Today Programme (starts at 2h9m) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wjl9
🎧 Listen on the BBC Today Programme (starts at 2h9m) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wjl9
May 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🦖 Research co-authored by Girton Fellow Dr Elizabeth Steell has found that smaller arms in several carnivorous dinosaur groups were closely linked to the development of large, powerful skulls.
🎧 Listen on the BBC Today Programme (starts at 2h9m) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wjl9
🎧 Listen on the BBC Today Programme (starts at 2h9m) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wjl9
📣 Thanks to the Girton community we raised £215k+ in this year’s Telephone Campaign to support our students.
Every gift helps ease financial pressures and expand opportunities for students.
Support Girton students ⤵️
https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/give-to-girton
Every gift helps ease financial pressures and expand opportunities for students.
Support Girton students ⤵️
https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/give-to-girton
May 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
📣 Thanks to the Girton community we raised £215k+ in this year’s Telephone Campaign to support our students.
Every gift helps ease financial pressures and expand opportunities for students.
Support Girton students ⤵️
https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/give-to-girton
Every gift helps ease financial pressures and expand opportunities for students.
Support Girton students ⤵️
https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/give-to-girton
📣 ICYMI! The fourth Joan Robinson Workshop, 'Crisis, Power, and Institutions in Economics' by Dr Mary Wrenn is now available to watch on our YouTube ⤵️
https://youtu.be/uSl-Z9iQ1_o
Warm thanks to the Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust for their generous support.
#Economics #Cambridge
https://youtu.be/uSl-Z9iQ1_o
Warm thanks to the Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust for their generous support.
#Economics #Cambridge
May 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
📣 ICYMI! The fourth Joan Robinson Workshop, 'Crisis, Power, and Institutions in Economics' by Dr Mary Wrenn is now available to watch on our YouTube ⤵️
https://youtu.be/uSl-Z9iQ1_o
Warm thanks to the Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust for their generous support.
#Economics #Cambridge
https://youtu.be/uSl-Z9iQ1_o
Warm thanks to the Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust for their generous support.
#Economics #Cambridge
What if astrophysics felt like an adventure? 🌌
Matthew Bothwell’s Astrophysics for Supervillains 3 explores multiverses, time travel, and more—making big ideas accessible and fun. 🚀
🎥 Watch the video for a glimpse inside the multiverse.
#Astrophysics #ScienceCommunication #STEM
Matthew Bothwell’s Astrophysics for Supervillains 3 explores multiverses, time travel, and more—making big ideas accessible and fun. 🚀
🎥 Watch the video for a glimpse inside the multiverse.
#Astrophysics #ScienceCommunication #STEM
May 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
What if astrophysics felt like an adventure? 🌌
Matthew Bothwell’s Astrophysics for Supervillains 3 explores multiverses, time travel, and more—making big ideas accessible and fun. 🚀
🎥 Watch the video for a glimpse inside the multiverse.
#Astrophysics #ScienceCommunication #STEM
Matthew Bothwell’s Astrophysics for Supervillains 3 explores multiverses, time travel, and more—making big ideas accessible and fun. 🚀
🎥 Watch the video for a glimpse inside the multiverse.
#Astrophysics #ScienceCommunication #STEM
🌍 Earth Day 2026!
From reducing emissions to protecting biodiversity, change is happening through collective action.
💡 Read Mark Budd’s take on renewable energy in The Girtonian (pp. 36–39), written by fellow Girtonian Mark Walsh
https://issuu.com/girtoncollege/docs/the_girtonian_2025
#EarthDay
From reducing emissions to protecting biodiversity, change is happening through collective action.
💡 Read Mark Budd’s take on renewable energy in The Girtonian (pp. 36–39), written by fellow Girtonian Mark Walsh
https://issuu.com/girtoncollege/docs/the_girtonian_2025
#EarthDay
April 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🌍 Earth Day 2026!
From reducing emissions to protecting biodiversity, change is happening through collective action.
💡 Read Mark Budd’s take on renewable energy in The Girtonian (pp. 36–39), written by fellow Girtonian Mark Walsh
https://issuu.com/girtoncollege/docs/the_girtonian_2025
#EarthDay
From reducing emissions to protecting biodiversity, change is happening through collective action.
💡 Read Mark Budd’s take on renewable energy in The Girtonian (pp. 36–39), written by fellow Girtonian Mark Walsh
https://issuu.com/girtoncollege/docs/the_girtonian_2025
#EarthDay
Huge congratulations to Girtonian Andreas Hadjinicolaou, winner at the ESGE Next Generation Awards 2026 🎉
He’ll present his cutting-edge GI research at #ESGEDays2026 in Milan this May.
This is his fourth major award in two years—an incredible achievement. 👏
He’ll present his cutting-edge GI research at #ESGEDays2026 in Milan this May.
This is his fourth major award in two years—an incredible achievement. 👏
April 17, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Huge congratulations to Girtonian Andreas Hadjinicolaou, winner at the ESGE Next Generation Awards 2026 🎉
He’ll present his cutting-edge GI research at #ESGEDays2026 in Milan this May.
This is his fourth major award in two years—an incredible achievement. 👏
He’ll present his cutting-edge GI research at #ESGEDays2026 in Milan this May.
This is his fourth major award in two years—an incredible achievement. 👏
⚕️Great to see Girtonian representation at the National Anatomy Competition again this year!
Amaan Akhtar and Sid Nayak took part in a steeplechase exam featuring dissected specimens and medical images, along with a written paper.
Many congratulations to both on achieving joint second place! 👏
Amaan Akhtar and Sid Nayak took part in a steeplechase exam featuring dissected specimens and medical images, along with a written paper.
Many congratulations to both on achieving joint second place! 👏
April 1, 2026 at 11:46 AM
⚕️Great to see Girtonian representation at the National Anatomy Competition again this year!
Amaan Akhtar and Sid Nayak took part in a steeplechase exam featuring dissected specimens and medical images, along with a written paper.
Many congratulations to both on achieving joint second place! 👏
Amaan Akhtar and Sid Nayak took part in a steeplechase exam featuring dissected specimens and medical images, along with a written paper.
Many congratulations to both on achieving joint second place! 👏
In our fast-moving world, governance structures must adapt to new and existing challenges. The Rokos School of Government shows Cambridge’s commitment to interdisciplinary research that helps leaders understand and address these problems, says Girton History Fellow Dr Ben Griffin
April 1, 2026 at 9:35 AM
In our fast-moving world, governance structures must adapt to new and existing challenges. The Rokos School of Government shows Cambridge’s commitment to interdisciplinary research that helps leaders understand and address these problems, says Girton History Fellow Dr Ben Griffin
Girton Fellow and Director of Cambridge’s Centre for Climate Repair Dr Shaun Fitzgerald shares how the Rokos School of Government could help bridge the gap between these two worlds in the future.
March 31, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Girton Fellow and Director of Cambridge’s Centre for Climate Repair Dr Shaun Fitzgerald shares how the Rokos School of Government could help bridge the gap between these two worlds in the future.
Today’s major global challenges call for bold solutions.
Girton welcomes plans to establish the Rokos School of Government at cam.ac.uk and is proud to have been instrumental in bringing this initiative to Cambridge. Read more ⬇️
https://loom.ly/ehPAY0M
Girton welcomes plans to establish the Rokos School of Government at cam.ac.uk and is proud to have been instrumental in bringing this initiative to Cambridge. Read more ⬇️
https://loom.ly/ehPAY0M
March 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Today’s major global challenges call for bold solutions.
Girton welcomes plans to establish the Rokos School of Government at cam.ac.uk and is proud to have been instrumental in bringing this initiative to Cambridge. Read more ⬇️
https://loom.ly/ehPAY0M
Girton welcomes plans to establish the Rokos School of Government at cam.ac.uk and is proud to have been instrumental in bringing this initiative to Cambridge. Read more ⬇️
https://loom.ly/ehPAY0M
Here's to an inspiring night of conversation, connection, and community! 🥂
Last week Girton students were treated to a fantastic evening at the Girton Law & Finance Networking Reception in London, hosted by Slaughter and May with a keynote speech from Lady Hale and a career panel.
Last week Girton students were treated to a fantastic evening at the Girton Law & Finance Networking Reception in London, hosted by Slaughter and May with a keynote speech from Lady Hale and a career panel.
March 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Here's to an inspiring night of conversation, connection, and community! 🥂
Last week Girton students were treated to a fantastic evening at the Girton Law & Finance Networking Reception in London, hosted by Slaughter and May with a keynote speech from Lady Hale and a career panel.
Last week Girton students were treated to a fantastic evening at the Girton Law & Finance Networking Reception in London, hosted by Slaughter and May with a keynote speech from Lady Hale and a career panel.