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Open Days

Sixth Formers are very welcome to visit Girton on our 2013 Open Days

Monday 24th June

Thursday 4th & Friday 5th July (University Open Days)

Saturday 21st September

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Music

Girton is unique among Cambridge colleges in the richness and diversity of its musical life. Find out more about the choir, chamber music, jazz nights, concerts and musicians in residence.
Music at Girton > | Music events >

Library & Archive

Girton has one of the largest and most comprehensive College libraries in the University. It also houses a unique archive of Girton's pioneering history.
Library > | Archive & Special Collections >

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Latest News

Humanities Writing Prize Winners 2013
The Humanities Writing Competition for current Year 12 students, of any subject, at schools across the UK was awarded for the second time on 2 May. The number of entries and range of schools has increased substantially, and we expect interest to grow further as more young people enjoy their…
Girton Historian shortlisted for top prize
The Politics of Gender in Victorian Britain, written by Dr Ben Griffin, Fellow in History at Girton, has been shortlisted for the 2012 Whitfield Prize. This prestigious award is given annually by the Royal Historical Society for the best first book on a subject in British or Irish history. Read more about…
Girton College is delighted to announce the unveiling of a new portrait
A new portrait of our current Mistress, Professor Susan J. Smith, which the College commissioned from artist Benjamin Sullivan RP is now hanging in Hall. Members of the College and invited guests attended the official unveiling on Tuesday 30 April, and agreed that this remarkable painting is a most distinguished…
Dr Marjorie Chibnall’s Memorial Service
Many former students, colleagues and friends of Dr Chibnall will have been sorry to learn that she died last year. A Memorial Service was held in the Girton College Chapel on Friday 1 March to celebrate Dr Chibnall's life and work. You may have read her obituary in the recent…
Jane Martin Poetry Prize 2013 winner announced!
We are very pleased to announce that Jen Campbell has won the 2013 Jane Martin Poetry Prize. The judges were all impressed by 'the poetry's combination of energy and skilfulness, and its delight in spoken language'. Follow this link to read her winning collection. NB All poems are copyright of…
Girton Appoints Artists in Residence
Girton College is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Barnett and Sonny Sanjay Vadgama as Artists in Residence for 2013 –14 and 2014 –15 respectively. The Artist in Residence Scheme: The Artist in Residence scheme reflects Girton's ongoing commitment to the arts and humanities, and will encourage engagement between practising artists…
The College Welcomes Visiting Fellows for the Easter Term
The College is delighted to welcome Professor Saskia Sassen, whos returns to the Helen Cam Visiting Fellowship, and Professor Roger Leigh, the Brenda Ryman Visiting Fellow, for the Easter Term. Internationally renowned academic and author, Professor Saskia Sassen, is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology and Co-Chair of the Committee…
Ash Court Topping Out Ceremony
No-one driving through Girton village in the last six months can have failed to notice the enormous crane stretched across the sky-line. It marks the site of Girton College’s splendid new residential wing – the first for three-quarters of a century. The building at Ash Court, will contain 50 en…
Founders’ Memorial Lecture 2013 with Dame Anne Owers
Established in 1928, the Founders' Memorial Lecture is a highlight of the Girton College calendar. It offers the opportunity to bring a wide range of distinguished speakers to Cambridge, including Dame Anne Owers, who spoke on Friday 8 March, about 'Guarding the guards: the role of independent regulation'. Dame Anne, pictured…