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27/08/2026

Churchill College graduate Lucy discusses why she decided to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge, what made her experience at Churchill so special, and what she's going to do next.

Results from our 3rd annual Big Butterfly Count 🦋Members of the Grounds & Gardens team (Kath, Ben and Charlie) completed...
14/08/2026

Results from our 3rd annual Big Butterfly Count 🦋

Members of the Grounds & Gardens team (Kath, Ben and Charlie) completed another year of citizen science with the following findings:
👉 11 species recorded across College grounds, matching last year's total almost exactly
👉Meadow Brown and Small White were the most frequently spotted
👉Marbled Clover and Jersey Tiger moths also recorded during the count

The drought conditions meant the herbaceous border had passed its flowering peak by the time of the count, so sightings shifted elsewhere, highlighting the value of the College's other planting areas like the long grass around Storey's Way and the self-sown meadow plants near the compost area.

Beyond the official count, Charlie's ongoing recording added a further 13 butterfly species and a Latticed Heath Moth sighted this year, including a rare White-letter Hairstreak and a striking Silver-washed Fritillary. Students have been spotting too: Amy Walpole photographed a Cinnabar moth by the beehives and a Mint Moth in the raised beds.

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📸 Photos by Charlie Ison, Churchill College Gardener
Brown Argus / Painted Lady / Marbled White / Gatekeeper / Marbled Clover Moth

11/08/2026

Studying Engineering at Cambridge – What’s next for Lucy

Recent Cambridge graduate Lucy shares what drew her to study engineering, what made her time at Churchill College so memorable and where her engineering degree is taking her next. 🎓⚙️

Tucked away from the busier parts of Churchill, the student garden at the back of 70s Storey's Way is a favourite spot f...
07/08/2026

Tucked away from the busier parts of Churchill, the student garden at the back of 70s Storey's Way is a favourite spot for College members. With its raised beds, greenhouse and secluded seating areas, it's an ideal place to grow produce, read, or simply relax outside.

Through conversations with the College’s Grounds and Gardens team, Churchill postgrad architecture student Max Hubbard discovered that the greenhouse was running low on storage, and that people wanted somewhere to work and gather. That idea grew into a proposal for a simple, sustainable pavilion, supported by a grant of £500 from the College’s Tizard Student Opportunities Fund.

The design takes its shape from the bamboo bean wigwams already growing in the garden. The structure was built over two days using timber, plywood, and reclaimed materials from Churchill's own stores, with help from friends, students, and staff.

It's built to change over time. Students can repair it, adapt it, or take it apart and rebuild it as their needs shift.

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University of Cambridge Department of Architecture

Discover one of Europe's leading contemporary art museums with Churchill College.Join fellow alumni in Berlin for a spec...
05/08/2026

Discover one of Europe's leading contemporary art museums with Churchill College.

Join fellow alumni in Berlin for a special event on Thursday 8 October at Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart, widely regarded as one of Europe's foremost museums of contemporary art.

The morning will begin with a guided tour of the museum, offering a fantastic opportunity to explore its renowned collections and exhibitions, followed by lunch with fellow members of the Churchill community.

📅 Date: Thursday 8 October 2026
🕥 Time: 10.45am-2.00pm (Berlin time)
📍 Location: Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstraße 50, 10557 Berlin
🍽️ 12 noon lunch: Restaurant Konstantin (located in the museum)
🎟️ Book: https://ow.ly/9MCL50ZuA8E

Join us for a wonderful chance to enjoy art, culture, conversation and connection in one of Berlin's most iconic cultural venues.

Wir würden uns freuen, Sie in Berlin begrüßen zu dürfen!

04/08/2026

A Cambridge Professor or Architecture's most influential reads.

If you're interested in studying architecture or you're fascinated by cities and everyday life, these are some of the books recommended by Churchill College Fellow Professor Minna Sunikka-Blank.

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East Asia Alumni Tour: Join us in Tokyo, Hong Kong & SingaporeWe're bringing Churchill College to East Asia! The Develop...
04/08/2026

East Asia Alumni Tour: Join us in Tokyo, Hong Kong & Singapore

We're bringing Churchill College to East Asia! The Development and Alumni Relations Team invite you to connect with fellow alumni at three upcoming events across the region:

🌏Japan
Tuesday 25 August | Tokyo Alumni Reception | 国連大学 (United Nations University)
Join the Vice Master and fellow alumni for an evening reception and the latest news from Churchill College.

🌏Hong Kong
Friday 28 August | Hong Kong Alumni Dinner | China Club
Reconnect with members of the Churchill community over dinner in one of Hong Kong's most distinctive venues.

🌏Singapore
Thursday 3 September | Singapore Alumni Reception | Tanglin Club
Enjoy drinks, conversation and the opportunity to catch up with fellow alumni and friends of the College.

All three events are wonderful opportunities to reconnect with the Churchill community, expand your network, and hear the latest developments from the College.

More information and booking forms can be found in the links below. We hope to see you there!

Japan: https://ow.ly/gRcg50ZuAAa
Hong Kong: https://ow.ly/NRNR50ZuAAb
Singapore: https://ow.ly/LAPY50ZuAAc

Churchill alumni were back on the water for this year's CRA Town Bumps, with a crew made up of former students, current ...
29/07/2026

Churchill alumni were back on the water for this year's CRA Town Bumps, with a crew made up of former students, current students and a few last-minute recruits taking on the challenge.

The idea began earlier in the year when alumni started discussing entering a Churchill crew into the event. Despite facing a few hurdles along the way, including finding a boat and brushing off some rowing rust, the team came together with support from Churchill College Boat Club and X-Press Boat Club.

Racing as X-Press O2, the crew, known as The Shovellers, enjoyed an impressive week on the river. They secured bumps on days one and three, finishing the event +2 overall, with several crew members celebrating their first-ever bump.

Reflecting on the experience, organiser Chris Hughes highlighted both the team's success on the water and the chance to reconnect with fellow Churchill rowers.

Congratulations to everyone involved on a fantastic achievement. We're delighted to see the Churchill rowing community continuing to thrive long after graduation, and we look forward to seeing more alumni crews in action in the future. 🚣💜

It's another warm day on which we wave off our latest group of graduating students!Lovely to see our students celebratin...
24/07/2026

It's another warm day on which we wave off our latest group of graduating students!
Lovely to see our students celebrating their success, and some familiar faces returning too. Good luck with your future plans - and have a wonderful summer.

23/07/2026

Cambridge classicist and Fellow of Churchill College, Dr Jerry Toner shares three books that have shaped his understanding of gladiators and the Roman world.

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