Robinson College, Cambridge

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

Congratulations to Robinson Fellow Professor Anuj Dawar FRS, (Professor of Logic and Algorithms, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Cambridge University) who has been elected to the Fellowship of the The Royal Society.

Anuj has been a fellow of Robinson College since 1999. He served as Deputy Warden of the college during 2017-18 and 2021-24. He has a first degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, a Masters’ degree from the University of Delaware and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.

On receiving the Fellowship, Anuj said “I am honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. I am still stunned to find myself in such distinguished company. It feels wonderful to have my many years of work recognized in this way. This wouldn’t have been possible without the many colleagues and collaborators I have had the privilege to work with, especially the brilliant research students and postdocs who have been part of my research group. And I am very grateful to Robinson College for all the support I have had”.

Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society, said:
“I am delighted to welcome this newest group of exceptional scientists to the Fellowship of the Royal Society. Their contributions reflect the highest standards of scientific endeavour. Whether advancing our understanding of vaccines or exploring the transformative potential of mathematics and computation, their work exemplifies the enduring value of curiosity, creativity and rigorous inquiry.
Our Fellowship is strengthened not only by individual distinction, but by the diversity of perspectives and experiences its members bring. This incoming cohort highlights the truly international character of contemporary science and underscores the vital role that plays in achieving breakthroughs that benefit us all.”

University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge

26/05/2026

Our inaugural Sustainability Leadership Insight Sharing Day and Dinner brought together leaders from across business, academia, policy, and climate advisory to Robinson College to exchange perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the global sustainability agenda.

We were especially honoured to host the event in partnership with Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of

Many thanks also to Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership for helping shape the programme, particularly the roundtable discussions and networking sessions.

Thank you to all our guests speakers and attendees, including many Robinsonians.

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1. Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
2. David Phillips, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
3. Elena Vydrine IIGCC - Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change
4. Wendy Niu - BSI

26/05/2026

The Choir of Robinson College, Cambridge are delighted to announce our new recording, ‘Gerald Finzi: Three Sacred Anthems’, will be released worldwide on Friday 26th June with Convivium Records.

Conducted by Will Sims, the EP features Finzi’s beloved Three Anthems, Op. 27 (My Lovely One, Welcome Sweet and Sacred Feast, and God is Gone Up) in beautiful new arrangements for choir & strings by Peter Hayward, released in the composer's anniversary year.

‘Gerald Finzi: Three Sacred Anthems’ will be available on all major streaming platforms, and digital downloads can be pre-ordered now from the Convivium Records website.

We would like to thank Adrian Green, Adaq Khan, Mike Cooter, and Elliott Park for all their work on the project; Boosey & Hawkes and The Finzi Trust for supporting the new editions; and the donor who enabled the recording to take place.

25/05/2026

Huge congratulations to everyone who graduated on Saturday, a PhD, MAs and Bachelors of Medicine. 🎓

We’re so incredibly proud of everything you have achieved and excited to see what you do next. 🤗

22/05/2026

We are excited to share that our latest recording, ‘Andrew Downes: Three Dramatic Cantatas’, will receive its worldwide, multiplatform release on Friday 29th May with Prima Facie Records.

Conducted by Will Sims, the CD features the premiere recordings of Downes’ choral cantatas ‘Cain and Abel’, ‘The Death of Goliath’, and ‘A Child is Singing’, accompanied by David Trippett and with Paula Downes, Alison Daniels, and Jonathan Midgley as soloists.

‘Andrew Downes: Three Dramatic Cantatas’ will be available on all major streaming platforms, and physical copies can be pre-ordered now from retailers and the ASC Records & Prima Facie Records website.

We would like to thank Steve Plews, Phil Hardman, Simon Crosby Buttle, and Elliott Park for all their work on the project, and Lynwood Music for commissioning the recording.

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

Did you know you can study Education at Cambridge University?

Robinson Fellow Dr Lizzi Rawlinson Mills talks us through one of the lesser knows degrees here at Cambridge.

- interdisciplinary degree
- psychology, sociology, history and philosophy of education
- big strand linked to arts, creativity, culture
- small and close knit cohort
- not just for people who want to be teachers, in fact the majority go into policy, social justice, international development and other think tank work

If you aren’t sure what you want to study at University, you’re keen on the humanities, good at essay writing, interested in cultures and societies in this country and around the world, passionate about human rights and social justice, take a look at the Education Faculty website and come and see us at the Open Days on 9 and 10 July.

15/05/2026

Dearest gentle reader, you are cordially invited to Robinson’s May week garden party on the 19th June. Please look forward to an elegant affair fit for Queen Charlotte herself. We hope to see you in your most dapper regency-esque attire.
Kind regards,
Lady Whistledown of the Red Brick Castle

Tickets are available from the Red Brick Cafe