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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · 1d

It's Matriculation Day! 🎓

Congratulations to all our new Undergraduates who officially became members of the College today.

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jul 17

Join us for the 4th Long Club Dinner, celebrating the Downing College Rugby Union Football Club! 🏉

The Dinner takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025, and is a fantastic opportunity for members of the club, past and present, to come together.

Book now: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/long-club-dinner

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jul 16

@stefaniafiorentino.bsky.social, Downing Fellow in Land Economy, was quoted in @theguardian.com's 'Against the tide' series last week about her research on coastal towns in the UK, and why young people in particular are struggling.

Find out more:
www.dow.cam.ac.uk/downing-fell...

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jun 23

"Hilarious, playful and brimming with creative energy."

A great review of Downing Dramatic Society's latest production of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' in The Tab. 🎭

Read the full review: thetab.com/2025/06/20/r...

Review: As You Like It

All the worlds are on stage: the Shakespearian, the 1970s, and the present

thetab.com

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jun 17

🌸Beautiful Bee Orchids are in bloom at College. 🌸

Interested in exploring our grounds? The Gardens Team is offering exclusive tours, as well as a range of other horticultural experience days and workshops for gardening enthusiasts. 🌳👩‍🌾

Find out more: dow.cam.ac.uk/garden-days

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · May 22

Over the weekend, Downing celebrated Commemoration Day, marking the anniversary of the laying of the College’s foundation stone in 1807.

The occasion allowed the College to thank all benefactors who have helped support Downing over the years.

More here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing...

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · May 20

Congratulations to Professor Ed Bullmore, Honorary Fellow, who has been announced as a new Fellow of @royalsociety.org, the UK's national academy of sciences.

Read more about his work: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-ed-bullmore-elected-fellow-royal-society

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · May 20

Congratulations to Downing's Rahul Sharan, who finished in 1st place in the Cambridge v Oxford Varsity Karting Race. His victory helped Cambridge retain the title for a fifth year in a row. 🏆🏎

Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-student-wins-varsity-karting

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · May 15

Congratulations to Downing's Table Tennis team, who won the University's annual Cuppers tournament. 🏓🎉

Read about their victory: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/cuppers-victory-downings-table-tennis-team

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · May 9

Last weekend, Downing hosted the Varsity Sports Day against Lincoln College, our sister College at the University of Oxford.

Contests in football, netball and tennis were followed by an evening of rounders and tug-of-war on the Paddock, as well as pizza in the JCR. ⚽🎾🏃

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · May 7

The 2025 edition of the College's literary magazine 'The Leaves' was launched at @heong-gallery.bsky.social last week.

The magazine features poetry, prose, drama and visual art by Downing students, Fellows, staff and alumni.

Read more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/creative-arts-celebrated-launch-leaves

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · May 1

The first episode of the brand new Downing Arts Podcast is now available to listen to! 🥳🎙

New episodes are released every Thursday during term time and can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or via the podcast website.

Listen now: downingarts.alitu.com/1?order=newest

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Apr 16

Downing alums demonstrated the power of collective giving recently by raising over £4,300 - enough to fund a full one-year bursary for a new Downing student matriculating in October 2025.

Find out more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/enduring-connections-downing-alums-fund-class-gift-future-student

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Apr 11

Good luck to Downing's Ollie Boyne and Gianluca Maffi, who will be representing @CUBCsquad in this weekend's Boat Races. 🚣

Gianluca will be rowing at seat 2 in the Men's Lightweight crew on Saturday, while Ollie will be coxing the Men's Blue Boat on Sunday.

Images: Row 360

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Mar 13

Downing alumnus Sir Trevor Nunn returned to the College this week to give the 2025 Richmond Lecture.

In a Q&A session, Sir Trevor shared stories of his time at Cambridge and his legendary career in theatre

www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/sir-trevor-nunn-returns-downing-2025-richmond-lecture

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Mar 4

Congratulations to Downing's Fin Edwards who has been selected to play in the men's Varsity Rugby match at the StoneX stadium in London on Saturday 8 March.

Tickets for the Varsity Matches are still available on the Saracens website: www.eticketing.co.uk/saracens/EDP...

Photo: CURUFC

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Mar 3

The current Team Captain, Angel Ezeadum (2023), took some time away from the court to chat all things Netball and tell us about her aims for the team.

Read more: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/goal-ge...

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Mar 3

The #DowningCollege Netball team has its eyes set on glory this season! After securing promotion from Division 3 to Division 2 in Michaelmas, they have their eyes set on reaching the top division – a target that is firmly in their reach.

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Feb 25

Always nice to see the first signs of spring on the Domus after a long winter. 🌷🌼🌸

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The Heong Gallery @heong-gallery.bsky.social · Feb 6

Today marks 9 years since we opened our doors for the first time! 🎉🥳

We've held over 20 exhibitions and collaborations with internationally celebrated artists, with lots more exciting shows in the pipeline. 🎨🖌️

🎁Happy birthday to The Heong Gallery!🎂

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Feb 5

Dr Bonnie Lander Johnson, Fellow, has had two new books published by Cambridge University Press.

1️⃣The Cambridge Handbook of Literature and Plants

2️⃣Botanical Culture and Popular Belief in Shakespeare’s England

Read more here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-fellow-has-two-new-books-published

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jan 30

🎉Congratulations to all those receiving offers from
@cambridgeuni.bsky.social
today! 🎉

And to all our #DowningCollege applicants, we wish you the very best wherever that may take you.

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Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jan 17

Congratulations to the six Downing alumni who have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list.

They have been recognised for their contributions across a range of fields.

Read more about their achievements here: www.dow.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-new-year-honours-for-downing-alumni

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jan 10

Legacy gift lends a helping hand to Downing medics | Downing College Cambridge

Legacy gift lends a helping hand to Downing medics

www.dow.cam.ac.uk

Downing College @downingcollege.bsky.social · Jan 10

Thanks to a generous legacy gift from Downing alum, John Frederick Fitz Miller (1978), over 50 Downing medical students have all been awarded a generous grant from the fund.

The John Miller Scholarships are given to eligible medical students, including those in their 5th or 6th year of study.

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