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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · 21h

Many congratulations to our newest Undergraduate cohort, who officially became members of the College yesterday!

After the matriculation photograph, students had the opportunity to formally meet our President, sign the matriculation book and enjoy a celebratory matriculation dinner.

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · 2d

On Friday evening we officially welcomed our newest members of the Fellowship of Queens'. Their admission took place in our beautiful chapel and they were welcomed in by our President, Dame Menna Rawlings. Many congratulations and welcome to Queens'.💚

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · 7d

We are delighted to announce that Dame Menna Rawlings has begun her tenure as the first female President of Queens’ College, University of Cambridge, following a historic installation ceremony held within the College yesterday, 30 September 2025.

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · 19d

As Mohamed A. El-Erian’s tenure as President of Queens’ College ends, we reflect with gratitude on five years of warmth, energy & distinction. To Mohamed, Anna & family: thank you. This is not goodbye, but simply, see you soon. @elerianm.bsky.social

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · 29d

Visit Queens’ College on Thursday 18th September for the @cam.ac.uk Postgraduate Open Days!
Join us from 11:00 - 15:00 for a tour of our beautiful grounds and extensive facilities, plus speak to our current students!
Book your place now: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Aug 1

The College intends to appoint a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) from 1 October 2026 in each of the following subject areas: Music and Pure Mathematics/Mathematical Statistics.

For more information visit our vacancies page on our website: www.queens.cam.ac.uk/about-us/vac...

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Jul 25

It may have been a rather rainy day yesterday for our postgraduate graduation, but that didn’t dampen our spirits! 🎓👏 Many congratulations to our amazing students.
To view our gallery of photographs from the day, visit our website: queens.cam.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Jul 18

“We need a prop change at centre stage: an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables."

Dr Dante McGrath, Queens' alum and researcher at the Centre for Climate Repair, has published an article on climate action in The Conversation UK.

theconversation.com/reduce-remov...

Reduce, remove, reflect — the three Rs that could limit global warming

Any legislation of climate actions needs to be based on scientific evidence and informed decisions.

theconversation.com

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Jennifer Cobbe @jennifercobbe.bsky.social · Jul 3

Graduation day for @queens.cam.ac.uk undergrads

Students lined up in their gowns ready to leave Queens' College to go to their graduation ceremony

Students lined up in their gowns outside Senate House in Cambridge, ready to go in for their ceremony

An official standing at the exit of the Senate House in Cambridge holding a sign that says "Quiet please ceremony in progress"

Students and family gathered outside the Senate House in Cambridge after their ceremony

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Jul 2

This afternoon Queens' President Mohamed El-Erian spoke with Jeremy Vine to answer questions about the economy, the chat did include a surprise guest phone call from Queens' very own Head Porter, Dave! Listen via the link below: (around 1 hour 10 mins in) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Jeremy Vine - Disability benefit and medieval re-enactments - BBC Sounds

Jeremy discusses disability, tables on paths, the economy and medieval re-enactments.

www.bbc.co.uk

Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Jun 3

We are delighted to announce that Dame @mennarawlings.bsky.social has been elected as the next President of Queens’ College.

Find out more: www.queens.cam.ac.uk/about-us/new...

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · May 30

Queens' College is delighted to offer a unique opportunity to sing in a friendly and ambitious choir in the beautiful surroundings of Queens' College Chapel.

🔗 If you are interested in applying, please visit: queens.cam.ac.uk/about-us/vac... for more information.

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · May 22

Many congratulations to Professor Clare Bryant, Queens' Fellow and Professor of Innate Immunity at Cambridge University, on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences! 🧬👏
@elerianm.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk @clarebryant.bsky.social

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · May 20

Many congratulations to Queens’ Fellow and Vice-President, Professor Marie Edmonds, on her election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society — one of the highest honours in the scientific community.
www.queens.cam.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Prof Marie Edmonds elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society - Queens' College

Professor Marie Edmonds, Fellow and Vice-President of Queens’, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society.

www.queens.cam.ac.uk

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · May 15

It was a pleasure to welcome Baroness Bryony Worthington (1990) back to Queens’ a few weeks ago. She joined President
@elerianm.bsky.social for an engaging Fireside Chat before being formally elected as our newest Honorary Fellow in a ceremony held in the chapel.

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Mohamed A. El-Erian @elerianm.bsky.social · May 5

A lovely Cambridge day — from ducks relaxing by the river and beautiful gardens to a delicious (roasted peanut) ice cream!

#cambridge @queenscam.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social

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Mohamed A. El-Erian @elerianm.bsky.social · May 2

… music/theatre/sports activities, etc.).
#cambridge @cambridgeup.bsky.social @queenscam.bsky.social #cambridgechancellor

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Apr 29

Queens' President, Dr Mohamed El-Erian, begins campaign to be the next Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

If you are eligible to vote, the registration deadline is this Friday, 2nd May!

@elerianm.bsky.social

www.queens.cam.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Queens’ President, Dr Mohamed A, El-Erian, begins campaign to be the next Chancellor of the University of Cambridge - Queens' College

It was announced last week, via an article in The Times and social media posts, that Dr Mohamed A. El-Erian would be running for Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

www.queens.cam.ac.uk

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Mohamed A. El-Erian @elerianm.bsky.social · Apr 29

A warm welcome to the new Honorary Fellow of Queens’ College, Baroness Worthington. Before her admission to the Fellowship, Bryony took part in an engaging fireside chat attended by our students and fellows.

@queenscam.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social

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Mohamed A. El-Erian @elerianm.bsky.social · Apr 24

I’m deeply grateful for all the encouragement and support.
If you are interested in my reasons for running in this important election, here's a link: www.mohamedel-erian.com.
Thank you.
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Mohamed A. El-Erian @elerianm.bsky.social · Apr 24

I just wanted to let you know that, having been encouraged by many and received over four times the number of nominations required, I announced today that I am throwing my hat into the ring for the election of the next Chancellor of the University of Cambridge...
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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Apr 23

This afternoon Nick Morris, our Director of Music and Bye-Fellow, will be accompanying Choral Evensong from St George’s Hanover Square at 3pm which will be broadcast live on Radio 3 - listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 3 - Choral Evensong, St George’s Hanover Square, London.

Live from St George’s Hanover Square, London.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Apr 15

It’s back! 🎉

Queens’ Giving Day returns 7–8 May.

Join our community in supporting three vital areas:
🤝 Access & Outreach
🏠 Student Accommodation
✨ The Unrestricted Fund

🔗 Get involved: queenscam.givingday.co.uk #QueensGivingDay #SupportQueens
@queens-alumni.bsky.social

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Apr 14

The Thames was light blue once again yesterday, with Cambridge sweeping the board and winning all 6 races! 🩵🏆 Huge congratulations to all who worked so hard to make Cambridge champions and special congratulations to our 4 Queens' students for smashing it! 👏
Photo credit: Nordin Catic

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Queens' College, Cambridge @queens.cam.ac.uk · Apr 2

For Sir Demis Hassabis, Cambridge had always been on the horizon.

We're sure many Queens' alumni, will agree that there is something rather magical about Cambridge. ✨📚

Extract from Demis' chat with @elerianm.bsky.social

#QueensCollege #CambridgeUniversity #DemisHassabis #GoogleDeepMind

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