Lucy announces two new student awards thanks to the generosity of its donors
The College is extremely grateful for the Iqbal Studentship and the Betty Grantchester Studentship
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We educate and inspire future leaders. We tackle the pressing issues of the twenty-first century. We are uniquely committed to building a diverse community of students.
Undergraduates
Lucy Cavendish admits around 130 undergraduates and affiliated students each October. We accept undergraduates in every subject including the graduate course in Medicine and Senior Status Law.
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Guidance for all studentsCOVID-19
Take a break and find out what's on
The College and Lucy SU have organised a range of events for students which can be found on the College calendar and includes the Academic Skills programme. Find out what's on and access a range of fitness and entertainment resources in the members' area.
Take a break - find out what's onNews
Archaeological excavations reveal Roman artefacts including human remains, pottery and a metal vessel
Recent excavations at Lucy Cavendish are progressing well and all results will be published in the Cambridgeshire Archaeological Journal
Six talented students shortlisted for the 2021 Florence Staniforth Student Fiction Prize
Meet the students shortlisted for the College’s Student Fiction Prize
Events
Virtual Research Day
The Virtual Research Day event is where students join and present a 10-minute presentation on a topic of their research or interest.
#LivefromLucy: 'Fiery Floripas: The Muslim Warrior Woman in Medieval French and English Literature' with Dr Eva Simmons
Join us for this fascinating virtual event in which Dr Eva Simmons discusses Muslim heroines in literature.
#LivefromLucy: 'It’s Not All Zoom and Gloom' with Richard Watson
Join us for this fascinating virtual talk with Futurist Richard Watson as he discusses why the future is not beyond our control.
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Yujiang River Chen on the joy of research and teaching and the use of knowledge to benefit society
An interview with Lucy Bye-Fellow (Economics) Yujiang River Chen
Designing and delivering student welfare and wellbeing support
Kate Daniels, Lucy’s Bye-Fellow and Graduate Tutor, on her critical work on students’ mental health
Nothing can beat that feeling of lacing up your shoes, heading out the door and hitting the trails
Lucy student Helene Greenwood on her love for running and the importance of maintaining a study-sport life balance