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Peter Peckard Prize Winners 2020
The College is pleased to announce the 2020 Peter Peckard Prize, awarded for work addressing serious human exploitation and how it can be eradicated.
Dr Martin Hughes (2000) 1949-2020
The College is deeply saddened to announce the death of Dr Martin Hughes, Life Fellow in Medicine and long-serving Tutor, at the age of 71.
The Food of Sichuan
Fuchsia Dunlop (1988), author and cook, was the first Westerner trained at the Sichuan Institute. She’s spent over 20 years exploring and writing about Chinese cuisine.
Dr Pedro Magalhães de Oliveira (2015) wins Clean Sky Academy Award
Dr Pedro Magalhães de Oliveira won the Clean Sky Academy Award for Best PhD Thesis in Applied Sciences and Engineering. His work on droplet-induced flow phenomena aids alternative jet fuel certification.
Pepys’s Tidal Almanac
The smallest book in the Pepys Library is a 1546 tidal almanac by Guillaume Brouscon. It includes tide tables, maps, and symbols for saints, and may have once belonged to Sir Francis Drake.
Big Bang Academy
After a career in banking, Sarah Tong (2011) co-founded Big Bang Academy to spark young children’s love of science through hands-on learning. The academy now teaches 400+ students across Hong Kong.
Promotions for College Fellows
Magdalene is delighted to announce that two College Fellows have received academic promotions from the University of Cambridge.
My Time at Magdalene: a letter from the Master
In his final Magdalene Matters piece, Dr Rowan Williams reflects on his time as Master, the College’s spirit of community, and his gratitude to students, Fellows, staff, and alumni for their friendship.
Magdalene Matters: Issue 50
Magdalene Matters is the College's newsletter, published in Michaelmas and Easter terms. It features College updates, Members' news, articles, and details on upcoming events.
A Shakespeare Signature? Part 2
This week’s continuation examines the signature in the Hystory writtone by Thucidides. While likely not an Ireland forgery, it’s uncertain whether it’s Shakespeare’s genuine signature.
Bishop Simon Barrington-Ward (1950) 1930-2020
With deep sadness, we announce the death of Honorary Fellow and former Bishop of Coventry, Simon Barrington-Ward. A beloved figure at Magdalene, he made lasting contributions to the College community.
A Shakespeare Signature? Part 1
An intriguing signature in the Old Library’s copy of Thucydides’ Hystory writtone by Thucidides raises questions about its authenticity as Shakespeare's, leading to an analysis of the evidence.