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Downing College Cambridge

Room to think ...

... space to breathe

We believe in the transformative power of a world-class education. 

Downing College in the University of Cambridge was founded in 1800 by the bequest of Sir George Downing.  Set amidst 20 acres of magnificent grounds in the heart of the city, Downing College is a community of committed scholars and students, current and future leaders in their fields.

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What's happening at Downing...

The Heong Gallery: Expressive Lines workshop

Saturday 19 August 2017.

Downing Dramatic Society: These Walls

5 to 20 August 2017.

The Heong Gallery: The Best of All Possible Worlds

From 17 June to 8 October 2017.

Latest news at Downing

Downing student bound for World Rowing Championships

Holly Hill and Melissa Wilson selected in all-Cambridge boat for British Women's Pair.

Downing Archive reveals Fringe connection as DDS production opens

Downing Dramatic Society's These Walls runs from 5 to 20 August at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Mr Martin Baker named President of RCO

Honorary Fellow of Downing College begins Royal College of Organists Presidency.

New Fellow Development Ambassador appointed

Downing spotlight

New Fellow Development Ambassador appointed

Downing Fellow in English, Dr Sarah Kennedy, appointed to act as a Fellow Ambassador for Alumni and Development.

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