About King'S College, Cambridge
King's College was founded in 1441 by Henry VI (1421-71) and is one of the 31 colleges in the University of Cambridge. King's has an outstanding academic record and is also world-famous for its Chapel and choir. The Christmas Eve service from King's (A Fe
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'Why cows still roam the commons of Cambridge' in the @Independent #Cambridge http://ow.ly/TGmk30leAgx
Congratulations to Nina Grossfurthner, Adam Williams, Tega Akati-Udi and Georgia Cook, King's students who have been each awarded a Provost's Prize for this academic year!
The Provost's Prizes recognise those students who have made a significant contribution to the College community. Well done all of you, and best of luck in the future!
There's nothing like the atmosphere of The King's Affair see it for yourself with this incredible production by the Explorers Society!
https://vimeo.com/276763178/cec230091b
Treat yourself in Graduation Week! Pop down to the Visitor Centre on King's Parade for some lovely College memorabilia, all discounted for King's and University members (excepting concert tickets).
We are excited to announce that King's Member George Mpanga (AKA George The Poet) will be joining us on the 25th of June for our BME Open Day!
George graduated from King's in 2013, having studied Politics, Psychology and Sociology, and has already enjoyed a successful start to his career as an acclaimed recording artist and social commentator.
George will talk about his experiences at Cambridge University, and also run a session on empowerment and advice. Places are still av...ailable for the Open Day so make sure to check out the requirements for the day and sign up at: http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/node/8910
Please share this post with anyone you think might be interested! Travel reimbursement is available if needed, please contact slo@kings.cam.ac.uk for more information.
More information about George the Poet: http://www.georgethepoet.com/
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Current King's student Harriet Fisher recently featured in 'The Man Presents: Women', a series of six monologues from first-time and experienced Cambridge comedians. Enjoy!
King's Members are welcome to watch the May Bumps this year from the KCBC marquee, which affords a great view of the racing!
One of our Catering team, the very excellent Lauren Marsh, has been profiled for 'This Cambridge Life'!
Our congratulations to Daniel Hyde, who has just been appointed as our new Director of Music!
There are still places available for our BME Open Day on the 25th of June! Registration info via this webpage: http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/node/8910
This one-day event will be open to prospective students aged 16+ from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. The aim of the event is to give BME students an opportunity to experience life at Cambridge and ask questions about anything from admissions to student life here at King’s.
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“The job runs from the sublime to the ridiculous,” says Seabridge. “It can be chasing geese off the front lawn or fishing students out of the river at 5am.”
A wonderful article from the Cambridge Alumni Magazine (CAM) on the intricacies of working as College porters, featuring our Head Porter Neil Seabridge. https://www.cam.ac.uk/thelostkey
Our Senior Horticulturist, Stephen Coghill, made an appearance on BBC Gardeners Question Time today, asking a question about Ellen Willmot. It was recorded at Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the episode is now available on iPlayer.
On the 25th of June 2018, King’s College will be hosting its first official BME Open Day!
This one-day event will be open to prospective students aged 16+ from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. The aim of the event is to give BME students an opportunity to experience life at Cambridge and ask questions about anything from admissions to student life here at King’s.
Prospective students will be able to register for this event from April 28th at this webpage (more informat...ion here too): http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/node/8910
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The 103rd anniversary of the death of Rupert Brooke, which falls today, sees the launch of an important new resource: a digital library showcasing approximately half of the Schroder Papers, acquired by King's College three years ago. See this blog post for further information. The digitised papers may be seen here: https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/sc hroder/1
The King's College Boat Club - KCBC have produced four wonderful items for King's Members! They are available for pre-order (prices £15-20 TBC depending on quantity) by filling out the form available on: https://goo.gl/forms/f2wVjinS1zfhIsnz1
The deadline for pre-order registration is Friday 27th April 2018 - this should allow sufficient time for the items to be available for anyone attending the May Bumps Dinner on Saturday 16th June!
Calling all King's Non-Resident Members - there are still NRM tickets left for the 2018 King's Affair on 20th June! The theme this year is 'Music of the Spheres', and as always, traditional May Week formal dress is eschewed for imaginative fancy dress!
NRM tickets are priced at £107, and you can secure yours by emailing alumni@kingsaffair.com with your year of graduation, and the committee will send you the payment link! You may also purchase guest tickets.
Congratulations to Jean de La Verpillière (KC2011), current Grad student and co-founder of Echion Tech, who has just been named in Forbes' '30 Under 30' Europe list. He and his team entered the King's Entrepreneurship Prize last year, winning investment and gaining contacts.
'Bard of the Bike' William Fotheringham (KC1984) has just published ‘Sunday in Hell: Behind the Lens of the Greatest Cycling Film of All Time’.
He studied modern languages at King's after learning French from a cycling magazine, 'Miroir du cyclisme', which had been given to him as a present on his 15th birthday.
Congratulations to King's Voices, our mixed-voice choir, on successfully fundraising their way to Iceland!
Thank you to all who donated towards their tour - your support is fantastic and has allowed the choir to share their wonderful music with more of the world.
The King's Voices sing in Chapel every Monday in term, so do come and hear them next time you are in Cambridge. The services timetable may be found online: http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/events/chapel- services
i realy did loved it and wish go together with my Lovely Love Giovanna Cecco
We are so lucky as a country to have the British history & heritage that we have, that appeals to students, tourists etc all over the world - and Cambridge is no exception. King's College: what a building & a location. Extraordinarily beautiful.
The most beautiful architectural buildings where the history is almost tangible. The sense of immense size was obvious within the glorious chapel, as was taking a few moments to savour a clear sense of peace and thought provoking reflection. And dont forget option to travel by punt. Loved it!
The atmosphere in Cambridge is peaceful and quiet, reminds me of my University years. The Chapel is gothic at its best, beautiful and impressive. I went 30 min before it closed and I was lucky enough to be the only tourist in there. Gorgeous.
Studied mathematics there and got a 1:1 with distinction. I was the brainiest person there by far.
One of the most beautiful places in the UK. The chapel was out of this world and staff in the College were polite, friendly and very accommodating. I had one of the most amazing times of my life staying there.
Most amazing place full of history and breathtaking architecture!!
Lovely place to visit, the chapel is stunning
Kings College is a most beautiful place - the Chapel is out of this world and my favourite building in the whole of Cambridge. Together with the world-famous choir, it is a stunning place to visit and experience.
It's a must visit place,if you are visiting UK, wonderful colleges with beautiful history behind them.
I have only been here once before many years ago. I'm glad I made the effort to go up to Cambridge from London by train. A truly beautiful chapel, a fabulous ceiling & the stain glass is amazing. Worth the £9.00�
I could only visit the Chapel, once that the even preparations were going on, but so worth it! Magestic is the word! However it would be wiser to have some security inside the Chapel, because I saw some tourists completely abusing the interdict places of the Chapel... completely disrespectful on a sacred place, I would say. But I totally recommend and for sure will always visit this place every time I'll visit Cambridge <3
Had a private dinner with friends in the Saltmarsh rooms on Saturday evening. Lovely meal with the most friendly and efficient service - huge thank you to your wonderful staff.
Great place with historical value..amazing experience �
Fantastic chapel, one of the lovely lady guides was full of interesting facts that just made the whole experience!
A must for Tudor history lovers!👍
Amazing place
Always love the atmosphere and view, esp. on a sunny day- amazing!
10/10 to a super place . Randfontein South Africa.
We ask for 2 tickets for kings college .
Paid out £9 each
Only to find out later it's only to see in the Chapel .
Although very good it was the college we thought we were buying tickets for .
as the shop was the King's college shop the tickets were printed Kings College .
And it seems any one can walk through the grounds for free ? Nowhere did we see it say Chapel only ???