Lee Library

Meet the world at Wolfson

Come and study with unrivalled academic support and pastoral care, joining an international, egalitarian, and inclusive community of scholars from Cambridge and across the world.

  • Wolfson Community

    Our community

     

    Wolfson is a lively and welcoming place, with an engaged student community and a wide-ranging programme of events from live concerts to academic lectures to weekly welfare tea. Our Porters are the friendliest in Cambridge and our Howler comedy nights are legendary. We host visiting academics from all over the world and – with no high table and social spaces shared by all – you will be stimulated culturally, socially and intellectually.

  • Lee Library

    Teaching and learning

    We are the College of choice for world-class postgraduates, mature undergraduates and returning learners. We offer excellence in teaching and support through a cohort of outstanding supervisors and Directors of Studies who allow every member of College to realise their full potential. Our active and engaged Fellowship underpins and enhances the College experience, providing mentorship and guidance both academically and professionally.

  • Undergraduates on the front lawn

    Undergraduate study

    Study at a unique Cambridge College for undergraduates aged 21+ who have curiosity, creativity, and a desire to make an impact. Find information about applying to study as a mature undergraduate at Wolfson.

     

  • Postgraduate students at Wolfson

    Postgraduate study

    Join a thriving community of postgraduate scholars from around the world. At Wolfson, you'll be part of an egalitarian environment where you'll mix with dynamic Fellows, inspiring academic visitors, and mature students from 96 different countries.  

    Find information about applying for postgraduate study at Wolfson.

Our diversity helps foster new perspectives and new insights in every field of scholarship.

What's on

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Open Call: WolfWords Poetry Anthology 2025

02/12/2024 at 09.00

We are delighted to announce the open call for this year’s WolfWords anthology. The theme for this year’s collection is Voice.

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Chinese Telephone Operators in San Francisco: Between Chinatown and Hollywood

03/12/2024 at 17.30

What could the hidden figures of Chinese telephone operators tell us about American film history and media networks?

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Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu: "Using the very small to tackle the very large"

04/12/2024 at 18.30

Discover how cutting-edge nanoparticle technology is revolutionising drug delivery to improve efficacy, reduce side effects, and offer safer treatments for patients with chronic conditions.

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Conversation with Wolfson Fellows Series - Technology and Labour: A changing landscape

05/12/2024 at 16.00

Join us in conversation with Dr Andrew Sanchez (Department of Social Anthropology) and Dr Garima Jaju (Centre of South Asian Study).

Orchid - Sophy Ricket

Art Exhibition: 'On Being One'

07/12/2024 at 10.00

Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'On Being One' featuring work by visual artist Sophy Rickett.

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