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

A triptych of three plant-themed paintings: the left shows large leaves, the center features a dark forest scene, and the right depicts vibrant, stylized foliage and flowers.

Art Exhibition: 'Life Within Landscapes'

05/10/2024 at 10.00

Explore Wolfson's newest exhibition, 'Life Within Landscapes', showcasing works by three Cambridge-based female contemporary artists, inspired by their Caribbean heritage.

A person with shoulder-length curly hair, wearing a pink sweater, looks slightly upward with an open smile against a blue background.

Wolfson Howler with Dee Allum

07/10/2024 at 20.00

The Wolfson Howler is back, bringing you the best comedy Cambridge has to offer!

A black-and-white photo showing a group of toddlers wrapped in striped towels, standing in a tiled room while being watched over by three smiling women in white uniforms.

Toddlers and the ‘Totalitarian’ State: Histories of Care in Socialist Dictatorships

15/10/2024 at 17.30

What can the history of crèches tell us about care and coercion in a socialist dictatorship?

A person with long hair, wearing a black dress, holds a string instrument and smiles while standing in front of a window with stone walls in the background.

Music and Madeira: Doraly Gill

18/10/2024 at 18.30

A concert of beautiful music, including the Debussy Sonata and Bartok’s Romanian Dances, performed by cellist Doraly Gill.

WolfWorks logo

WolfWorks-Being Productive: Developing Time Management and Reflective Practice Skills

19/10/2024 at 10.00

Take some time out at the start of the academic year to get organised and plan your next steps. 

News

We aim to offer every member of our international community of scholars the opportunity to fulfil their potential and transform society for the good of all.