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

Researchers working at a desk at a previous Writing Retreat

Wolfson College Writing Retreat

15/05/2026 at 10.00

Join us this May for an extended retreat for planning, analysing, reading or writing.

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An Unresolved Doublet: Text as Material in Visual Art

15/05/2026 at 17.30

Join us to explore where art, language and science meet, and discover the unexpected poetry hidden in the writings of Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin and Ijeoma Uchegbu.

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Art Exhibition: 'Epic Journeys'

16/05/2026 at 10.00

Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'Epic Journeys' featuring work by distinguished artist Hassan Aliyu.

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Lunchtime Concert - Wolfson Student Musician Showcase

16/05/2026 at 13.30

Enjoy performances by an array of talented Wolfson student singers and instrumentalists including:

Kyle Bird - piano
Sofia Aleksashina - mezzo
Julia Da Costa - soprano 
Leong Qi Zhong - baritone
Collier Ow - piano

 

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Opening the Box of Chocolates: A Tasting Introduction to Studies of Cacao and Chocolate

18/05/2026 at 18.00

From cacao pod to cocoa bar: explore the surprising science behind every flavour note in your favourite chocolate.

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