Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge

08/09/2026

On Saturday 5 September we welcomed members of the 1352 Foundation Society and Master’s Circle of Benefactors to College for a full programme of events to celebrate their philanthropic commitment to the College.

Guests heard from Bursar Richard Leather and Second Bursar Simon Shinkfield on developments across the College estate, ongoing projects and priorities, and plans for the years ahead.

Guild Fellow David Mogford (m.1972) then kindly shared the story behind Tenuta il Finale, his boutique w**ery in Piemonte, reflecting on the challenges and rewards of producing world-class w**es while preserving the traditions and character of the region.

This was followed by a special musical performance in Chapel from acclaimed soprano and College Choir singing teacher Rachel Godsill, accompanied by internationally renowned pianist Marie-Noelle Kendall, on the recently renovated Steinway piano.

After enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by Ilias Arsenis and his talented team, the day drew to close with a fascinating In Conversation session with Fellow Professor Pasco Fearon, Director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge and a leading developmental and clinical psychologist. His research explores how caregiving influences children’s emotional, cognitive and psychological development. He leads the Children of the 2020s birth cohort study in England and co-directs the UK-wide Generation New Era Study, working closely with policymakers and practitioners to improve outcomes for children and families in the UK and internationally.

The 1352 Foundation Society recognises, in their lifetime, those who choose to make a gift to Corpus in their will. The Master’s Circle of Benefactors recognises donors who have given £25,000 and above during their lifetime.

Learn more about the ways you can support Corpus here: https://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/alumni/support-corpus/recognising-your-support

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Going to see the Bayeux Tapestry in London? If so, be sure to look out for the image of a certain supper that may well have been inspired by the Augustine Gospels (CCCC MS328).

The eleventh-century Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to and including the Norman Conquest of 1066, is a 70-meter long embroidered panel that was probably made in Canterbury at St Augustine’s Abbey where the Augustine Gospels were then housed. Now, of course, they are held in the Parker Library at Corpus Christi College.

In the scene depicting a feast, Bishop Odo of Bayeux and his nobles are arrayed around a circular table, very similar to the Last Supper panel in the Augustine Gospels. Odo is also shown in a pose similar to the figure of Christ, blessing his w**e just as Christ was shown blessing his food.

01/09/2026

Interested in studying Digital Humanities as a postgraduate? Join us this Saturday in the McCrum Lecture Theatre (17.30 - 19.00) for the public keynote of our Experience Postgrad Digital Humanities programme, given by Dr Siddharth Soni.

Dr Siddharth Soni is a Lecturer in Literature and Digital Culture at the University of Southampton. He was previously the Isaac Newton Trust Fellow at Cambridge Digital Humanities. He is currently the Co-Investigator on RED and Wellcome Trust funded MORPHSS project (Materialising Open Research Practices in Humanities and Social Sciences).

This event is FREE to attend and open to all.

Dr Siddharth Soni delivers the public keynote for the Experience Postgrad Digital Humanities programme - all welcome!

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

The end of an era! Yesterday we said goodbye to Tim Rhodes, our College Boatman for the last 34 years. Second Bursar Simon Shinkfield thanked him for all his years of service and support for the students, and recent boat club Captains presented him with a plaque. We were also lucky to be joined by Tim's wife Nina, whom many at Corpus will know from her own long service next door at Pembroke College Cambridge. We wish Tim the very best in his retirement and hope to see him cheering on the crews out on the river.

25/08/2026

During the summer vacation Corpus opens its gates to visitors. To welcome them and tell them about the College, we have a welcome booth staffed by Custodians. This year we have a very special Custodian in the booth - recent graduate and Corpuscle extraordinaire Ayesha Miah. Find out what she thinks about going from student to staff member. https://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/articles/books-booth-recent-graduate-ayesha-working-corpus-custodian

17/08/2026

🥇🥇🥇🥇What a week for Amy Hunt (m.2020)!

Four gold medals! Well done to Amy and all of Team GB for an amazing performance at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

INAUGURAL MIXED 4X100M CHAMPIONS 🤩

Jeremiah, Dina, Zharnel, and Amy have done it in their house!

11/08/2026

She did it!! Congratulations to Amy Hunt (m.2020) on winning the 100m gold medal at the European Championships in Birmingham last night. Amy is on a roll after taking silver in the same event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.👏👏👏

AMY HUNT - 100M EUROPEAN CHAMPION 🥇

A golden performance ✨

04/08/2026

Meet Corpus MBA student Suphil Park, an established writer, literary agent and translator. Sue stepped away from her job at Barbara J. Zitwer Agency in New York at the pinnacle of her career to complete her MBA at the Judge Business School.

Ahead of her graduation, she shares what led her here, why she has been surprised by the experience and the peace she found living at Leckhampton.

Read more here: https://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/articles/student-spotlight-sue-park

Photo credit: Regina Ray