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Women’s Degrees, 1897

This rather mysoginistic poster is against awarding degrees to women. The slogans make specific reference to University institutions, including Girton and Newnham ...

Learn More Image of Steamboat Ladies Gown, between 1904-1907

Steamboat Ladies Gown, between 1904-1907

While Cambridge resisted women’s calls for degrees, other universities were moving forward.

Learn More Image of Women’s Degrees, 1897

Women’s Degrees, 1897

This rather mysoginistic poster is against awarding degrees to women. The slogans make specific reference to University institutions, including Girton and Newnham ...

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The historic struggle for equality at Cambridge

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The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge

From brilliant scholarship and notable firsts, to activism and disruptive thinking, Cambridge’s women have shaped the University of Cambridge – just as much as it has shaped them. This exhibition shares the unique stories of women who have studied, taught, worked and lived at the University. The Rising Tide focuses on the experiences of women at the University, the ongoing fight for equal educational rights, recognition, and inclusion in university activities, and the careers of some of the women who shaped the institution – from leading academics to extraordinary domestic staff and influential fellows’ wives. You can discover the history of women at the University, the persistent marginalisation they were subject to, and the ongoing campaigns for gender justice and change since the establishment of Girton College in Cambridge in 1869, the first residential university establishment for women in the UK. The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge, rand at Cambridge University Library from October 14, 2019-March 2020 and was curated by Professor Lucy Delap and Dr Ben Griffin.

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The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge

From brilliant scholarship and notable firsts, to activism and disruptive thinking, Cambridge’s women have shaped the University of Cambridge – just as much as it has shaped them. This exhibition shares the unique stories of women who have studied, taught, worked and lived at the University. The Rising Tide focuses on the experiences of women at the University, the ongoing fight for equal educational rights, recognition, and inclusion in university activities, and the careers of some of the women who shaped the institution – from leading academics to extraordinary domestic staff and influential fellows’ wives. You can discover the history of women at the University, the persistent marginalisation they were subject to, and the ongoing campaigns for gender justice and change since the establishment of Girton College in Cambridge in 1869, the first residential university establishment for women in the UK. The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge, rand at Cambridge University Library from October 14, 2019-March 2020 and was curated by Professor Lucy Delap and Dr Ben Griffin.

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The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge

From brilliant scholarship and notable firsts, to activism and disruptive thinking, Cambridge’s women have shaped the University of Cambridge – just as much as it has shaped them. This exhibition shares the unique stories of women who have studied, taught, worked and lived at the University. The Rising Tide focuses on the experiences of women at the University, the ongoing fight for equal educational rights, recognition, and inclusion in university activities, and the careers of some of the women who shaped the institution – from leading academics to extraordinary domestic staff and influential fellows’ wives. You can discover the history of women at the University, the persistent marginalisation they were subject to, and the ongoing campaigns for gender justice and change since the establishment of Girton College in Cambridge in 1869, the first residential university establishment for women in the UK. The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge, rand at Cambridge University Library from October 14, 2019-March 2020 and was curated by Professor Lucy Delap and Dr Ben Griffin.

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Image of Steamboat Ladies Gown, between 1904-1907

Steamboat Ladies Gown, between 1904-1907

While Cambridge resisted women’s calls for degrees, other universities were moving forward.

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