Former Postdoctoral By-Fellow listed in Forbes 30 under 30

Congratulations to former Postdoctoral By-Fellow Michael Ruggiero, currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont. His entry in the Forbes list reads, 'In everything around us, even things as solid as a rock, atoms and molecules are constantly moving. Michael Ruggiero's research is geared towards understanding these movements, which have an impact on the properties of materials. That research has potential applications in pharmaceuticals and other areas.'

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Shall We Fly – CCBC names its new women's eight

CCBC unveiled and named a new women’s eight on Friday 30 November. The new Stampfli was named Shall we fly and was kindly donated by Benefactor Fellow Lydia Luckevich and the Luckevich-Pinchin family. Lydia’s late husband Donald Pinchin (G73) studied for a PhD in physics at the College in the mid-seventies. Shall We Fly joins Shall We Dance, which was donated by the family as the men’s first eight just over two years ago.

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Churchill students in Varsity Match win for Cambridge women

For the second year in a row the women in light blue beat their Oxford counterparts at Twickenham on Thursday. The thrilling game was all the more exciting for having 3 Churchillians play. Many congratulations to Samantha Chan (U13), Jenni Shuttleworth (U15) and Joa Hoshizaki (G18). Next year we hope to once again offer alumni seats in an executive box so do save the date 12 December to come and join us!

The Master in conversation with Jocelyn Bell Burnell: video now online 

Those of you who couldn't make our packed Give me Inspiration! event with recent winner of the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, will be delighted to hear that the recording is now available on YouTube. Watch now to hear the astrophysicist discuss her 'snakes and ladders career', as well as how imposter syndrome led to her discovery of pulsars.

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Professor John Kinsella made Honorary Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities 

Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Minchin, Honorary Secretary of the AAH said: 'This is a significant achievement, recognising the outstanding contribution you have made to cultural life in Australia and the high regard in which you are held by your peers in the humanities community.'

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Accommodation booking online

Alumni can now book accommodation online via the College website at the discounted alumni rates. We will no longer be issuing payment links on an individual basis. Simply click on the pink button, enter the dates you are looking for, the promotional code (currently ALUMCHUW), and this will give you the discounted rate. Be sure enter your Matriculation year in the ‘Additional information’ section as this special rate is only for Churchill alumni.

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Churchill Business Network

On 14 November we held another fantastically successful evening in our Churchill Business Network series, this time with alumni John Sawtell (U91), Jaini Patel (U93) and Michael Cowan (U70) taking questions from the audience about the finance sector. There was plenty of time for networking in the stunning surroundings of the Oxford and Cambridge Club on Pall Mall. We are planning our next event in the series for next spring. Email us if you'd like to be added to the mailing list when details are announced.

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Want to be first on our new networking platform?

We are extremely excited that our new alumni and student networking platform is almost ready to launch! We would love to hear from any alumni who would like to test the product and alert us to any bugs or problems before we roll it out. Please email the Alumni Office if you'd like to be amongst the first to be able to reconnect with old friends, create groups, and share memories, as well as link up with other alumni offering internships or mentoring.

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Calling all Churchill Sixth Form Visitors Scheme alumni

Years ago the College had a scheme whereby Sixth Form pupils stayed at Churchill for a couple of days, hosted by an undergrad, going to lectures, and getting a taste of Cambridge University life. For many it led to an application for a place at Churchill. We'd like to build a list of people who benefited from the scheme, to hear their recollections, and maybe plan a get-together.

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Uphill All the Way: A Century of Women in Parliament

Until 18 January

Legislation giving women the right to stand for election to the House of Commons was passed on 21 November 1918, nine months after 8.5 million women over 30, and all men, had been given the right to vote. This exhibition features highlights from the Archives Centre’s three collections from pioneering female parliamentarians, Mary Agnes Hamilton, Florence Horsbrugh and Margaret Thatcher, uncovering a range of women’s experiences at Westminster.

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From the Suffragettes to the ‘Snowflakes' – Helen Pankhurst

14 January

Join Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of Emmeline Pankhurst and granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst, for a participatory, wide-ranging discussion on changes to women’s lives since the right to a parliamentary vote was first granted to some women in 1918. The session is informed by findings from her book Deeds Not Words: The Story of Women’s Rights, Then and Now.

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Lise Meitner symposium

28 January

The Churchill Archives Centre is proud to hold the scientific papers and personal correspondence of Lise Meitner (1878-1968), who, according to the inscription on her gravestone, was a physicist who never lost her humanity. This one-day symposium will feature three panels that will explore Meitner’s life and work as well as her scientific achievements and her political legacy.

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Charity Dinner and Auction at the Møller Centre

1 February

In support of their chosen Charity of the Year, the Møller Centre invite all alumni to a four-course dinner and auction, with a sustainable menu created by its Executive Chef, accompanied by a flight of wines. Enjoy this special evening and help to raise valuable funds and awareness for CPSL Mind, who support those suffering with mental health.

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Save the date: The Paradigm Shift with Professor Alison Finch 

8 March

Not only is 8 March 2019 International Women's Day, it is also the 50th anniversary of the day that Churchill College was the first Cambridge College to vote to go co-educational. To mark the occasion, the Master will host a conversation event with one of our first female Fellows, Professor Alison Finch. Alumni and past Fellows are invited to join them both at High Table afterwards. Details to follow nearer the time.