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Announcing our exciting new networking platform – Churchill Connect!

We invite alumni to join our exciting new website just for Churchill members, where alumni can reconnect with old friends and share memories, as well as create groups by subject or matriculation year.

It also allows users to network with other alumni who are in a position to help with career advancement – whether by offering quick advice by message or arranging a meeting: you can choose the level of help you are prepared to offer others. Users also can advertise job or internship opportunities.

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News

Margaret Thatcher

Insights from 1989 into Margaret Thatcher and her Government

Around 40,000 pages of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s personal and political papers from 1989 are being opened to the public at the Churchill Archives Centre and online at the website of the Margaret Thatcher Foundation. Director Allen Packwood commented: 'Whatever our politics we have to recognise Margaret Thatcher as a major historical figure. There is huge research interest in her as a political figure and in the events of her life and premiership.'

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Fascinating talk by Lord Justice Sales (U80) online

On Monday 11 March, alumnus Philip Sales, Justice of the Supreme Court, gave an impressive talk at Freshfields in London that ranged from his personal experience of being proclaimed an 'enemy of the people' by the Daily Mail, to an in-depth treatise of the role of a judge in a liberal western democracy. Alumni are invited to read a transcript of the talk on our new Churchill Connect platform, but are requested not to share the text outside the alumni community.

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Alumni football triumph over JCR

Whilst they may not have age on their side, our alumni footballers certainly have technique, showing the current student team how to play the beautiful game last weekend with a 3-1 victory! We're grateful to Matt Haslett (U04) for organising a team and game, and do get in touch with us if you'd like us to pass your details to Matt for potentially playing next year.

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Churchill boathouse

CCBC Lent Bumps update

CCBC had five boats competing in the CUCBC Lent Bumps this term, with W2 and M3 gaining places through the getting on race. Results were neutral overall, though the first women went up one place to finish at 11 in the first division.

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Events

Alex Hopkins Lecture 2019

22 March

Alex Hopkins was a student and Fellow in Chemistry at Churchill who died tragically young in 2006. Each year we hold a lecture in his memory, designed to appeal to all, followed by dinner in College, to raise money for the Alex Hopkins Fund. This year's lecture, by Professor Chris Lintott of the University of Oxford and presenter of The Sky at Night, asks 'Is the Milky Way Special?'. 

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China Club, Hong Kong

Alumni dinner in Hong Kong

11 April

College alumni and friends are invited to join the Development Director, Fran Malarée, for dinner at the China Club at The Old Bank of China Building in Hong Kong on 11 April. Subsidised tickets will cost £50, to include a 4-course menu and drinks. As this is a heavily subsidised event, alumni are limited to one guest each. We are very grateful to KK Chan (G86) for securing the venue for us.

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Trinity College, Oxford

Dinner at Trinity College, Oxford

5 May

Following enjoyable dinners in the last two years, alumni and their partners are invited to another opportunity to visit our Sister College on Sunday 5 May. The cost is £20 for the dinner, with an additional charge of £6 for those who would like wine with their meal. This event always sells out very quickly and we don't have many left so don't delay booking your tickets.

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Professor Sir Paul Nurse

Professor Sir Paul Nurse: 'How science is changing the world'

20 May

Honorary Fellow, former Royal Society President and Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Paul Nurse will be giving a talk on how science is changing the world, at the Institute of Directors on Pall Mall, on the evening of Monday 20 May. We're just confirming final details but bookings will be taken using the below link soon so do check back there!

Booking form

Reunion dinner 2019

Reunion Dinner for 1977–81: Bookings open!

6 July

Those who joined College between 1977 and 1981 should keep an eye on their email inboxes for an invitation to their reunion dinner this summer. If you are eligible to attend then you can book now, even before receiving the email. The dinner is free for alumni, but up to one guest each may be brought at your expense. You can also book specially discounted accommodation in College using the same form.

Join us on 6 July

3rd May Boat 1977

Calling 1977–81 rowers!

7July

If you are returning to College for the Reunion Dinner (see above) do let us know if you rowed and would like to take to the water again. The current Boat Club members would love to organise some races the morning after the reunion, with boats to suit numbers interested. Get in touch if you'd like to take part, letting us know if you can row stroke or bow side. (In the mean time, can any 1977 rowers recognise themselves in the photo?)

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A special invitation to alumni in or near Los Angeles

Spencer Fung invitation
Alumnus and architect Spencer Fung (U80) is exhibiting at the Ralph Pucci gallery in Los Angeles from 3 April. Alumni are invited to hear Spencer in conversation with author, architect and artist Christine Chang Hanway, and enjoy a private view of 'The Last Wilderness: Paintings, Murals and Collages’ on Friday 5 April. There will also be light refreshments.

Spencer graduated from Churchill in 1983 and qualified at the Architectural Association. He likes to work with marble, oak and stone using hand-crafted finishes and interesting natural or historic materials. 

Please email Fran Malaré, Development Director by 31 March if you would like to attend.
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Møller Institute News

Martin Tomitsch, University of Sydney

University of Sydney partnering with the Møller Institute

As part of their 2016–20 strategic plan, the University of Sydney is transforming the student experience by focusing on global experiences, inter-disciplinary learning, and real-world projects. One such project, involving 25 undergraduates, was in February at the Møller Institute and addressed the complex challenges of creating an innovation ecosystem in the real-world context of the Cambridge tech-cluster.

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Professor Tim Minshall

Suntory’s Global Leadership Development Programme

The Møller Institute has won a substantial new contract in Japan as strategic partner for Suntory’s Global Leadership Development Programme, its flagship multi-module, multi-region investment in developing future leaders. As part of the programme, Professor Tim Minshall will explain how the Cambridge eco-system has evolved and what Suntory can learn from it. Allen Packwood and Barry Phipps will also deliver sessions on taking lessons from Winston Churchill, and disruption in the world of art.

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