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We had an AMAZING day yesterday with over 40 Choir alumni returning to Downing College to sing a joyous Evensong in thanksgiving for ten years of the Tickell organ. Thank you so much to everyone who made the day so special. #SingAtCam

The first episode of the brand new Downing Arts Podcast is now available to listen to! 🥳🎙 New episodes are released every Thursday during term time and can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or via the podcast website. Listen now: downingarts.alitu.com/1?order=newest

We were delighted to welcome back over 40 alumni of the Chapel Choir on Sunday 27 April, who joined with current singers for a glorious celebration of the 'new' organ's tenth anniversary. Read more: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/choir-alu…

The 2025 edition of the College's literary magazine 'The Leaves' was launched at The Heong Gallery last week. The magazine features poetry, prose, drama and visual art by Downing students, Fellows, staff and alumni. Read more: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/creative-…

#VEDay80 You can read more about Downing College during #WW2 below. The article includes links to the Roll of Honour (with profiles currently being published) and the ‘Downing and the Two World Wars’ book featuring wartime memories of 68 College members. dow.cam.ac.uk/about/downing-…

Dorian Lynskey (1992) has embarked on a remarkable journey through the world of journalism, evolving into a respected author and podcast host. He talked to us about his career from early forays into journalism to his insightful books on protest songs dow.cam.ac.uk/news/dorian-ly…

Last weekend, Downing hosted the Varsity Sports Day against Lincoln College, our sister College at the University of Oxford. Contests in football, netball and tennis were followed by an evening of rounders and tug-of-war on the Paddock, as well as pizza in the JCR. ⚽🎾🏃

Leigh Turner (1976) studied at Downing and went on to embark on a career as a civil servant and diplomat, navigating the complexities of international relations for over three. Alongside his postings, a passion for writing flourished. Read more: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/leigh-tur…

The University’s Centre for Music Performance offers opportunities for students across all colleges to engage with professional musicians. Downing has two students on the Advanced Popular Performance Scheme: Imogen Barnes and Denise Robalo. Read more: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-s…

Honorary Fellow Professor Ravindra Gupta (1994, Medicine) has been elected Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Professor of Global Health at Cambridge University. He will play a key role in Cambridge's contributions to the HKJC's Global Health Institute. Read more: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-h…

Congratulations to Downing's Table Tennis team, who won the University's annual Cuppers tournament. 🏓🎉 Read about their victory: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/cuppers-v…

CALLING ALL DOWNING PHOTOGRAPHERS Don't forget to submit your entry to the Alumni Association's annual Photographic Competition before the deadline of Sunday 15 June. Entries must be submitted to [email protected]. Find out more: dow.cam.ac.uk/people/downing…

Congratulations to Downing's Rahul Sharan, who finished in 1st place in the Cambridge v Oxford Varsity Karting Race. His victory helped Cambridge retain the title for a fifth year in a row. 🏆🏎 Find out more: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-s…

Congratulations to Professor Ed Bullmore, Honorary Fellow, who has been announced as a new Fellow of The Royal Society. He is one of 90 outstanding researchers to be newly elected to the Society’s Fellowship. Read more about his work: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/professor…

From novice rowers to Boat Race Blues: did you know both Alexia Lowe, of Oxford, and Cambridge's Ollie Boyne learned to row at university before earning Blues this year? Read more on TheBoatRace.org Downing College Magdalen College

Over the weekend, Downing celebrated Commemoration Day, marking the anniversary of the laying of the College’s foundation stone in 1807. The occasion allowed the College to thank all benefactors who have helped support Downing over the years. More here: dow.cam.ac.uk/news/downing-c…

Downing Fellow in Anthropology Professor Joe Webster was one of the speakers at the Vice-Chancellor's Dialogues yesterday evening. He and his fellow speakers debated the question 'Free Speech: Where do we draw the line?'