Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Emmanuel_College_Front_Court,_Cambridge,_UK_-_Diliff

Emmanuel_College_Chapel,_Cambridge_by_Loggan_1690_-_sanders_6176

Emmanuel_College_sports_grounds_-_geograph.org.uk_-_803309

Emmanuel_College_Chapel_1,_Cambridge,_UK_-_Diliff

Emmanuel_College_Front,_corridor,_panoramica,_Cambridge,_UK,_2015

Emmanuel_College_Cambridge_front

New_Court,_Emmanuel_College_-_geograph.org.uk_-_634071

Emmanuel College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1584 by Sir Walter Mildmay, it has a long history of academic excellence and notable alumni.

History[edit | edit source]

Emmanuel College was established on the site of a former Dominican priory. Sir Walter Mildmay, the college's founder, was a prominent statesman and Chancellor of the Exchequer under Queen Elizabeth I. The college was intended to be a place of learning and religious education, reflecting Mildmay's Puritan beliefs.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

The college's architecture is a blend of traditional and modern styles. The original buildings, including the chapel and the Old Library, were designed by Ralph Symons. The chapel, completed in 1677, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. In recent years, the college has expanded with new buildings, including the Queen's Building, which houses lecture theatres and student accommodation.

Academics[edit | edit source]

Emmanuel College is known for its strong academic performance. It consistently ranks high in the Tompkins Table, which ranks Cambridge colleges based on their undergraduate results. The college offers a wide range of subjects and has a reputation for excellence in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

Emmanuel College has produced many notable alumni, including:

John Harvard, founder of Harvard University
Thomas Young, polymath and Egyptologist
Sebastian Faulks, novelist
Graham Chapman, comedian and member of Monty Python

Traditions[edit | edit source]

The college has several unique traditions, including the annual Emmanuel College May Ball, a lavish event held every two years. The college also has a strong rowing tradition, with its boat club competing in the May Bumps and Lent Bumps races.

Gardens and Grounds[edit | edit source]

Emmanuel College is known for its beautiful gardens and grounds. The Fellows' Garden is a particularly notable feature, offering a tranquil space for students and staff. The college also has a pond, which is home to a variety of wildlife.

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

Template:Cambridge-geo-stub

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

v t e University of Cambridge
General	History of the University of Cambridge List of Nobel laureates affiliated with the University of Cambridge List of University of Cambridge people Cambridge University Press Cambridge University Library
Colleges	Christ's College, Cambridge Churchill College, Cambridge Clare College, Cambridge Clare Hall, Cambridge Corpus Christi College, Cambridge Darwin College, Cambridge Downing College, Cambridge Emmanuel College, Cambridge Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge Girton College, Cambridge Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge Homerton College, Cambridge Hughes Hall, Cambridge Jesus College, Cambridge King's College, Cambridge Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge Magdalene College, Cambridge Murray Edwards College, Cambridge Newnham College, Cambridge Pembroke College, Cambridge Peterhouse, Cambridge Queens' College, Cambridge Robinson College, Cambridge Selwyn College, Cambridge Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge St Catharine's College, Cambridge St Edmund's College, Cambridge St John's College, Cambridge Trinity College, Cambridge Trinity Hall, Cambridge Wolfson College, Cambridge
Faculties and Departments	Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Cambridge Faculty of Biology, University of Cambridge Faculty of Business and Management, University of Cambridge Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge Faculty of Engineering, University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge Faculty of Mathematics, University of Cambridge Faculty of Medicine, University of Cambridge Faculty of Philosophy, University of Cambridge Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Cambridge Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Cambridge
Student life	Cambridge University Students' Union The Cambridge Union Varsity (Cambridge) May Ball The Boat Race Henley Boat Races
Related	Silicon Fen Cambridge University Health Partners Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust List of fictional Cambridge colleges
This University of Cambridge related article is a stub.