Murray Edwards College (Cambridge): Detailed Guide, General Information and Contacts

Murray Edwards College is located on Huntingdon Road in the centre of Cambridge and is near St Edmund’s College and Fitzwilliam College

The College has several hardship funds for students who encounter unexpected financial difficulties whilst at Murray Edwards.  As well as this, there are a number of awards available for students in sports and music, as well as funding available for travel, research and language expenses.

More information on funding can be found here

Societies at Murray Edwards College include:

• Murray Edwards Music Society
• Murray Edwards Feminist Society
• The Arden Players, the Theatre Society of Murray Edwards
• The Gabe Society, a society dedicated to Modern and Medieval Languages

As well as this, students can choose from hundreds of other university societies

The majority of undergraduate accommodation is on the main College site, with a few student houses also located close to the main site.  All bedrooms are fully furnished, with a variety of en-suite rooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities.  Kitchens are fully equipped with ovens, hobs, microwaves and fridges.  Rent varies from £1650 per term to £2218 per term.

Murray Edwards College also has a variety of accommodation for postgraduate students.  There are some rooms available on the main College site, consisting of 40 en-suite bedrooms, as well as several houses located a short distance from the main site.  Prices vary from £7010 for 39 weeks total to £8990 for 50 weeks.

Murray Edwards have balls, cones, squash rackets, tennis rackets and more equipment available on site, as well as squash courts, tennis courts, netball courts and a gym.  There are a range of sports societies for students to choose from that train and play at all levels of ability.

Murray Edwards College have their own College Nurse who can provide advice and support.  As well as this, there is a College Counsellor who can aid students in their mental wellbeing, as well as referring students on to other more appropriate services if required.  Students can also speak to their personal tutors about both academic and non-academic concerns.

• Murray Edwards College ensures that students and staff feel comfortable and represented by curating a diverse, inclusive community.  A Race and Ethnicity Working Group work alongside an LGBTQ+ Working Group to deliver workshops and talks on inclusivity.  As well as this, there is a multi-faith spiritual room in the Paula Browne House for students and staff of all religions to practice freely.
• The Woman’s Art Collection is housed at Murray Edwards College and features modern and contemporary art by women.  This is the largest collection of its kind in Europe, featuring over 500 works by leading artists such as Dame Paula Rego and Lubaina Himid CBE
• Murray Edwards have over 14 acres of gardens, which students are encouraged to use to take in and relax in.  Their garden, the Transit of Venus, won the Bronze Flora medal in the Chic Garden category of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

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