Cambridge University
Years of creation
1209
Location
Cambridge, England
Graduates
Isaac Newton
Charles Darwin
Alan Turing
Prince Charles
Trinity College
Founder
Henry 8
Years of creation
1546
Graduates
Isaac Newton
Lord Byron
Stephen Hawking
Famous for
The college contains several landmarks such as the Campanile, the GMB, and The Rubrics, as well as the historic Old Library
Trinity College actively develops international cooperation by offering exchange programs for students and researchers.
There are numerous clubs and societies on the campus that promote student activity and creativity.
Interesting facts
The university was also involved in the First World War, noticeably in the Defence of Gallipoli at the Dardanelles.
In 2010, Forbes ranked it one of the 15 most beautiful college grounds in the world
The first female student. In the 1970s, Trinity College accepted female students for the first time, becoming one of the first male colleges in Cambridge to take this step.
Structure
31 colleges
Tradition
Matriculation Ceremony: New students participate in an official ceremony where they don academic gowns
Formal Hall: Once a week, students can attend a formal dinner in their college, where food is served in a traditional manner.
The Boat Race: The annual rowing competition between Cambridge and Oxford attracts a large audience and has a long history.
Interesting facts
Nobel Prize Winners: More than 100 Nobel Prize winners have been associated with Cambridge, including renowned scientists like Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking.
Graduation Rings: Graduates can receive a special ring that symbolizes their affiliation with the university.
Libraries: Cambridge's libraries house over 15 million books, making it one of the largest in the world.
King`s College
Founder
Henry 6
Year of creation
1441
Graduates
John Maynard
Alan Turing
Traditions
There is also a tradition of "King's
Affair", an annual ball organized by college students
May Day
- Early on the morning of the first of May, students
King's College gather on the bridge
St. Magdalene's to hear the choir singing, which begins at 06:00 a.m. sharp.
After that, the students throw coins into the river to celebrate the beginning of a new day.
Matriculation Ceremony: New students participate in a ceremony where they receive their academic gown.
Famous for
Revolutionary research in the field of surgery, anesthesia and infectious diseases was carried out here.
Classical music concerts, theatrical performances and art exhibitions are held at the university. These events attract the attention of not only students, but also residents of London.
King's College maintains close ties with diplomatic missions and government organizations, which promotes international cooperation and knowledge exchange.