Downing is one of the Colleges of the University of Cambridge, and we're committed to widening access to the UK's top universities. Discover Downing is our new website aimed at students and teachers. Check out our student blogs for an insight into studying at university, or browse through our resources for suggestions on how to explore your favourite subjects.
Information for 2019 applicants
INTERVIEW FAQ – 2019 “Who gets an interview?” We aim to interview as many applicants as possible – last year...
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Words for Time Travellers
Travel back in time and explore the changing nature of the English Language. From Beowulf and the Anglo Saxons, through...
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It’s been a busy year for outreach and widening participation at Downing! As the academic year finishes, we’ve had some...
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In The Long Run
In The Long Run is the blog of the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at the University of Cambridge....
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Irfan is a current law student at Downing, who has taken a year out to study in at the University...
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DuoLingo
Duolingo is the world’s most popular way to learn a language. It’s 100% free, fun and science-based. Great for revising languages...
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Sofiya is a third year HSPS student and currently Downing’s JCR President. The JCR is the name for the committee...
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South West Residential
Want to experience a taste of undergraduate life at Cambridge? If you’re a Year 12 student at a state school...
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Royal Geography Society Podcasts
The Royal Geography Society podcasts tackles issues in both human and physical geography, on topics including gentrification, chinses cities, urban...
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In her second post for Discover Downing, undergrad geographer Harriet reveals her top five tips for navigating College sport. You...
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HSPS (Human, Social and Political Sciences), is a course where students can take papers across several departments, including Politics, International...
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A personal statement is a 4000 character piece of writing that is key for university applications. In preparation for the...
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Getting involved in new extra-curricular activities is often the best bit about coming to University. In our new series of...
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On January 22nd Downing College’s hosted its first-ever BME (black and minority ethnic) Conference. This was a one-day event that...
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I’m Rachel, and used to be the Downing JCR Access Officer for 2016-2017. I was recently interviewed for a series...
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Talking Politics
Corbyn! Trump! Brexit! Politics has never been more unpredictable, more alarming or more interesting. TALKING POLITICS is the podcast that...
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South West Residential For the 27th-29th June, we welcomed 36 students from across our South West link areas of Cornwall,...
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Hi everyone! I’m Jess, taking over from Lauren as Schools and College Liaison Officer (SCLO) at Downing. I spent the...
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Downing College has worked with a number of primary schools in Cambridgeshire this year as part of its outreach ambitions...
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On Friday 21st April Downing College welcomed 10 budding linguists and literature buffs to experience what life studying either English,...
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Welcome to Discover Downing! I really hope you’re enjoying browsing the website and seeing what Downing has to offer you....
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Students from Devon and Dorset had the opportunity to grill leading professionals in the fields of journalism, commercial publishing, and...
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On the 20-22 June, 39 Year 12 students from our link areas of Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset came up to...
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Underground Mathematics
Underground Mathematics is a new project launched by the Cambridge University Mathematics Faculty in collaboration with the Department of Education....
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Discover Downing through Pinterest – the newest addition to our social media platforms! Visit Downing College’s profile on Pinterest We’ve...
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Into Biology
Into Biology is a brand new website funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and based at the University of Cambridge. Aimed...
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When people hear or speak about Cambridge the first response you tend to receive as a student here is about...
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Jan
Visits to Cambridge
We are delighted to welcome school groups from our link areas in the South West to Downing to experience Cambridge...
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History today
History Today is a monthly magazine which brings together experts from across the world to write about historical topics from...
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Discover Downing is a new website from Downing College, one of the Colleges of the University of Cambridge. It’s an online space for...
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