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We are thrilled to announce the return of our , taking place from 9am on Wednesday 22 October to 9pm on Thursday 23 October 2025. This year, we warmly invite alumnae, students, staff, Fellows, parents and friends to come together in support of three key funds that will enrich the lives of current and future students.

Following the success of our inaugural Giving Day in 2024, which celebrated 70 years since our founding as New Hall, we want to build on that momentum. Because of your generosity last year, we were able to provide hardship grants, expand our outreach programmes, and further our commitment to environmental sustainability, earning the Platinum Green Impact Award in recognition of our efforts.

We are asking you to support our three transformative funds:

• The Library Transformation Project -The Rosemary Murray Library is the heart of student life at College: a place of learning, reflection and community. With your support, we will restore and reimagine this Grade II*-listed space into a light-filled, sustainable, and accessible environment that meets the needs of today’s students. Improvements will include refurbished study spaces, better lighting and insulation, and a more inviting atmosphere that combats isolation and encourages collaboration.
• The Cambridge Bursary Scheme - Through the Cambridge Bursary Scheme, we provide non-repayable means-tested grants of up to £4,500 per year to students from low-income backgrounds. These bursaries enable students to focus on their studies and take full advantage of all that Cambridge has to offer, without the stress of financial insecurity.
• The College Priorities Fund -This fund allows us to respond to our most pressing needs and direct resources where they will have the greatest impact, from awarding hardship grants, to investing in our estate. Every gift to this fund supports the College’s long-term vision and ability to remain agile in a changing world.

You can read about our funding priorities on our .

There are many ways to get involved this Giving Day:

• Make a gift to one of the three funds and see your impact immediately on our online donor wall.
• Take part in our online challenges to help unlock matched funding, meaning your gift will have double the impact.
• Spread the word on social media using #MECGivingDay and encourage fellow alumnae to join in.

Every single donation matters. Your collective support shows the strength of our global community, and affirms our shared belief in the transformative impact of women’s education.

Making a gift is quick and secure on our   If you’d like to donate via cheque or CAF voucher, or have any questions, please get in touch at development@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1223 762288.

Your support opens doors, removes barriers and transforms lives. On behalf of all our students, thank you for helping shape the next chapter of Â鶹ƵµÀ.