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Murray Edwards College
University of Cambridge
About
A brief history
Daisy Goodwin Flash Fiction Prize
Academic and personal development
College leadership
Environmental sustainability
Notable alumnae
Our buildings and gardens
Policies and procedures
College Policies and Procedures
Safeguarding Policy
Annex A
Annex B
Annex C
Annex E
Annex F
Code of Practice regarding Elections and Party Political Activity
Data Protection for Job Applicants
Environmental Issues
Ethical and Investments
Ethical Guidelines for the Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
Investment Policy
Reserves Policy
FOI publication scheme
What our priorities are and how we are doing
How we make decisions
Our policies and procedures
Lists and registers
The services we offer
FOI Complaints Procedure
Freedom of Speech
Code of Practice on Meetings and Public Gatherings on College Premises
Management of External Events
GDPR
Data Protection for College Visitors and Guests
Data Protection for Members
Event Organisers
Events Website
Murray Edwards College Website
The Women's Art Collection
On the Edge website
Staff
Student Societies
Students
Harassment & Sexual Misconduct
Advice on Mediation
Policy on the use of personal information under the Procedure for Handling Cases of Student Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Online Safeguarding for Children, Young People & Adults at Risk
Prevent Policy
HR Policies and Procedures
Brexit
Equal Opportunities
Volunteer Policy
Operational Policies and Procedures
Allergens & Dietary Requests
Anti-Bribery Policy
CCTV Code of Practice
Network Use
Smokefree Policy
Debris
Records Management
Fire Safety Management
Use of Computing Facilities
Rules for the publication of information on the internet
Health and Safety Policy
Keys & Cards
Library Admission Policy
Library Collection Management Policy
Lost Property
Movable Signs and Posters
Security Policy
Snow Clearing and Gritting
Fundraising Activity in College for Other Charitable Causes
Social media policy
Volunteers
Student Policies and Procedures
Appropriate Relationships between Academic or Administrative Staff and Students
Alcohol Misuse Policy
Alcohol Misuse Policy: Appendix B – Guidance in the event of alcohol poisoning
Alcohol Misuse Policy: Appendix A – Roles and Responsibilities
Student Complaint Policy
Student Complaint Procedure
Student Confidentiality
Students not meeting Professional Requirements (Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)
College Statement on Gender Inclusivity
Fitness to Study
Drugs Misuse Policy
Policy on the use of personal information under the Student Complaint Procedure
Use of Personal Information in cases of harassment
The Women's Art Collection Policies and Procedures
Statutes, ordinances and governance
Statutes
Ordinances
Governance
The Women's Art Collection
Why a College for women?
Widening participation
Women’s voices, women’s future
Collaborating with Men
Lecture series
Visible Women – Arts & Gender
Information for Applicants
Welcome from the President
Undergraduate accommodation
Food
Finance and funding
College spaces
Student wellbeing
Wellbeing Day
Diversity and inclusion
Societies, music and sport
Subject societies
Sports and gym
Music
Other societies
The Gateway Programme
Gateway Challenges
Opportunities
Gateway Women
Gateway Women - videos
Gateway Women - written interviews
Applying
Why choose Murray Edwards?
Undergraduates
How to apply
Subject information
Anglo Saxon, Norse and Celtic
Archaeology
Architecture
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Classics
Computer Science
Design
Economics
Engineering
English
Geography
History
History and Modern Languages
History and Politics
History of Art
Human, Social and Political Sciences
Land Economy
Law
Linguistics
Mathematics
Medicine
Modern and Medieval Languages
Music
Natural Sciences - Biological
Natural Sciences - Physical
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion
Veterinary Medicine
Meet the Admissions team
Cambridge interview tips
Postgraduates
Contact us
Funding
How to apply
Study part time
Foundation Year
Foundation Year FAQs
Virtual tour
College life
Introduction
Academic life
Directors of Studies and Tutors
College library
Q&As with Directors of Studies
Q&A: Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic
Q&A: Archaeology
Q&A: Architecture
Q&A: Biological Natural Sciences
Q&A: Computer Science
Q&A: Economics
Q&A: Engineering
Q&A: English
Q&A: Geography
Q&A: History of Art
Q&A: Human, Social and Political Sciences
Q&A: Linguistics
Q&A: Maths
Q&A: Medicine
Q&A: Physical Natural Sciences
Q&A: Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
Q&A: Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion (TRPR)
Q&A: Veterinary Medicine
Accommodation
Postgraduate accommodation
Meet our students
JCR Vlog
Meet Medwards
Student takeovers on Instagram
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Area Links Scheme
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Shadowing Scheme
She Talks Science
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My Medwards
Introduction
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Information for Freshers
Freshers' FAQs
Information for International Freshers
Information for Postgraduate Freshers
Information for Undergraduate and FoundationYear Freshers
Behaviour and discipline
Harassment and sexual misconduct policy
Summary guidelines to the student disciplinary procedure
Booking Events in College
Your Event in College
Diversity and inclusion
Creating an inclusive environment
LGBTQ+ Community
Gender Expression Fund
LGBT+ Campaign, Cambridge Students’ Union
Transgender and Non-Binary Students
LGBTQ+ Murray Edwards College Student Union
Eating in The Dome
Ethical and Social Responsibility
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Paying your bill
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TransferMate
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General Admission - 1 July 2023
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Academical dress
MA
Health and wellbeing
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College Nurse
Sexual assault: immediate help
Intermission
College gym
Looking after yourself during the exam period
IT Services
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Music & Words at Murray Edwards College with the 'Inter Alios' choir
Music events
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Rosemary Murray Library
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Ordinance of the New Hall Society
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Meet the team
Telephone Campaign 2024
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