Since October, Magdalene’s Royal Literary Fund Teaching Bye-Fellow, Professor Ruth Padel, has been helping Magdalene students improve their writing. Supported by the Royal Literary Fund, she guides students across all subjects on building arguments, citing evidence, and refining style. From archaeologists to English students, many have benefited from her sessions. Ruth reflects on the rich variety of learning behind College walls. Read More: https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/news/helping-students-write (fb)

From Magdalene to molecules, Gareth Hart (2018) shares his journey from the banks of the Cam to pioneering research in green hydrogen. Now a Research Scientist at Johnson Matthey and recipient of the prestigious Industrial Fellowship from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, Gareth is developing innovative materials for water electrolysis, aiming to produce clean hydrogen and cut global emissions. His work blends the curiosity of academia with the innovation and scalability of industry, tackling one of the most urgent challenges of our time: decarbonisation. Read more: https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/news/magdalene-molecules (fb)