We are delighted to share that Professor Marie Edmonds, FRS, has been appointed as the next Head of the School of the Physical Sciences.
25th August 2026
Many congratulations to Queens’ Fellow and Vice-President, Professor Marie Edmonds, on her appointment as the next Head of the School of the Physical Sciences.
Currently Vice-President of Queens’ and Head of the Department of Earth Sciences. Professor Edmonds will begin her four-year term on 1 October, taking over from Nigel Peake who will be stepping down to become Master of Darwin.
Commenting on the news, President of Queens’, Dame Menna Rawlings said: ‘I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Marie, who will bring all her expertise and leadership skills to the role. We can be very proud’
Marie is Professor of Volcanology and Petrology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Her research spans the fields of volcanology, igneous petrology, tectonics, atmospheric science and economic geology.
Last week, we marked a major milestone at Owlstone Croft with a topping out ceremony, celebrating the structural completion of the first new postgraduate accommodation terrace.
5th October 2026
We are pleased to share that we are now over halfway through our ambitious transformation of Owlstone Croft. With one year of the work completed and one more to go, we wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the progress so far and look ahead to what the completed development will offer our students and the wider College community.
24th September 2026
Before we launch into an exciting new academic year, here are a few things that happened over the summer that you might have missed.
28th August 2026
Returning students and visitors may notice that the raised central area of Cripps Court looks a little different compared to back in June.
27th July 2026
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