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	File:Thorneycreek House, Robinson College.jpg\|Thorneycreek House		File:Thorneycreek House, Robinson College.jpg\|Thorneycreek House
	File:~~Stained-glass~~ window in Robinson College ~~Chapel,~~ Cambridge.jpg\|~~A section of the chapel stained~~-glass windows by [[John Piper (artist)\|John Piper]]		File: Piper window, Robinson College Cambridge.jpg\|Stained-glass windows by [[John Piper (artist)\|John Piper]]
			File:Stained-glass window in Robinson College Chapel, Cambridge.jpg\|A section of the stained-glass window by [[John Piper (artist)\|John Piper]]
			File: Piper window, antechapel, Robinson College Cambridge.jpg\|Ante-chapel window by [[John Piper (artist)\|John Piper]]
	File:Robinson College, Cambridge UK 2008.jpg\|Robinson College gardens		File:Robinson College, Cambridge UK 2008.jpg\|Robinson College gardens
	File:Cold cast bronze in Robinson College, Cambridge.jpg\|'Finback' sculpture by Ben Barrell		File:Cold cast bronze in Robinson College, Cambridge.jpg\|'Finback' sculpture by Ben Barrell

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	==Buildings and grounds==		==Buildings and grounds==
	Designed by the Scottish architectural ~~firm~~ [[Gillespie, Kidd & Coia]], Robinson's main buildings are distinctive for the use of handmade red bricks in their construction. In November 2022, [[Historic England]] announced that the College had been awarded Grade II* listed status.<ref>{{National Heritage List for England\|num=1482703\|desc= Robinson College, Cambridge \|access-date=30 December 2022\|grade=II*}}</ref> In November 2008, the college was included in the "50 most inspiring buildings in Britain" by ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/3563400/The-50-most-inspiring-buildings-in-Britain.html \|title=The 50 most inspiring buildings in Britain \|work=The Daily Telegraph \|access-date=3 March 2015\|date=20 November 2008 \|last1=Woodman \|first1=Ellis }}</ref> Of particular note is the chapel, which contains stained-glass windows designed by [[John Piper (artist)\|John Piper]] and houses a renowned [[Frobenius Orgelbyggeri\|Frobenius]] organ.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=benedge\|date=2015-06-24\|title=Chapel\|url=https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/college-life/chapel\|access-date=2020-08-21\|website=Robinson College\|language=en}}</ref> The oak-panelled dining hall seats 300 for formal dining and the library is remarkable for its use of woodwork, for which it was awarded the [[Wood Awards\|Carpenter’s Award]] for 1981.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=benedge\|date=2015-06-24\|title=About\|url=https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/college-life/library/about\|access-date=2020-08-21\|website=Robinson College\|language=en}}</ref>		Designed by [[Andy MacMillan]] and [[Isi Metzstein]] of the Scottish architectural practice [[Gillespie, Kidd & Coia]], Robinson's main buildings are distinctive for the use of handmade red bricks in their construction. In November 2022, [[Historic England]] announced that the College had been awarded Grade II* listed status.<ref>{{National Heritage List for England\|num=1482703\|desc= Robinson College, Cambridge \|access-date=30 December 2022\|grade=II*}}</ref> In November 2008, the college was included in the "50 most inspiring buildings in Britain" by ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]''.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/3563400/The-50-most-inspiring-buildings-in-Britain.html \|title=The 50 most inspiring buildings in Britain \|work=The Daily Telegraph \|access-date=3 March 2015\|date=20 November 2008 \|last1=Woodman \|first1=Ellis }}</ref> The oak-panelled dining hall seats 300 for formal dining and the library is remarkable for its use of woodwork, for which it was awarded the [[Wood Awards\|Carpenter’s Award]] for 1981.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=benedge\|date=2015-06-24\|title=About\|url=https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/college-life/library/about\|access-date=2020-08-21\|website=Robinson College\|language=en}}</ref>

	The College is located a ten-minute walk west of the city centre, behind the [[Cambridge University Library\|University Library]], near the science buildings in [[West Cambridge]] and the arts faculties on the university's [[Sidgwick Site]]. It stands on a {{convert\|12.5\|acre\|ha\|adj=on}} wooded site of historical and horticultural interest.<ref>[http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/about/gardens/index.php] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090605210029/http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/about/gardens/index.php\|date=5 June 2009}}</ref> The College Gardens are a fusion of ten pre-existing gardens which date back to late Victorian and early Edwardian times<ref>{{Cite web\|last=benedge\|date=2015-06-24\|title=Gardens\|url=https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/about-robinson/gardens\|access-date=2020-08-21\|website=Robinson College\|language=en}}</ref> and are crossed by the Bin Brook stream, which once supplied water to the Medieval Hospital of St John (now [[St John's College, Cambridge\|St John's College]]).		The College is located a ten-minute walk west of the city centre, behind the [[Cambridge University Library\|University Library]], near the science buildings in [[West Cambridge]] and the arts faculties on the university's [[Sidgwick Site]]. It stands on a {{convert\|12.5\|acre\|ha\|adj=on}} wooded site of historical and horticultural interest.<ref>[http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/about/gardens/index.php] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090605210029/http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/about/gardens/index.php\|date=5 June 2009}}</ref> The College Gardens are a fusion of ten pre-existing gardens which date back to late Victorian and early Edwardian times<ref>{{Cite web\|last=benedge\|date=2015-06-24\|title=Gardens\|url=https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/about-robinson/gardens\|access-date=2020-08-21\|website=Robinson College\|language=en}}</ref> and are crossed by the Bin Brook stream, which once supplied water to the Medieval Hospital of St John (now [[St John's College, Cambridge\|St John's College]]).
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	The [[Needham Research Institute]] is also located within the College grounds.		The [[Needham Research Institute]] is also located within the College grounds.

			===Chapel===
			The chapel of Robinson College was built as an integral part of the main campus complex. It projects into the central court with a long form that swells outwards at the east end. The dominant feature of the chapel is a large asymmetrical stained glass wall positioned behind the altar. Designed by [[John Piper (artist)\|John Piper]] and made by [[Patrick Reyntiens]], the window, entitled ''Light of the World'', was commissioned in 1978 and installed in 1980. The semi-abstract design, comprising 66 individual glass panels arranged as an inverted asymmetrical pyramid, shows the sun to the upper left which expands out to fields of green and blue, with leaf and floral details. It is framed by a stepped wall that, from the inside, partly conceals the window from view at an angle. A smaller window in the [[ante-chapel]] is also by Piper and Reyntiens.<ref name="chapelguide">{{cite report \|title=Robinson College Chapel Guide \|publisher=Robinson College \|date=1981 \|url=https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/inline/files/Chapel%20Guide.pdf \|access-date=2 October 2025}}</ref>

			Piper, in collaboration with Metzstein, also designed much of the liturgical furniture, including the altar table, lectern and font. A ceramic wall plaque showing the [[Descent from the Cross\|Deposition of Christ]] was designed by Piper and realised by [[Geoffrey Eastop]]. In a gallery positioned above the ante-chapel is a [[Frobenius Orgelbyggeri\|Frobenius organ]]. Separating the ante-chapel from the main space is a bronze screen with naturalistic leaf design rising towards the organ loft, together with external bronze fittings, all by [[Jacqueline Stieger]].<ref name="chapelguide" />

	===Conferences===		===Conferences===

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	'''Robinson College''' is a [[Colleges of the University of Cambridge\|constituent college]] of the [[University of Cambridge]]. Founded in 1977, it is one of the newest [[Oxbridge]] colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate students of both sexes.		'''Robinson College''' is a [[Colleges of the University of Cambridge\|constituent college]] of the [[University of Cambridge]]. Founded in 1977, it is one of the newest [[Oxbridge]] colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate students of both sexes.

	The College was founded through a significant donation from the businessman and philanthropist, [[David Robinson (philanthropist)\|Sir David Robinson]]. In 1981 Robinson College was formally opened by [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom\|Queen Elizabeth II]] with both undergraduate and graduate students in attendance~~.Barry Norris has also attended this college~~.		The College was founded through a significant donation from the businessman and philanthropist, [[David Robinson (philanthropist)\|Sir David Robinson]]. In 1981 Robinson College was formally opened by [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom\|Queen Elizabeth II]] with both undergraduate and graduate students in attendance.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	'''Robinson College''' is a [[Colleges of the University of Cambridge\|constituent college]] of the [[University of Cambridge]]. Founded in 1977, it is one of the newest [[Oxbridge]] colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate students of both sexes.		'''Robinson College''' is a [[Colleges of the University of Cambridge\|constituent college]] of the [[University of Cambridge]]. Founded in 1977, it is one of the newest [[Oxbridge]] colleges and is unique in having been intended, from its inception, for both undergraduate and graduate students of both sexes.

	The College was founded through a significant donation from the businessman and philanthropist, [[David Robinson (philanthropist)\|Sir David Robinson]]. In 1981 Robinson College was formally opened by [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom\|Queen Elizabeth II]] with both undergraduate and graduate students in attendance.		The College was founded through a significant donation from the businessman and philanthropist, [[David Robinson (philanthropist)\|Sir David Robinson]]. In 1981 Robinson College was formally opened by [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom\|Queen Elizabeth II]] with both undergraduate and graduate students in attendance.Barry Norris has also attended this college.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	\| head = Sir [[Richard Heaton]]		\| head = Sir [[Richard Heaton]]
	\| undergraduates = 428 (2022–23)<ref name="StudentNumbers">{{cite web \|title=Student Numbers by College \|url=https://www.information-hub.admin.cam.ac.uk/university-profile/student-numbers/student-numbers-college \|website=Information Hub \|publisher=University of Cambridge \|access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref>		\| undergraduates = 428 (2022–23)<ref name="StudentNumbers">{{cite web \|title=Student Numbers by College \|url=https://www.information-hub.admin.cam.ac.uk/university-profile/student-numbers/student-numbers-college \|website=Information Hub \|date=21 March 2018 \|publisher=University of Cambridge \|access-date=31 October 2023}}</ref>
	\| graduates = 256 (2022–23)<ref name="StudentNumbers" />		\| graduates = 256 (2022–23)<ref name="StudentNumbers" />
	\| fellows = 110		\| fellows = 110

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	\| mcr = {{URL\|mcr.robinson.cam.ac.uk/}}		\| mcr = {{URL\|mcr.robinson.cam.ac.uk/}}
	\| boat_club = ~~{{URL\|facebook.com/robinsonboatclub/}}~~		\| boat_club = [[Robinson College Boat Club]]
	\| endowment = [[Pound sterling\|£]]25.7m {{small\|(2021)}}<ref name="Robinson College Financial Statement 2020-21">{{cite web \| url = https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/sites/production.robinson.cam.ac.uk/files/siteassets/about/foi/Robinson%20College%20Signed%20Accounts%202021.pdf \| title= Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2021 \| access-date = 18 November 2022 \| publisher = Robinson College, Cambridge}}</ref>		\| endowment = [[Pound sterling\|£]]25.7m {{small\|(2021)}}<ref name="Robinson College Financial Statement 2020-21">{{cite web \| url = https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/sites/production.robinson.cam.ac.uk/files/siteassets/about/foi/Robinson%20College%20Signed%20Accounts%202021.pdf \| title= Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2021 \| access-date = 18 November 2022 \| publisher = Robinson College, Cambridge}}</ref>
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	\| shield = Robinson College Crest.svg		\| shield = Robinson College Crest.svg
			\| blazon = ''Azure in base two Bars wavy Argent over all a Pegasus rampant Or gorged with a Crown rayonny Gules''
	\| shield_caption = Arms of Robinson College
	\| scarf = {{Scarf/University of Cambridge \|Robinson}}		\| scarf = {{Scarf/University of Cambridge \|Robinson}}
	\| full_name = Robinson College in the University of Cambridge		\| full_name = Robinson College in the University of Cambridge
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	===College arms===		===College arms===
	The arms of the College are described as follows: '''Azure in base two Bars wavy Argent over all a Pegasus rampant Or gorged with a Crown rayonny Gules''.'<ref>As listed on Robinson College cards found in the Porters' Lodge.</ref>		The arms of the College are described as follows: ''Azure in base two Bars wavy Argent over all a Pegasus rampant Or gorged with a Crown rayonny Gules''.<ref>As listed on Robinson College cards found in the Porters' Lodge.</ref>

	===College grace===		===College grace===

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	*[[Tim Lenton]], climate scientist		*[[Tim Lenton]], climate scientist
	*[[Anthony Peter Lowe]], chief executive officer at [[Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia]]		*[[Anthony Peter Lowe]], chief executive officer at [[Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia]]
	*[[Tim Luckhurst]], journalist and former editor of ''[[The Scotsman]]''		*[[Tim Luckhurst]], journalist and former editor of ''[[The Scotsman]]'', Principal of [[South College, Durham]]
	*[[Sarah MacDonald (musician)\|Sarah MacDonald]], former Organ Scholar and first female Director of Music in an Oxbridge College ([[Selwyn College, Cambridge\|Selwyn College]])		*[[Sarah MacDonald (musician)\|Sarah MacDonald]], former Organ Scholar and first female Director of Music in an Oxbridge College ([[Selwyn College, Cambridge\|Selwyn College]])
	*[[Toby Marlow]], co-writer of the West End musical [[Six (musical)\|''Six'']], about Henry VIII's wives.		*[[Toby Marlow]], co-writer of the West End musical [[Six (musical)\|''Six'']], about Henry VIII's wives.

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	*[[Anita Sethi]], journalist and writer		*[[Anita Sethi]], journalist and writer
	*[[Rory Smith (journalist)\|Rory Smith]], journalist		*[[Rory Smith (journalist)\|Rory Smith]], journalist
	*[[Justine Thornton]], ~~barrister~~ and wife of the former Leader of the Opposition [[Ed Miliband]]		*[[Justine Thornton]], High Court Judge and wife of the former Leader of the Opposition [[Ed Miliband]]
	*[[Sam Wallace (journalist)\|Sam Wallace]], journalist		*[[Sam Wallace (journalist)\|Sam Wallace]], journalist
	*[[Robert Webb]], comedian, writer		*[[Robert Webb]], comedian, writer

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	*[[Rebecca John]], television presenter and journalist		*[[Rebecca John]], television presenter and journalist
	*[[Tim Lenton]], climate scientist		*[[Tim Lenton]], climate scientist
	*[[Anthony Lowe]], chief executive officer at [[Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia]]		*[[Anthony Peter Lowe]], chief executive officer at [[Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia]]
	*[[Tim Luckhurst]], journalist and former editor of ''[[The Scotsman]]''		*[[Tim Luckhurst]], journalist and former editor of ''[[The Scotsman]]''
	*[[Sarah MacDonald (musician)\|Sarah MacDonald]], former Organ Scholar and first female Director of Music in an Oxbridge College ([[Selwyn College, Cambridge\|Selwyn College]])		*[[Sarah MacDonald (musician)\|Sarah MacDonald]], former Organ Scholar and first female Director of Music in an Oxbridge College ([[Selwyn College, Cambridge\|Selwyn College]])

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	File:Robinson College, Cambridge UK 2008.jpg\|Robinson College gardens		File:Robinson College, Cambridge UK 2008.jpg\|Robinson College gardens
	File:Cold cast bronze in Robinson College, Cambridge.jpg\|'Finback' sculpture by Ben Barrell		File:Cold cast bronze in Robinson College, Cambridge.jpg\|'Finback' sculpture by Ben Barrell