Fitzwilliam College (often referred to as "Fitz") is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England.
The college was formed out of the Non-Collegiate Students Board, founded in 1869. This body was based at Fitzwilliam House, opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum. The Non-Collegiate Students Board eventually evolved to become Fitzwilliam College in 1966. Female undergraduates were first admitted in 1979.
The main grounds of the College ar...
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Fitzwilliam College (often referred to as "Fitz") is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England.
The college was formed out of the Non-Collegiate Students Board, founded in 1869. This body was based at Fitzwilliam House, opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum. The Non-Collegiate Students Board eventually evolved to become Fitzwilliam College in 1966. Female undergraduates were first admitted in 1979.
The main grounds of the College are located off Storey's Way, towards the north-west of Cambridge, close to Churchill College, Murray Edwards and Trinity Hall's Wychfield site. Its buildings are of contemporary design, in contrast to many of the University's other colleges. The first college courts and central building (comprising the library, dining hall, junior common room and bar) were designed by Denys Lasdun and were completed in 1963. The original intention was for these buildings to constitute the 'back' of the college, and as funding became available, the college grew...
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