Newnham College, Cambridge Newnham College, Cambridge Newnham College is a women's constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1871 by a group organising Lectures for Ladies, members of which included philosopher Henry Sidgwick and suffragist campaigner Millicent Garrett Fawcett. It was the second women's college to be founded at Cambridge, following Girton College. The history of Newnham begins with the formation of the Association for Promoting the Higher Education of Women in Cambridge in 1869. The progress of women at Cambridge University owes much to the pioneering work undertaken by the philosopher Henry Sidgwick, fellow of Trinity. Lectures
Sarojini Naidu College for Women Sarojini Naidu College for Women Sarojini Naidu College for Women, established in 1956, is a women's college in Dum Dum, Kolkata. It offers undergraduate courses in arts and sciences. It is affiliated to West Bengal State University. The name commemorates the legacy of freedom fighter and poet Sarojini Naidu. Sarojini Naidu College for Women is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and awarded B++ grade. SNCW has a famous musical group, of the same name, composed of students of the college even though there is no programs in