Abbey Inspires

Every week we offer a changing programme of evening lectures, practical activities and revision classes as part of our ‘Abbey Inspires’ programme. Sessions are designed to extend our student’s understanding and to foster enquiry, they are delivered by our tutors and selected guests from the academic and business worlds. They often focus on contemporary developments or on subjects not covered by the traditional syllabus. Recent events have included:

  • Infectious Disease and Immunity, Biochemistry and Plant Physiology
  • Stem Dissection
  • Dream Poetry Workshop
  • Quasars: The Key to the Universe?
  • Isaac Physics Workshops
  • Why do people get eating disorders?
  • Alliance to Armada, a 1588 Armada Campaign role play
  • Exploring the Business of Soccer
  • The Mysterious Neutron
  • The Economics of the Art Market
  • Modern American Politics

We offer additional post event reading and activities for each Abbey Inspires event.

Abbey Cambridge
September 2026 Scholarships

We are now accepting applications from local students for September 2026 entry scholarships at Abbey College Cambridge.

Abbey College Cambridge Scholarships Open

Generous scholarships are available for local students — for 13+ entry (Year 9), awards may be up to 100% of tuition fees. For  Year 12 entry there are scholarships offering up to a 20% discount.

Our scholarships recognise academic ability, critical thinking, teamwork and community contribution and are awarded based on performance at our assessment day on 29th January.

REGISTER FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT DAY