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First-year historians explore Bodleian's treasures

Pembroke's first-year historians had a special visit to the Weston Library last term for a fascinating session at the Centre for the Study of the Book. 

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Pembroke Spotlight: Dr Endrit Shabani on Albania's Fight for Women's Place in Democracy

Two Pembrokians, alumnus Dr Endrit Shabani and Fellow Professor Stephen Whitefield, came together to design the Women's Participation in Elections Index to measure the barriers preventing women in Albania from participating in politics. Dr Shabani shares more about the findings of the Index.

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Dr Elisabeth Kendall Elected 20th Mistress of Girton College, Cambridge

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Pembroke Senior Research Fellow in Arabic, Dr Elisabeth Kendall, has been elected as the new Mistress of Girton College, Cambridge. Taking effect in October 2022, Dr Kendall will succeed the College’s current Mistress, Professor Susan J Smith, who will be retiring after 13 years.

Dr Kendall has been part of the Pembroke Community since she arrived as an undergraduate to read Arabic in 1989. Later she returned as a College lecturer and then in 2010 she took up the role of Senior Research Fellow. During the course of her career, she has delivered over 200 guest speeches/lectures worldwide, appeared in over 200 international television and radio broadcasts, published ground-breaking research on the Yemen War and Terrorism, produced material that contributes to the wider discipline of Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies and received international attention for her academic research of militant jihadist groups. She has also spent time working with the Office of the UN Envoy to Yemen, advising parts of NATO, the British, US and other militaries.

Dr Kendall has been a great inspiration for Pembroke undergraduate and graduate students alike.

Sir Ernest Ryder, Master of Pembroke, adds: “The whole Pembroke community is delighted to congratulate Dr Lis Kendall on her election to be the 20th Mistress of Girton College, Cambridge.  She is a fabulous and iconic member of our community who will bring her significant skill and experience to her new role. We wish her all the best for the future and congratulate Girton College on their election in the sure knowledge they will prosper under her leadership.”

Girton College was the first Cambridge College to admit women in 1869 and the UK’s first residential institution offering university-level education for women. It is now a permanent institution within the University of Cambridge and boasts a series of inspiring events and initiatives that shaped their history over 150 years. You can read more about Girton’s timeline here.