Senate House, University building in central Cambridge, England
The Senate House features Portland stone walls, tall windows, classical columns, and symmetrical architecture in the university district between King's and Caius Colleges.
The Senate House opened in 1730 under architect James Gibbs, who designed the structure to be part of an unfinished academic quadrangle.
During graduation ceremonies, students from 31 colleges process through the Senate House following a strict order based on their college foundation dates.
The building serves as the location for degree ceremonies, with graduates kneeling before the vice-chancellor while receiving their academic qualifications in Latin.
Mathematics students gather outside to hear their examination results announced from the Senate House balcony, followed by class lists thrown as confetti.
Location: Cambridge
Inception: 1730
Architects: James Gibbs
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 52.20504,0.11750
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:55
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