As part of the celebrations in College to mark 40 years since women first formally matriculated at Peterhouse in 1984 (graduate) and 1985 (undergraduate), the Library & Archives team curated an exhibition exploring the history of women at Peterhouse from the foundation up to the present day.

Since Octover, the exhibition has been mounted in the display cases at the far end of the reading room and in the flat display case in the Front Hall. On the shelves near the library front desk you will also find a diverse display of books by or about women Petreans; these books are available to borrow to current members.

An alumni event was held in the Ward Library on the afternoon of Saturday 14 December where alumni and many Fellows were given an exclusive look at the exhibition marking 40 years of women at Peterhouse. Additional items were on display for this event only, and attendees enjoyed speaking with the Library and Archives team over drinks and nibbles, learning more about the important role that women have played in the history of the College, right from its foundation in 1284.

The exhibition will run up to the end of March 2025 in honour of Women's History Month.