Gonville & Caius College postgraduate student Dr Lucy Havard (History PhD 2022) has been named Women’s President of the Cambridge University Boat Club for 2024-25.

A member of the Caius Boat Club W1 crew which secured Head of the River in the May Bumps, Lucy is a qualified medical doctor who is now pursuing a PhD in Early Modern History, and specifically on the scientific activities that took place in the early modern home.

“I’m really excited for the upcoming season, and I’m looking forward to the challenge,” Lucy says.

“I can’t wait to meet the new recruits joining CUBC – we have a great mix of college and Development squad rowers, alongside athletes with national and international racing experience, plus our returners who are familiar with how the Boat Race season works. 

“I think it’s going to create a fantastic environment for everyone to learn and develop. I’m keen to build on the success that Cambridge has enjoyed over the past few years and I think 2025 will be one to watch!”

Read an interview with Lucy from July 2023 and her contribution to a story on being a triallist on the College website.

Photo credit: Nordin Catic