About Us
Founded in 1921, the Cambridge University Conservative Association is the largest and most active political association in the University. We provide many opportunities to engage in some of the excellent debate and political activity we maintain at Cambridge.
Twenty-two former chairmen have been elected to Parliament since Lent 1950, including eight in a row from Michaelmas 1959 to Lent 1962, many of whom served in the cabinets of Thatcher and Major. These include Kenneth Clarke (Home Secretary 1992-93, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1993-97, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice 2010-12), Douglas Hurd (Home Secretary 1985-89, Foreign Secretary 1989-95), and Norman Lamont (Chancellor of the Exchequer 1990-93).
Founded in 1921, the Cambridge University Conservative Association—CUCA—is the largest and most active political association on the Backs. We provide many opportunities to engage in some of the excellent debate and political activity we maintain at Cambridge.

The so-called 'Cambridge Mafia' in the 1960s.

Chairman's Dinner

Some members of the Easter 2023 Committee having fun

Cambridge University
Conservative Association
Founded in 1921, the Cambridge University Conservative Association—CUCA—is the largest and most active political association on the Backs. We provide many opportunities to engage in some of the excellent debate and political activity we maintain at Cambridge.
What we do
Saturday Campaigning

While officially uniaffiliated with the nationwide Conservative Party, many of our members have membership and we regularly engage in local and regional campaigning with local associations.
Upcoming Events