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Cambridge University

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Research, news, events and student stories from the University of Cambridge

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Jun 25
Congratulations to this year’s honorary graduates of the University of Cambridge 🎓 Eight distinguished individuals received honorary degrees at a ceremony held in @QueensCam, in recognition of their outstanding contributions across law, politics, medicine, science, the arts and
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What if one organism could copy itself, merge with others, and weave vast living networks through its environment? These abilities may seem alien, but they're actually not so distant. Meet the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi beneath your feet 🦠 Cambridge researcher Dr Jennifer
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The Cambridge South station has arrived on time 🚆 Opened to the public last Sunday, the @networkrail station can receive over 1.8 million journeys in a year. This will be invaluable to the @CamBioCampus and the University of Cambridge. The Campus is the city's largest
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Jun 29
Ebola, hantavirus, mpox... it can feel like hardly a week goes by without news of another infectious disease making headlines 🦠 What’s driving these outbreaks and how can THEY be prevented from turning into massive global crises? Dr Charlotte Hammer at the @CSERCambridge,
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Jun 26
The Front Court at @Kings_College was founded by King Henry VI and is home to the world-famous King’s College Chapel ☀️ Construction of the court began in 1441, and took more than 400 years to reach its final form, which was completed in 1828. Today, King’s College has been
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Jun 26
Scientists at Cambridge's @Loke_CTR have, for the first time, used an extremely precise genome editing technique called base editing to study gene function in human embryos. This has allowed them to study very early human development in unparalleled detail, and gain new
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Jun 25
Congratulations to the 8 recipients of honorary degrees from the University of Cambridge 👏 The distinguished individuals from the worlds of law, politics, medicine, science, the arts and music are:
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Dame Rachel Whiteread 🎓 Turner Prize-winning artist celebrated for her pioneering sculptures and public artworks, honoured with a Doctorate in Letters
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Jun 25
Sir George Benjamin 🎓 Internationally-acclaimed composer and conductor whose work has been performed by orchestras around the world, received a Doctorate in Music
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Jun 24
EDSAC, the first computer built at Cambridge University, has been celebrated with a Blue Plaque 💙 The Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator – better known as EDSAC – marked the birth of everyday computing, and contributed to three Nobel Prizes. It is the first time an
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Jun 23
"Music contracted their innards and made their hearts leap. It could melt your earwax." Experimental workshops drawing on lessons from Bach's time are having a dramatic impact on performers. Explore the full story 👉 bit.ly/4xIGoo7 📸 Music in the Flesh
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Jun 23
Cambridge researchers have developed an AI tool that could spot health or safety issues in social housing before a potential crisis hits. Working with @camcitco and @SouthCambs, they are testing the system over 12 months. If successful, it could be rolled out to other councils
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Jun 22
"I still have hope, and this hope exists because of research." Charlotte Lockhart has stage 4 breast cancer. Her partner Andrew Barnes has donated £10m to support the Precision Breast Cancer Institute at the @CambCancer Research Hospital. Their gift will make a real difference
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Jun 22
Gotta code 'em all! 💻 @christs_college student Marcus Koh is on his way to the @playpokemon World Championships, after using computer code inspired by his Cambridge studies to boost his preparation for battles. Catch the full story 👇 bit.ly/4eiM1Sq
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