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Dr Ally Louks is in the building. Cambridge PhD student Dr Dr Ally Louks from Peterhouse, Cambridge went viral last year when she posted a photo of her thesis on the politics of smell in modern and contemporary prose. Here's her story about what happened next 👇
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Could a "universal vaccine" protect us from future virus outbreaks? 🦠 A Cambridge team has developed an entirely new way of making vaccines. Using data from virus surveillance programmes around the world, they used AI to design a ‘super antigen’. This can create a single vaccine that provides lasting protection against a broad range of viruses - like the Ebola or coronavirus group - even as they mutate into new variants. The results of the first human clinical trial of this technology found it is safe and well tolerated. This could prevent future pandemics before they even begin. Read more 👉
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We are delighted to announce that the University of Cambridge has received a commitment of £190 million – the biggest individual donation to a British university in modern times – to establish the Rokos School of Government. This incredibly generous donation comes from investor and entrepreneur Chris Rokos. The mission of the new School is to equip future leaders to navigate increasingly complex domestic and global political environments in a challenging and rapidly-changing world. The Rokos School will build upon Cambridge’s world-leading expertise across the fields of public policy, politics and leadership, helping position us at the forefront of research and teaching in government and public leadership. Fundamental to the School’s operation will be its direct access to Cambridge’s renowned expertise in technology and the sciences, together with disciplines more usually associated with the social sciences, arts and humanities. The School will be built in the Cambridge West Innovation District – a vibrant community where outstanding researchers from many academic disciplines sit side by side with global businesses and innovative startups. Explore more about the Rokos School of Government and this exciting new step for Cambridge: #UniversityOfCambridge #CambridgeUniversity #RokosSchoolOfGovernment #ChrisRokos
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Cambridge rises to morning melodies 🎶 Early this morning, over 100 people gathered to hear the Choir of Christ's College sing from the rooftops for Ascension Day. Ascension Day is a long-standing Christian tradition celebrating the ascension of Christ into heaven, 40 days after Easter.
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Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🎂 Today, we celebrate his extraordinary career as a legendary broadcaster and natural historian whose voice has inspired generations worldwide for decades. A graduate of Clare College, Sir David is an Honorary Patron of Cambridge Conservation Initiative, which brings together a global network of conservationists across disciplines. Many happy returns and thank you for a century of curiosity, wonder and unwavering dedication to life on earth.
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7 in 10 women will experience sickness during pregnancy, like the Princess of Wales The Prince and Princess of Wales did. Some will be so ill they're hospitalised. Scientists Inst Metabolic Science-Metabolic Research Labs have worked out why – and the discovery could help develop future treatments 👇 Pregnancy Sickness Support
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Watch a special Cambridge moment... 🎺 🎓 💐 Chris Smith, Lord Smith of Finsbury, was formally installed as the 109th Chancellor of the University of Cambridge yesterday, following his election in July 2025. Watch the full ceremony on YouTube 👉 #Cambridge #CambridgeUniversity
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We're delighted to welcome Professor Hannah Fry to Cambridge! Mathematician and award-winning science presenter @fryrsquared will join us as Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics Faculty of Mathematics - University of Cambridge, following an announcement Isaac Newton Institute 👉
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When should Ramadan start? 🌙 The Moonsighters Academy, a new Cambridge and University of Leeds initiative, trains leaders to conduct their own moon sightings. Learn more as Imad Ahmed Imad Ahmed Faculty of Divinity and Dr Seb Falk discuss the historical link between astronomy and faith 👇
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Welcoming May with song 🎶 The Choir of Robinson College sang its annual May Madrigals this morning, marking the arrival of spring. Now in its 32nd year, this is a much-loved Robinson tradition, with the Choir singing a selection of madrigals, partsongs, rounds and anthems.
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🦆 Duckling herding is a fine, long-standing spring tradition for our Colleges! The College teams were lucky enough to document one duck family on their epic journey. Here they go from Corpus Christi through St Catharine's College to Queens' College for their first swim together.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jane Goodall. Jane was a much-loved and highly respected member of the conservation community in Cambridge and around the world. She completed her PhD at Darwin College, became an Honorary Fellow at Newnham College, and was awarded an Honorary Degree from Cambridge. Jane was always generous in sharing her passion for encouraging new generations of conservationists. Watch our interview with Jane from 2020 to learn about her life and research 👇🦍🐒❤️
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Do you know what happens to the Corpus Chronophage Clock when the clocks go forward and back? ⏰ Professor Ewan St John Smith, Fellow at Corpus Christi, explains what happens when the clocks change, shares the history of the Chronophage, and reveals the fascinating tricks it plays. Watch out for the wave! 👋 #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #CorpusClock
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What did Soviet teenage boys look for in a girlfriend? 👫 Hosted by Trinity College, PhD Candidate, Ekaterina Zadirko, talks with Dr Ally Louks about diaries revealing love, heartbreak, and everyday life under Stalin – hopes and anxieties that may feel surprisingly familiar. Watch the full video via the link below👇 #Cambridge #History #ValentinesDay #Learn
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