Kirstie Stage.

Deaf and disability

histories missing

When Kirstie Stage was diagnosed with hearing loss, she realised that the experiences of Deaf and disabled people were missing from the history books. Kirstie is determined to bring these stories to the fore.

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Why Cambridge?

Find out why studying at Cambridge is for you

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Accommodation

For the duration of your course most students will live in a Cambridge College – somewhere to sleep, eat, learn and make lifelong friends.

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Teaching

Small-group teaching and personalised learning are central to the renowned Cambridge supervision system.

Read more about how you will be taught.

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How the University works

31 Colleges, 150 Departments, 18 Faculties, six Schools and other institutions. Discover how the University works.

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Careers

90% of graduates were employed or in training six months after leaving (2015–17).

Learn more about our Careers Service's wide range of support.

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Living here

Cambridge offers the best of both worlds: a small-city environment with great transport connections by road, rail and air. Stansted Airport and central London are both less than an hour away by train.

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Funding

Three quarters of Masters students and a third of PhDs received internal or external funding in 2018/19. Learn more about our many funding opportunities.

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An international community

Cambridge is a global institution with postgraduate students from 145 countries. You will quickly settle in with the support we provide for international scholars.

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Accommodation

As a postgraduate student, you might live in a College or use our Accommodation Service to find somewhere that suits you. Find out more about postgraduate accommodation.

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Careers

Get one-to-one support and other resources from our professional Careers Service in addition to world-class employment prospects.

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Cambridge life

Student societies, sports, pubs, restaurants, shopping, museums, family venues – and London visits – all make up the Cambridge experience. Learn more about Cambridge life.

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The city of Cambridge

Famous for its architecture, history and intellectual atmosphere, our small city is just 45 minutes from London and a short hop by plane or train to Europe.

How to apply

Step-by-step guidance on the applications process

News

Updates from across the University

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News - New trial of 'pill-on-a-thread'

New trial of 'pill-on-a-thread' brings screening for oesophageal cancer closer. The capsule sponge is a quick and simple test that could halve the number of deaths from oesophageal cancer every year.
Roy Calne.

News - Pioneering transplant surgeon Sir Roy Calne dies aged 93

Professor Sir Roy Calne, the surgeon who carried out the first liver transplant in the UK during his time at Cambridge, has died aged 93.
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Awards - Cambridge achievers recognised in New Year Honours

Academics and staff associated with the University feature in 2024's list. Meet the Cambridge people honoured this year.

Events

Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more

Lecture - In the Business of… Leadership in the age of AI - Sunday 21 January 2024

Nick Chatrath will be discussing how AI Is transforming the leadership landscape in the 21st century, redefining the way we work, live and communicate.

Panel discussion - Give me inspiration! The paradigm shift - Wednesday 31 January 2024

Professional women do amazing things and have cut through many glass ceilings. What motivates them? Join Professor Dame Athene Donald in conversation with Professor Deborah Prentice.

Exhibitions - Women & Water - to Sunday 25 February 2024

Women & Water, at Murray Edwards College, explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day.

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