Viking-era find on student dig
The aftermath of a battle or execution from around the 9th century has been discovered by Cambridge archaeologists and students conducting a training dig as part of our undergraduate degree in archaeology.
Returning the Benin Bronzes
Returning the Benin Bronzes
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Appointments - Former German Chancellor nominated for honorary degree
Eight distinguished individuals have been nominated for honorary degrees at the University of Cambridge. This year’s nominations recognise outstanding achievements in the fields of law, politics, science, the arts and music.
News - AI stethoscope can help spot heart valve disease earlier than GPs
Artificial intelligence could help doctors detect serious heart valve disease years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives, a new study suggests.
News - Political division in the US surged from 2008 onwards
Almost all the rise in US polarisation over political issues since the late 1980s occurred from 2008 onwards, a new study suggests.
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Family - Twilight at the Museums: Monday 16 to Saturday 21 February 2026
Explore Cambridge museums after hours this February half term. Museums across the city are opening their doors and turning the lights down low for a fun-filled evening of torchlit trails, hands-on activities, performances, crafts, storytelling and more.
Admissions - Discover Cambridge: Master’s and PhD study webinars - Monday 16 March to Friday 20 March 2026
Join us for a series of lunchtime webinars to guide you through the practicalities of applying for postgraduate study at Cambridge.
Exhibitions - Talking Plants: until Sunday 12 April
From ant plant meditations to orchid jokes, an exhibition at Cambridge University Botanic Garden gives a voice to rare specimens. A new experiment invites visitors to have real-time conversations with plants using artificial intelligence.
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What do Cambridge supervisions teach you?
What do Cambridge supervisions teach you?
