Mount Everest.

Digitising history

of George Mallory

It is the centenary year of Cambridge mountaineer George Mallory's death. An alumnus of Magdalene College, he made a fatal attempt on Mount Everest in 1924. Explore the letters of mountaineer George Mallory

The Silver Standard: Solving a medieval money mystery

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News

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Gweagal spears.

News - Return of the Gweagal Spears

In a ceremony held in the Wren Library at Trinity College Cambridge, four spears taken by James Cook and Joseph Banks on 29 April 1770 were permanently repatriated to the La Perouse Aboriginal Community.
Close up of eye.

News - Artificial intelligence beats doctors

Researchers tested an AI model against doctors for assessing eye problems. The AI model did better than the non-specialist junior doctors in the study.
Anne Ferguson-Smith

News - Statement on vandalism

We condemn this attack on University property at the Institute for Energy and Environmental Flows. A statement from Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith, Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

Events

Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more

Exhibitions - Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive – until Sunday 26 May 2024

Since 2011, Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria. This exhibition presents key works from this period alongside a new series that explores themes of loss, memory and renewal.

Admissions - Undergraduate open days – Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July

Book now for our undergraduate open days and warm-up webinars. If you are thinking of applying to come to Cambridge in October, these are a great way to learn more about the University.

Exhibitions - Murder by the book – until Saturday 24 August

This exhibition at the University Library unravels the history and popularity of British crime fiction. It includes some of the most influential, best-selling and famous crime novels in the UK.

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