Does the Declaration of Independence still matter?
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, some of Cambridge's leading experts on US history share their thoughts on the declaration that forged a nation.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, some of Cambridge's leading experts on US history share their thoughts on the declaration that forged a nation.
Fear of corruption allegations drove Samuel Pepys to censor official correspondence connecting the Royal Navy, slave trading companies and his own slaves, new research shows.
Amina Chowdhury’s story shows you don’t need a perfect plan – enjoying what you study and discovering your strengths can take you far. Her job is to lobby government to improve skills policy for learners and small businesses.
Seven Cambridge researchers have been appointed Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences. The inaugural cohort of 100 Fellows brings together the UK’s strongest mathematicians across academia, education, business, industry, and government to help solve some of the UK’s biggest challenges.
Nearly 300 leading academics from the University of Cambridge and Lund University from wide-ranging disciplines put their heads together in Sweden this month to collaborate on the urgent, complex and interconnected challenges of addressing the climate and biodiversity crises on a changing planet.
The first study to analyse rates of full vs half siblings in a range of mammals provides new evidence for monogamous behaviour in humans compared to other animals.
Cambridge Dictionary has named 'parasocial' as the Word of the Year for 2025.
Seven researchers at the University of Cambridge have been awarded Synergy Grants from the European Research Council to lead five new collaborative projects that will tackle some of science’s toughest puzzles.
A Cambridge-led coalition of UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has selected asset manager Amundi Investment Solutions to create a cash fund that excludes companies contributing to fossil fuel expansion globally.
October brings a new academic year but it also offers the opportunity to celebrate Black talent. A number of events and activities are being staged around the University and the Colleges to mark Black History Month. Some of the details around a couple of events are still being finalised so be sure to keep checking back on this page.
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