Dr James Wade and Dr Seb Falk

Lost English legend decoded, solving a Chaucerian mystery and revealing a medieval preacher’s meme

16 July 2025

A medieval literary puzzle which has stumped scholars including M.R. James for 130 years has finally been solved. Cambridge scholars now believe the Song of Wade, a long lost treasure of English culture, was a chivalric romance not a monster-filled epic. The discovery solves the most famous mystery in Chaucer's writings and provides rare evidence of a medieval preacher referencing pop culture in a sermon.

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Cambridge Festival Speaker Spotlight: Dr Matt Bothwell

12 February 2025

Dr Matthew Bothwell is an astrophysicist, science communicator and author, and the current Public Astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge. Part of Matt’s work is to deliver outreach to schools, run stargazing evenings, give public lectures, and write about all things astronomical. He is also a Bye-Fellow at Girton College, University of Cambridge.

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A-level results day 2024

15 August 2024

Congratulations to the students who've achieved the grades they needed at A-level to secure a place on a degree course at Cambridge. 

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Forest canopy

Cambridge on World Environment Day 2024

05 June 2024

This year's World Environment Day focus is on land restoration. So we spoke with three Cambridge researchers working on reviving landscapes, boosting biodiversity, and collaborating with communities to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

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