University news
Sera Markoff appointed 17th Plumian Professor of Astronomy at University of Cambridge
10 Dec 2025Black hole expert follows in footsteps of Sir Arthur Eddington, Sir Fred Hoyle, and Lord Martin Rees in one of world's oldest named professorships.
Roland Sinker CBE to develop University roadmap for inclusive innovation and growth in Cambridge
09 Dec 2025The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Deborah Prentice, has asked Roland Sinker CBE , CEO of Cambridge University Hospitals...
200 millionth question attempted on University of Cambridge's Isaac Science learning platform
04 Dec 2025Cambridge's Isaac Science learning platform – used by more than 3,000 schools across the UK each year – this week saw its 200 millionth question...
Celebrating a trailblazer: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
28 Nov 2025Marking 125 years since her birth and 100 years since her revolutionary PhD thesis.
Vice-Chancellor visits rowers in training for The Boat Race
28 Nov 2025Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice has praised the dedication of student rowers on a dawn visit to observe training at Cambridge University...
How repair cafés are building community and a circular economy in Cambridge
25 Nov 2025In partnership with local charity Cambridge Carbon Footprint, and supported by our brilliant and dedicated technical staff, the University of...
Vice-Chancellor visits the North East
24 Nov 2025The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Prentice, has been to the North East of England to visit schools in Tyneside as part of a mission to connect...
Virtual Reality public speaking platform wins top prize at Times Higher Education Awards
14 Nov 2025Dr Chris Macdonald's groundbreaking Virtual Reality public speaking platform won the Technological Innovation of the Year category at the Times...
Provision for care experienced students recognised
12 Nov 2025The University of Cambridge has been recognised for the work it does to ensure care experienced students are supported while studying for their...
Cambridge PVC Prof Bhaskar Vira in new documentary on India’s environment
10 Nov 2025Just in time for COP30, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Environmental Sustainability plays a key role in a new documentary about India’s...
The Mumford Pitch is officially unveiled
07 Nov 2025A new era begins for student and community sport in Cambridge city centre.
Business and Trade Select Committee visits Cambridge for economic growth roundtable
28 Oct 2025Members of the Business and Trade Select Committee visited Cambridge on 27 October, at the start of their annual programme of engagement around the...












