University news

Sera Markoff appointed 17th Plumian Professor of Astronomy at University of Cambridge

10 Dec 2025

Black hole expert follows in footsteps of Sir Arthur Eddington, Sir Fred Hoyle, and Lord Martin Rees in one of world's oldest named professorships.

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Roland Sinker CBE to develop University roadmap for inclusive innovation and growth in Cambridge

09 Dec 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Deborah Prentice, has asked Roland Sinker CBE , CEO of Cambridge University Hospitals...

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200 millionth question attempted on University of Cambridge's Isaac Science learning platform

04 Dec 2025

Cambridge's Isaac Science learning platform – used by more than 3,000 schools across the UK each year – this week saw its 200 millionth question...

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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (1900-1979).

Celebrating a trailblazer: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

28 Nov 2025

Marking 125 years since her birth and 100 years since her revolutionary PhD thesis.

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Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice observing Boat Club training

Vice-Chancellor visits rowers in training for The Boat Race

28 Nov 2025

Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice has praised the dedication of student rowers on a dawn visit to observe training at Cambridge University...

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Many focused people sit around tables in a well lit room repairing items, talking and enjoying themselves.

How repair cafés are building community and a circular economy in Cambridge

25 Nov 2025

In partnership with local charity Cambridge Carbon Footprint, and supported by our brilliant and dedicated technical staff, the University of...

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The Vice-Chancellor listening to students

Vice-Chancellor visits the North East

24 Nov 2025

The 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...

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Dr Chris Macdonald receiving his award.

Virtual Reality public speaking platform wins top prize at Times Higher Education Awards

14 Nov 2025

Dr Chris Macdonald's groundbreaking Virtual Reality public speaking platform won the Technological Innovation of the Year category at the Times...

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Kirstyn Kedaitis receiving the Quality Mark from Sian Edwards.

Provision for care experienced students recognised

12 Nov 2025

The University of Cambridge has been recognised for the work it does to ensure care experienced students are supported while studying for their...

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Prof Bhaskar Vira

Cambridge PVC Prof Bhaskar Vira in new documentary on India’s environment

10 Nov 2025

Just in time for COP30, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Environmental Sustainability plays a key role in a new documentary about India’s...

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The Mumford Pitch is officially unveiled

07 Nov 2025

A new era begins for student and community sport in Cambridge city centre.

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Members of the Select Committee listen to the Vice-Chancellor.

Business and Trade Select Committee visits Cambridge for economic growth roundtable

28 Oct 2025

Members of the Business and Trade Select Committee visited Cambridge on 27 October, at the start of their annual programme of engagement around the...

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