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River with black fen soil in background

Fixing the Fens

14 April 2023

Reconciling human activities with nature is never going to be easy, but a new Cambridge group is using everything it’s got to try and protect a vital part of the UK.

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Public viewing of Mullard telescopes

Opening the doors to Cambridge

19 May 2025

For over a decade, Open Cambridge has been the University’s celebration of community, heritage and history.

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runners in front of King's College, Cambridge

Supporting life-saving causes: Cambridge University Sport partners with the Cambridge Half Marathon

19 May 2025

The University of Cambridge Sports Service is proud to celebrate its sixth year of partnership with the Cambridge Half Marathon.

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Museum Encounters: Parkinson's Dance Course

11 Apr 2025

The University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) today launch a ground-breaking Parkinson's dance programme inspired by museum artefacts.

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Record-breaking Cambridge Festival 2025 ends on a high, uniting 45,000 visitors in celebration of ideas, discovery and dialogue

10 Apr 2025

The fifth Cambridge Festival has drawn to a triumphant close, having welcomed a record-breaking 45,000 visitors across 385 events during 17 inspiring...

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Cambridge triumphs in Varsity double as University and United FC forge exciting partnership

27 Mar 2025

Cambridge University football teams enjoyed a historic night on Friday 21 March, as both the men’s and women’s squads claimed stunning victories over...

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Black Town & Gown: The historical legacy of Black presence in the city of Cambridge

27 Feb 2025

The premiere of Black Town & Gown: The historical legacy of Black presence in the city of Cambridge will take place on 28 March from 6.30pm and...

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Young artists take centre stage at Kettle's Yard

26 Feb 2025

Kettle’s Yard is showcasing the creativity and vision of Cambridge’s young artists with its new exhibition, Paint What Matters! Art by Children...

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Nativity scene with the Star of Bethlehem

What was the Star of Bethlehem?

23 Dec 2024

It’s a key feature of a school nativity play, but what’s the science behind the Star of Bethlehem?

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Artist's impression of Cambridge Children's Hospital.

Cambridge Children’s Hospital moves ahead as plans for new hospital approved by ministers

27 Aug 2024

Major milestone for first specialist children’s hospital in the East of England.

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New Cambridge-developed resources help students learn how maths can help tackle infectious diseases

19 Feb 2024

Cambridge mathematicians have developed a set of resources for students and teachers that will help them understand how maths can help tackle...

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Geometric illustration of multi coloured human figures

Cancer isn’t fair – but care should be

04 Feb 2024

Listening to people's lived experiences is helping to improve the awareness and uptake of cancer care. On World Cancer Day, we take a look at some of...

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A group of student footballers wearing University of Cambridge kit

University of Cambridge and Cambridge United announce strategic partnership

25 Oct 2023

The University of Cambridge and Cambridge United Football Club have agreed a new partnership with the shared ambition of working together to help the...

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