Philanthropy has the power to transform the lives of students by giving them a chance to study regardless of their background, says Professor Stephen J Toope.

I am very pleased to share the first in a series of regular posts collecting some of my thoughts on our University and its future.

The leaders of three of the world’s leading institutions of higher education have announced their intention to form a new global alliance to collaborate on research and graduate-level programmes.

The new academic year for the University of Cambridge began today with the congregation for the election and admission of the new Proctors.

The Vice-Chancellor addresses the University at the start of the new academic year

The University will be marking the centenary of British entry to the First World War by attending a Service of Commemoration in Great St Mary's Church, on Monday 4 August at 6pm.