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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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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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Aerial view of crowd connected by lines

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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Nabil Ali in the Botanic Garden

The artist who made ink from Newton's Apple Tree

16 Oct 2023

Nabil Ali is discovering the natural colours hidden within the berries, blooms and bark found in the Cambridge University Botanic Garden – including...

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Monitoring particle air pollution either side of the tredge installed at St Ambrose primary school, Manchester.

Roadside hedges can reduce harmful ultrafine particle pollution around schools

13 Sep 2023

A new study led by Cambridge University confirms that planting hedges between roadsides and school playgrounds can dramatically reduce children’s...

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Senate House, Cambridge.

Open Cambridge: celebrating an iconic city

26 Jul 2023

Open Cambridge, the annual festival of history and culture, launched its 2023 programme of events on Monday 14 August.

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Classroom scene

Applauding the teachers

11 Jul 2023

Cambridge hands out first Educator Awards to teachers who've been nominated by former pupils who are now studying at the University.

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Cambridge Enterprise celebrates a year of innovation and economic growth

05 Jul 2023

Cambridge Enterprise, the research commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge, marked its 15th anniversary with a remarkable series of...

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Cambridge Biomedical Campus panoramic view

A very healthy relationship: the University and the NHS

03 Jul 2023

As the NHS celebrates its 75th anniversary, we look at how the close relationship between the University and the hospitals on its doorstep is driving...

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Gemma Dunsmure and Emily Jones from the Green Genies – The Department of Public Health and Primary Care, winners of a Platinum Green Impact Award

Inaugural Sustainability Showcase celebrates environmental achievements across Cambridge

29 Jun 2023

The Environmental Sustainability Team at the University of Cambridge hosted its first-ever Sustainability Showcase on 21st June at Wolfson College...

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