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Minstrel playing music and women dancing, from Bodleian Library MS Bodl-264, 00216, fol-97v

'Bawdy bard' manuscript reveals medieval roots of British comedy

31 May 2023

An unprecedented record of medieval live comedy performance has been identified in a 15th-century manuscript. Raucous texts – mocking kings, priests and peasants; encouraging audiences to get drunk; and shocking them with slapstick – shed new light on Britain’s famous sense of humour and the role played by minstrels in medieval society.

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How The Boat Race is propelling routes into rowing

23 Mar 2023

With The Boat Race mere days away, we explore how the rowing community is working to increase and diversify the entry points to this iconic sport.

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An audience with The King

23 Mar 2023

University Senior Proctor Seb Falk reflects on a special day at Buckingham Palace, when the University delivered a Loyal Address to HM the King.

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Women of Cambridge on the steps of Senate House

Celebrating the women of Cambridge: Part III

23 Mar 2023

Part III: To mark International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the University is delighted to shine a light on some of the incredible women...

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System of neurons with glowing connections on black background

‘Biohybrid’ device could restore function in paralysed limbs

22 Mar 2023

Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms...

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Artist's illustration of photosynthesis

Photosynthesis ‘hack’ could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy

22 Mar 2023

Researchers have ‘hacked’ the earliest stages of photosynthesis, the natural machine that powers the vast majority of life on Earth, and discovered...

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Beethoven’s genome sequenced from locks of his hair

22 Mar 2023

A Cambridge scientist has played a leading role in sequencing Ludwig van Beethoven’s genome, revealing clues to the composer’s health and family...

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Graphic illustrating the various ways Cambridge University creates economic impact

Cambridge University's economic impact

20 Mar 2023

The University contributes nearly £30 billion to the UK economy and supports more than 86,000 jobs across the UK, according to a new report.

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Maureen and her repaired toaster

Let's get fixable: why we need the right to repair

14 Mar 2023

From toasters that won’t pop to farmers hacking their own tractors, we ask why the right to repair is important for people and for the planet – and...

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Inspiring the next generation of scientists - sixth form students sample life in a Cambridge lab

07 Mar 2023

Sixth form students sample life in a Cambridge research lab.

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Should we allow genome editing of human embryos?

28 Feb 2023

A citizens’ jury of individuals whose lives have been affected by hereditary disease has voted in favour of asking the UK government to consider...

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David Rose

#CamFest Speaker Spotlight: Dr David Rose

24 Feb 2023

The second in a series of interviews with some of the key speakers at the Cambridge Festival. David Rose is Professor of Sustainable Agricultural...

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Destroyed cars in Ukraine

Opinion: Putin's war of attrition

24 Feb 2023

Former UK Ambassador to Russia, Sir Laurie Bristow, on what lies behind Putin's war on Ukraine and why we must begin to prepare for change in Russia...

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