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Navigating the complexities of international engagement

01 Oct 2021

International engagement is essential if we are serious about conquering the major challenges facing our world. But we must do so with eyes wide open...

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Spring flowers at Trinity College, Cambridge

Raring to return | Vice-Chancellor’s blog

20 Apr 2021

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen J Toope, writes about the return of students and continued disruption to our teaching, learning and research...

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On freedom of speech | Vice-Chancellor’s blog

01 Dec 2020

The University of Cambridge has always recognised freedom of speech as a core value at the heart of its academic endeavour. The University is also a...

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Reflections at the door | Vice-Chancellor's blog

31 Jan 2020

The end of January is finally upon us, bringing with it a political and economic move that many in this country have hoped for and that many others...

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Weather board at Cambridge University Botanic Garden showing data for 25 July 2019

Cambridge vs climate change | Vice-Chancellor's blog

20 Sep 2019

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen J Toope, kicks off a global day of action with a discussion on the University’s efforts to tackle climate...

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Jasper Ware Emancipation Badge carrying the words 'Am I not a man and a brother?'

Understanding the past, shaping the future | Vice-Chancellor's blog

13 May 2019

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen J Toope, discusses the University’s forthcoming study into its historical relationship with the slave trade...

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Professor Stephen J Toope and colleagues at Peking University

On being global in the times of Brexit | Vice-Chancellor's blog

09 Apr 2019

Strong links with universities around the world underpin Cambridge's traditional strengths at a time of uncertainty, writes Vice-Chancellor Professor...

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Professor Stephen J Toope

A stitch in time ... protecting the University's finances for a robust future | Vice-Chancellor's blog

22 Mar 2019

The University needs to take tough decisions now to ensure it remains financially sustainable, writes Professor Stephen J Toope, the Vice-Chancellor

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Higher degree graduands outside Senate House

The power of philanthropy in education | Vice-Chancellor's blog

05 Feb 2019

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

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Black women of Cambridge celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first black female graduation

On Diversity | Vice-Chancellor's blog

24 Oct 2018

Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen J Toope reflects on a campus culture that enables open discussions on race-related issues and robust challenges to...

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Telling our story | Vice-Chancellor's blog

18 Sep 2018

Universities have a great story to tell – it is time to tell it better, says Professor Stephen J Toope, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge

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The future of UK universities | Vice-Chancellor's blog

16 Mar 2018

Over the last few weeks, tensions have been rising in British universities. Now anger is boiling over.

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