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University of Cambridge@cam· 21d

Cambridge University and Trinity College have launched a global hunt for a new Professor of Sustainability 🌍 The Hatton Professorship of Sustainability will be advertised this summer, with the successful candidate starting in the academic year 2026/27. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4weOeVh

Photograph of the Wren Library, Trinity College

University of Cambridge@cam· 22d

From this year’s World Cup to Coldplay’s tours, a new study finds the biggest climate impact isn't the event itself, but how the fans get there 🌍⚽🎵✈️ Cambridge researchers say FIFA should reward fans with rebates for greener travel to matches. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3T1Fd3t

A group of enthusiastic people at a sports event, displaying excitement with colorful clothing, flags, and face paint. A sign above them reads, "New Cambridge research - FIFA and pop superstars should discount tickets to cut the climate costs of 'mega-events'."

University of Cambridge@cam· 22d

Today, we welcomed His Majesty King Charles III for the formal opening of the New Whittle Laboratory. The £58m facility will accelerate innovation in aerospace, energy and defence, helping develop and deploy new technologies at record pace. Read more about today's event: https://bit.ly/4yrt8EZ

This image shows a group of four individuals, including King Charles III, engaged in conversation in front of an aircraft engine display. The King is wearing a light suit with a patterned tie. Another is in a dark suit with a striped tie. The setting appears to be a technical or industrial environment.

A group of people seen outdoors engaging in conversation. King Charles III, wearing a light-coloured suit, is shaking hands with Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice in a grey-checked outfit. They are surrounded by others in formal attire. There is greenery and a road in the background.

A large aircraft engine is on display in a modern, industrial setting. King Charles III and Professor Rob Miller are walking and talking near the engine. The space includes metal structures and a spiral staircase in the background.

Two individuals stand beside a plaque at the University of Cambridge's New Whittle Laboratory. King Charles III is unveiling the plaque, while Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice looks on. The plaque commemorates a visit to the laboratory.

University of Cambridge@cam· 22d

Congratulations @andyburnham.bsky.social on becoming Prime Minister of the UK. The new Prime Minister graduated from @fitzwilliamcollege.bsky.social in English in 1988. At Cambridge, he won inter-collegiate football, helped set up his College's women's cricket team and met his wife Marie-France.

Andy Burnham, dressed in a suit in front of a backdrop with text announcing that he is the new UK Prime Minister and highlighting him as a Cambridge University graduate. Three other photos are displayed, including group images with different individuals.

University of Cambridge@cam· 23d

The New Whittle Laboratory officially opens today, marking a major milestone in Cambridge’s mission to accelerate innovation in aerospace, energy and defence. The £58 million facility aims to transform how new technologies are developed and tested. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4vH48Xz

University of Cambridge@cam· 25d

Want to overcome your fear of public speaking? Dr James Mannion from Oracy Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social shares three simple tips to help you become a more confident speaker. Oracy Cambridge, based at Hughes Hall, works to promote effective spoken communication in schools and wider society.

University of Cambridge@cam· 27d

What if AI could predict how people will respond before decisions are even made? 🤖 Meet James He, alumnus of @selwyn1882.bsky.social and co-founder of AI start-up Artificial Societies. Read more about James' journey and the lessons he's learned as a young CEO 👉 https://bit.ly/4vrVyMl

A person speaking into a microphone in front of a backdrop with connected dots. The quote reads: "It's funny how unpredictable life is, particularly when it's now my job to predict it." Text beside them mentions "Cambridge alumnus and startup founder James He is using AI to predict how humans will behave in different situations."

University of Cambridge@cam· 28d

Getting ready for your summer holiday and want to avoid those pesky holiday health problems? 🏖️🦟 These simple, evidence-based tips from our Cambridge experts could help you stay one step ahead while you're away 🕶️ Read the full guide 👉 https://bit.ly/4wLi3gg

A straw hat and red sunglasses rest on a hammock by a sandy beach with the ocean in the background. The sky is clear and blue. Text on the image reads: "Boost your summer break in 2026. Expert tips from Cambridge researchers to stay healthy on holiday this summer."

University of Cambridge@cam· 28d

The cost of reaching orbit could fall 93% by 2040 🚀 New research from the @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk analysed over 4400 rocket launches to create their forecasts. Economists say falling costs could see industries such as zero-gravity manufacturing emerge. Read more: https://bit.ly/450YsN1 📸 NASA

A rocket is launching into the night sky with bright flames and smoke trailing behind. Text on the image reads: "New Cambridge research. Space launch costs could fall more than 90% by 2040, transforming the marketplace of space."

University of Cambridge@cam· 29d

It's Odyssey time... almost! ⚓ Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey arrives in cinemas on 17 July. There’s already been plenty of debate about the casting, modern dialogue and accents. So we asked two leading Odyssey experts what they think. Read more: https://bit.ly/44iAqNr Image 📸 - @metmuseum.org

Ancient artwork from the Odyssey depicts figures gathered, discussing or instructing, against a black background. The text above reads, "Retelling the Odyssey," and below, "Cambridge classicists express their hopes for Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster."

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 11

Did you know @theul.bsky.social's tower is one of the tallest buildings in Cambridge? 📚 Opened in 1934 and standing at 157 feet tall, it remains one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Can you guess which College this view of the tower was captured from? 📸 Lloyd Mann

A person walks through a grassy field surrounded by lush trees, with the Cambridge University Library tower visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 10

Tiny, coin-sized swirls hidden deep beneath the ocean are quietly driving some of the biggest forces shaping our climate - and they're moving far faster than scientists once believed 🌍 This research was led by @cambridge-earthsci.bsky.social Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4f5FABg

The image features a view of Earth from space, highlighting a vast, deep blue ocean with swirling cloud formations. The text above reads: "New Cambridge research: Scientists unravel the fast-moving 'butterfly effect' of the deep ocean."

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 9

Today, we're publishing our latest statistics on the use of animals in research, as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and openness. Find out more about how and why animals are used in research at Cambridge 👇 https://bit.ly/4f1kpQM @animalresearch.bsky.social #AnimalStats

A small laboratory mouse held in a gloved hand. Text above the mouse reads: "Cambridge releases statistics for use of animals in research in 2025".

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University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 8

Congratulations to all the winners of our 2026 Educator of the Year awards! 👋 Celebrated at a special event @stjohnscollege.bsky.social, this year's awardees were recognised for the dedication, encouragement and support they provide to help students thrive. Meet our winners: https://bit.ly/4aHqy3m

A diverse group of people standing together inside a building with arched ceilings and stone columns at St John's College in Cambridge. They are gathered for a photo. A text overlay above them reads: "News: Celebrating the educators who go above and beyond for their students".

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 7

Summer + punting = the perfect Cambridge combination ☀️🛶 Tell us your favourite punting story (bonus points if it involved an unexpected swim 🏊) 📸 Lloyd Mann

A person is punting on the River Cam in Cambridge, steering a long boat with others seated. The river is surrounded by lush greenery and willow trees under a clear blue sky.

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 7

Cambridge researchers have created a device that could replace disposable batteries with a cleaner source of energy 🔋 A team at @cambiochem.bsky.social are using process of photosynthesis in algae to generate continuous electricity, without harming the organism. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oXhs8k

A group of three people stands in a library-like setting with shelves filled with books and binders. They are holding a small container, showcasing a new algae-powered biocell. There is a banner above them reading, "New Cambridge research: New algae-powered biocell technology could replace millions of disposable batteries."

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 6

We're please to announce a $34.5 million donation from philanthropist Lisa Yang for research to improve the health and wellbeing of autistic people and their families. We'll join 8 other centres at @harvard.edu and @mit.edu as part of the Yang Tan Collective. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4aDYoGx

A person and a child are at a table with colorful toys. The text above them reads, "Cambridge receives $34.5 million donation for research to help improve the wellbeing of autistic people and their families."

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 3

Does the Declaration of Independence still matter? From civil rights and literature to democracy today, @camhistory.bsky.social experts on the document that forged a nation as it turns 250 👇 https://bit.ly/4b3jnCA

A document dated July 4, 1776, labelled "CONGRESS" rests on an American flag. The overlay text reads: "Does the Declaration of Independence still matter? Cambridge historians reflect on one of the most influential documents ever written as the United States marks its 250th anniversary".

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 2

Make this summer the start of something new. Explore new opportunities at the University of Cambridge 🧑‍🏫🧑‍💻👩‍💼 Browse through over 170 of our academic, research and professorial vacancies on our jobs page: https://bit.ly/42Lm08d

A person in a lab coat examines a sample under a microscope in a well-equipped laboratory. A notice reads: "Cambridge is hiring. Explore over 170 vacancies across professorial, academic and professional service roles."

University of Cambridge@cam· Jul 1

COVID-19 vaccine boosters may also protect against some future coronaviruses that risk spreading from animals to humans 💉 This research was conducted by Ravi Gupta and @medcambridge.bsky.social with support from the HKJC Global Health Institute 👏 Read more: https://bit.ly/4vz5fsZ

Image showing a variety of red and gray coronavirus particles against a black background, accompanied by text: "New Cambridge research - Covid-19 boosters may also protect against future animal coronaviruses at risk of spreading to humans."

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 30

What if one organism could copy itself and merge with others, weaving vast living networks? Meet the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi 🦠 Cambridge researcher Dr Jennifer McGaley from @camplantsci has filmed these fungi in action for the very first time. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ghAynD

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 29

The Cambridge South station has arrived on time 🚆 Opened to the public last Sunday, the @networkrail station can receive over 1.8 million journeys in a year. This will be invaluable to not only the University of Cambridge but the @CamBioCampus where over 22,000 people work 🧑‍🔬

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 29

Ebola, hantavirus, mpox... it can feel like hardly a week goes by without news of another infectious disease making headlines 🦠 Cambridge researchers are developing ways to identify hotspots and early outbreak warning signs. Their aim? Prevent another pandemic. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vyAtAs

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 26

The Front Court at @kingscollege.bsky.social was founded by King Henry VI and is home to their world-famous Chapel ☀️ Construction of the court began in 1441, and took more than 400 years to reach its final form, which was completed in 1828. What are your favourite memories of King’s College?

A large, historic Gothic-style building with tall, ornate windows and spires, recognised as King's College Chapel, located within King's College in Cambridge, England. In the foreground is a spacious green lawn with a prominent fountain. The sky is partly cloudy.

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 26

Scientists at Cambridge's @loke-ctr.bsky.social have, for the first time, used base editing to study gene function in human embryos. In future, the findings could help to improve IVF success rates and better understand early pregnancy loss. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aQOAZD

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University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 25

Sir George Benjamin 🎓 Internationally-acclaimed composer and conductor whose work has been performed by orchestras around the world, received a Doctorate in Music

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 25

Dame Rachel Whiteread 🎓 Turner Prize-winning artist celebrated for her pioneering sculptures and public artworks, honoured with a Doctorate in Letters

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 25

Sir Richard Eyre 🎓 Award-winning theatre, film, television and opera director and former Artistic Director of the National Theatre, awarded a Doctorate in Letters

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 25

Dr Fabiola Gianotti 🎓 Particle physicist and Director-General of CERN, recognised for her leadership in particle physics and the discovery era of the Higgs boson, received a Doctorate in Science

University of Cambridge@cam· Jun 25

Professor Yuk Ming Dennis Lo 🎓 Clinical medic and molecular biologist whose pioneering research helped develop non-invasive prenatal testing, recognised with a Doctorate in Medical Science