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"Three cheers for the Master and Chancellor!" Cambridge University's new Chancellor, Lord Smith, received a round of applause and warm congratulations at graduations at Senate House today. Find out more about Lord Smith and the role of Chancellor 👇 cam.ac.uk/news/new-chanc…
Our new Chancellor, Lord Smith, spoke to @BBCr4today to share his thoughts on academic freedom and freedom of speech at universities. Find out more about Lord Smith and the role of Chancellor at Cambridge 👉 cam.ac.uk/news/new-chanc…
The newly appointed Chancellor of Cambridge University says he wants to 'protect and defend' academic freedom and freedom of speech. Lord Smith tells #R4Today that if students disagree with someone, they should 'go along and listen' and start a discussion.
Lord Chris Smith has been elected as the new Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. Lord Smith said “To be elected as Chancellor of the University I love is a huge honour. I’m thrilled." Read more about Lord Smith and the Chancellor election 👉 cam.ac.uk/news/new-chanc…
Lord Chris Smith has been elected as the new Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. Lord Smith said “To be elected as Chancellor of the University I love is a huge honour. I’m thrilled." Read more about Lord Smith and the Chancellor election 👇
The food we eat comes with a much greater environmental cost than we thought. In the world’s biggest bird survey conducted across Colombia, scientists @camplantsci found rainforest clearance causes around 60% more biodiversity loss than previously estimated. Here's why this…

What was it like to be a teenage boy in Soviet Russia? A remarkable trove of 25 never-before-studied diaries reveal tales of love, lust, boredom, famine, exile, conscription and much more. Discover the fascinating findings of Slavonic Studies expert @ezadirko, @TrinCollCam at…

We're very proud of what we've achieved through our partnership with @AstraZeneca. We've made progress for patients, we've trained brilliant young scientists and we've helped to build a world-leading life sciences cluster. Here's to the next 10 years 🤝…
It's not just tourists and summer school visitors who visit Cambridge when the sun comes out. Meet this family of house martins, nesting at @stjohnscam. Have you spotted them in Cambridge? 🎥 Sawyer Mann
Congratulations to the twelve Cambridge academics who have been made Fellows of @BritishAcademy_ , in recognition for their work in the humanities and social sciences 👏
There's just 24 hours left to vote online in the University of Cambridge's Chancellor Election 🗳️ Look out for the reminder email from Civica Election Services and vote before 5pm on Friday 18 July📩 Find out if you're eligible to vote 👉 bit.ly/3Ix47CG




How can AI fast-track the search for better Alzheimer’s treatments? Zoe Kourtzi @CambPsych has used a purpose-built AI model to reassess the results of a completed clinical trial for an Alzheimer's disease drug – and identified a group of patients who responded to treatment.…

After 130 years, Cambridge scholars have solved the most Chaucerian mystery – the frequently referenced Song of Wade was actually not a monster-filled epic but a chivalric romance. Drs James Wade and Seb Falk @GirtonCollege explain why and how this changes everything:…

Interested in hearing where a Cambridge degree can take you? Find out what some of our latest graduates are up to next 🎓 Just graduated? Stay connected with Cambridge: alumni.cam.ac.uk/graduation-yea…