Tyra Amofah-Akardom, Rumbidzai Dube and Surer Mohamed reflect on the Black Cantabs Research Society – a counter-history project, designed to uncover and preserve the legacies of Black Cambridge alumni – and discuss what it means to be a Black student at Cambridge.
The finding in the village of Fenstanton is the only known example of a Roman crucifixion anywhere in the British Isles, and perhaps the best preserved in the world.
Bruno Cotta introduces 'Enterprising Minds', a new profile series about Cambridge innovators and entrepreneurs - and what makes them tick.
Against a global backdrop of rising energy demands and finite resources, Rihab Khalid set out to understand how buildings can become more energy efficient. As a result, she now advocates for building and energy policies that consider cultural differences and address the needs of women.
As a major Fitzwilliam Museum exhibition explores human touch through 4,000 years of art, Cambridge researchers explain why this sense is so important in their own work.
Gates Cambridge Scholar Rumbidzai Dube has long held a passion for international relations and humanitarian issues. After working for ten years as a human rights lawyer, she has returned to academic study, convinced that we need to understand more about the context of the challenges Africa in particular faces.
The achievements and contributions of individuals from the University of Cambridge and its Colleges have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Members of collegiate Cambridge recognised for outstanding contributions to society in science, education, engineering and art
Read more about the female scientists at Cambridge taking their fields by storm - and using International Women's Day to encourage others to do the same.
We highlight some of the students who are celebrating today and looking forward to coming to Cambridge.
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