The microbiologist who cultured a strange and beautiful career
27 Feb 2020Dr Miriam Lynn heads up Cambridge University’s Equality and Diversity team. She describes what led her from a love for microbes to discovering she...
Cambridge researchers advise county council on net zero policy actions
19 Feb 2020A team of early-career researchers from the University of Cambridge are working with the county council to identify the best ways for Cambridgeshire...
Women in STEM: Dr Natasha Morrison
13 Feb 2020Dr Natasha Morrison is a Research Fellow in mathematics at Sidney Sussex College and a member of the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical...
Women in STEM: Dr Francesca Chadha-Day
06 Feb 2020Dr Francesca Chadha-Day is a theoretical physicist, a research fellow at Peterhouse, and a science comedian. Here, she tells us about her lifelong...
The museum technician who found her place among ancient faces
22 Jan 2020When Charis Millett realised that being a museum technician was the job for her, she worked day and night to make it happen. She speaks about her...
The cellist whose Christmas starts in summer
18 Dec 2019When he’s not running college choirs and keeping the piano tuned as Director of Music for Magdalene and Director of St John’s Voices, Graham Walker...
The Fetcher who became keeper to millions of books
22 Nov 2019Robin James has worked at Cambridge University Library for 26 years. Today, he leads the team responsible for the Library’s ‘Cathedral of Books’ – a...
Out at Cambridge
29 Oct 2019New report on LGBTQ+ experiences at the University is now published. While many feel Cambridge offers a “safe and empowering” community, the report...
The student working to make education accessible to everyone
08 Oct 2019Final-year chemist Shadab Ahmed reflects on his sabbatical year as CUSU Access and Funding Officer, the importance of role models, and how increasing...
The collector of future memories
24 Jun 2019College Recorder Alice Oates is passionate about Pembroke, its community and capturing the latest instalment in the College’s 670-year history.
The woman who brought Space Invaders to the UK and is championing women’s sport
08 Mar 2019She was the first woman in the UK to hold a gaming licence, secured a £27.5 million grant to move Birmingham Children’s Hospital across the city and...
University pledges support to students estranged from their families
14 Dec 2018The University of Cambridge has made an enhanced commitment to supporting students without relationships with their family.