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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 41m

How long does a butterfly live? 🦋 A few weeks for most, but pollen-eating Heliconius can live up to a year – and have much bigger brains. @ebablab.bsky.social from @camzoology.bsky.social is exploring how brains and behaviour can drive the evolution of new species 👉 bit.ly/4jFJJzG

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 7h

Happy matriculation to all our new students! 🎓 Say hello to our matriculants at @stedmundscam.bsky.social, who had the chance to wear their formal gowns for the very first time last Friday 🩵 Welcome to Cambridge! 👋 📸 Nick Saffell

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 02/10/2026

New to cycling in Cambridge? Here are a few tips to help you get around safely and enjoy the ride. 1. Lock it up 🔒 2. Lights on after dark 💡 3. Red means stop 🚦 4. Take care at junctions 👀 5. Consider wearing a helmet 🪖 6. Ring your bell 🔔 7. Leave the bike if you've had a few 🍻

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 02/10/2026

In the early Middle Ages, the Anglo-Saxons developed a “Little England” in Rome. New research from @rorynaismith.bsky.social @francescatinti.bsky.social @department-asnc.bsky.social suggests that early English expats avoided ‘travel money’ hassle thanks to the Pope. More: bit.ly/4hrFfKc

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 01/10/2026

Hannah Fry is competing in The Celebrity Traitors! 🕵️‍♀️ PhD student Ellie @sidneysussex.bsky.social explains how maths could help Hannah on the show 🧮 Catch it tonight at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Hannah is Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics and a Fellow at @queens.cam.ac.uk.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 29/09/2026

Matriculations are underway across Cambridge! 🎓 Postgraduate students at @CaiusCollege are among the first to don their gowns and be formally admitted to membership of the University. We couldn’t be more excited to see the University and the city come alive with our amazing students once again.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 25/09/2026

Cambridge University announces a new Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute focused on understanding and improving brain health across our lifespan, from early childhood through to old age. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4hpgZsl @mrccbu.bsky.social

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 25/09/2026

Looking for a new role? Explore new opportunities at the University of Cambridge 🧑‍🏫🧑‍💻👩‍💼 Browse through over 100 of our academic, research and professorial vacancies on our jobs page: bit.ly/42Lm08d

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 24/09/2026

A new way to track nature restoration is revealing millions of young trees naturally taking root in the Scottish Highlands 🌲 Using aerial laser scans, @clr-cambridge.bsky.social researchers have created detailed 3D maps showing the scale of forest regeneration. Learn more 👇 bit.ly/4iKMzDg

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 22/09/2026

Cambridge scientists have shown that girls and boys show differences in what they pay attention to, even at birth 👶 Find out more 👇 bit.ly/4rpXft5

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 18/09/2026

We’re proud to have ranked top for 16 subject areas in @thetimes.com and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 – more than any other UK university 🎉 See all of our top-ranked subjects below 👇

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 17/09/2026

Summer's fading, autumn's arriving 🍂 Where’s your favourite place in Cambridge to enjoy the new season? 🍁☕

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 17/09/2026

Nearly 500 years ago, Henry VIII’s dissolution enforcer saved a dangerous Catholic manuscript from likely destruction. Now its lost pages have been rediscovered! 📜 New Cambridge research exposes the split loyalties of one of Tudor England’s great survivors. Find out more: bit.ly/4y1neJW

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 16/09/2026

Has your partner ever woken you up at night with their coughing? Has your coughing ever woken them up? New research suggests it could be due to air pollution levels in your area, even if those levels are low. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/4deuKc0

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 15/09/2026

Do you enjoy reading? 📚 Whether you like a Jane Austen classic or #Heartstopper, reading is good for your mental health and wellbeing – and could help protect you from dementia. Find out why 👇 bit.ly/4dzncAE #NationalYearOfReading2026

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 14/09/2026

If you could speak to your younger self, what would you say? Our honorary degree graduates reflect on the advice they’d give, looking back at where they started. A special thanks to: Sir Richard Eyre The Rt Hon. Baroness Carr Professor Yuk-Ming Dennis Lo Sir George Benjamin Professor Philippe Sands

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 13/09/2026

A few precious drops of rain bring relief to scorching Cambridge – puddles have never looked so good 💧☀️ 📸 Lloyd Mann #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 12/09/2026

Cambridge has risen to 2nd place in @theguardian.com University Guide 2027 🎉 We’re proud to rank in the top 3 nationally in 22 subject areas.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 10/09/2026

One of the oldest known 3D animal fossils has been discovered in a Norwegian sheep field 🐑 Cambridge researchers led the team that discovered Charnia, a 560-million-year-old ‘goo-filled bag’ whose 3D fossil preservation is extremely rare. Read more: bit.ly/46eKIz6

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 07/09/2026

The rain has finally landed, but how has the drought affected Cambridge? ☔️☀️

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

Following the death of Professor Jason Arday, Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice reflects on the profound sadness felt across the University. Today, University Council launched an independent review into the University's decision-making, focused on shortcomings and areas for improvement.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 21/08/2026

A University statement one week after the tragic passing of Jason Arday.

Today marks a week since the tragic passing of our former colleague Jason Arday. Last Friday, we heard the terrible news
of his death and this past week has been a time of profound grief and deep reflection in our community. We understand
the pain, sadness and anger that many of our colleagues, staff and students are feeling. We have been reaching out to meet as many of you as possible, to hear from you, and will continue
to do so.

At the heart of these terrible events are people who are hurt and grieving. We are appalled that many of our Black students and staff, as well as members of our Faculty of Education, continue to receive racist, hateful and abusive messages in online forums and on social media, and condemn all forms of abuse.

We have been coordinating with external providers to enhance our provision of culturally and racially-sensitive support for staff and students, and this information is being shared with those directly impacted.

The University is committed to learning lessons from this tragedy, and is taking steps to establish an independent process that will enable thoughtful and thorough reflection as an institution. In the meantime, we are focused on supporting members of our community and ensuring that our staff and students have the care and support they need.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 14/08/2026

What happened in the cosmic dark ages, before the universe’s first stars appeared? A tiny UK-developed satellite called CosmoCube, will use the dark side of the moon to block out all the noise from Earth and listen for a faint whisper from the early universe. Read more: bit.ly/4bNaWfe

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 06/08/2026

Cambridge is to lead the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Mitochondrial Genome Therapeutics thanks to a £50m investment. The Centre will enable new treatments into devastating mitochondrial DNA diseases. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hPbG79

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 04/08/2026

NICE criteria for referrals for breast cancer risk assessment miss up to 95% of women under 50 who develop the disease within 10 years. Cambridge’s BOADICEA tool was able to identify 8 times as many. Read: bit.ly/4pVGHIM @breastcancernow.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @dphpc.bsky.social

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 03/08/2026

Mowing a meadow, Cambridge style 🐎💐🌼 Watch fan favourites, Cosmo and Bryn from Waldburg Shires, pull a traditional hay wain across the beautiful wildflower meadow at King's College. Catch Cosmo and Bryn Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 1pm. Head to @kingscollege.bsky.social for more info.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 03/08/2026

Please keep off the grass... unless you're mowing the meadow 🐎 🌱 🌸 This morning, shire horses Cosmo and Bryn from Waldburg Shires were back to mow the iconic @kingscollege.bsky.social wildflower meadow.

Cosmo and Bryn the shire horses mow the wildflower meadow with King's College Chapel standing proudly behind them.

Cosmo and Bryn the shire horses mow the wildflower meadow with a sign that reads 'please keep off the grass'

Cosmo and Bryn the shire horses mow the wildflower meadow

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 02/08/2026

You've heard of Clare College... but who was Clare? @clarehallcambridge.bsky.social is named after Lady Elizabeth de Clare, a powerful English noblewoman. In 1336, King Edward III granted licence ‘to his cousin Elizabeth’ to establish a ‘collegium’.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 31/07/2026

Are truly fair elections possible? 🗳️ Cambridge researchers say they're mathematically impossible – unless you've got an indefinitely expanding parliament. Read about the study behind it 👉 bit.ly/4g2Qr0n

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 30/07/2026

The best place to cool off in Cambridge? It has to be the River Cam ☀️ 📸 Lloyd Mann #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #RiverCam #Punting

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 29/07/2026

Don't let July pass you by, take your next career step today. Explore new opportunities at the University of Cambridge 🧑‍🏫🧑‍💻👩‍💼 Explore more than 170 of our academic, research and professorial vacancies on our jobs page 👇 bit.ly/42Lm08d

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 28/07/2026

How do infants know what to pay attention to when they're learning language? 👶 Scientists @camneuro.bsky.social and NTU Singapore found that eye contact helps them decide what's important and acts as a switch to synchronise their brainwaves with those of the speaker 👇 bit.ly/4fEjN43

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 27/07/2026

What's a maths student's favourite number? 🤔🔢 We asked some of our students to tell us their favourite number, and why. The answers were as surprising (and calculated) as you'd expect 😉 Now it's your turn! What's your favourite number? ➖➕

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 27/07/2026

Why do some smokers develop lung cancer, while others are protected? @cruk-ci.bsky.social scientists have found direct evidence of the way our inherited genes interact with environmental DNA damage to increase our risk of cancer. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4x1pkso

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 25/07/2026

Congratulations and a round of applause for this week’s graduates 🎓🎉👏 We wish you all the best for the future and we’re very proud of everything you’ve achieved 🥳 📸 Nick Saffell

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 24/07/2026

What was Alan Turing really like? The ‘father of modern computing’ has an isolated mathematician image. But a racy short story he wrote, newly studied, reveals a 'cheeky' man who loved sex and literature. Read more: bit.ly/4fQ3ZfD 📸 National Portrait Gallery & @kingscollege.bsky.social

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 21/07/2026

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: bit.ly/4weOeVh

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 21/07/2026

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 👉 bit.ly/3T1Fd3t

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 20/07/2026

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: bit.ly/4yrt8EZ

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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.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 20/07/2026

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.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 20/07/2026

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: bit.ly/4vH48Xz

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 17/07/2026

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.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 16/07/2026

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 👉 bit.ly/4vrVyMl

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 15/07/2026

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 👉 bit.ly/4wLi3gg

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 14/07/2026

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: bit.ly/450YsN1 📸 NASA

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 13/07/2026

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: bit.ly/44iAqNr Image 📸 - @metmuseum.org

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 11/07/2026

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

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 10/07/2026

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 👉 bit.ly/4f5FABg

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 09/07/2026

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 👇 bit.ly/4f1kpQM @animalresearch.bsky.social #AnimalStats

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