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King's (est. 1441): a dynamic and diverse community committed to intellectual excellence and development of new knowledge, with a world famous Chapel & Choir.

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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
In her latest blog, King’s alumna Manisha Riley (KC 2021) writes about fellow King's alumna, and former Fellow, Professor Allison Morehead (KC 1997), whose exhibition, “Lifeblood: Edvard Munch”, has just closed in Oslo. 🖌️🖼️🎨 Read more 👉https://ow.ly/1k7b50WZg3T. @queensuglobal.bsky.social
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
For her SRP, history student Lyra has designed a pamphlet showing the different species of wildflower in our meadow, as drawn in the mid-20th century by King’s alum Laurence Mansfield Ingle (KC 1909). #SummerResearch #WildflowerMeadow #BotanicalIllustration #StudentResearch #WildflowerConservation
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Congratulations to King's Fellow Professor Surabhi Ranganathan on this incredible achievement 👏
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Check out this fascinating new research from King's PhD student Jacob Forward 👇
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
A new exhibition celebrating Chilean architecture has opened in King's College Chapel. 🏛️🏢 ‘Andean Contours – University Buildings’ by renowned Chilean architect José Cruz Ovalle will run until 28 September. For more information 👉 ow.ly/YMjF50WQgJM
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Architecture exhibition opens in the College Chapel
The exhibition ‘Andean Contours – University Buildings’ by José Cruz Ovalle will run until 28 September, exploring Chilean architecture and reflecting on the connections between architectural design a...
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🌍📸 On World Photo Day, we're taking a look back at some of the wonderful photos of our wildflower meadow harvest, captured by members of the College community and beyond. 📷1-4: Edward Valletta #WorldPhotoDay #WildflowerMeadow #CollegeCommunity #TraditionAndNature
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
King’s is once again taking part in Open Cambridge. This year, the College Library and Archives will host an exhibition to mark 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. 🗓️ - Weds 17 September 🕛 - 10.30am - 4.00pm 🎟️ - Free, no booking required ow.ly/Q9PV50WHtIq @cambridgefestival.bsky.social
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Jane Austen Open Day at King’s College Library
King’s is taking part once more in Open Cambridge, the initiative that offers special access to the extraordinary spaces and places in Cambridge that are normally closed to the general public or charg...
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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
15th August 2020 Waiting for the next Deliveroo at King's College five years ago.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd stepped back in time if you visited King's for our wildflower meadow harvest last week. 🐴 If you were there, please share your pictures with us!👇 ✉️ communications@kings.cam.ac.uk #WildflowerMeadow #SustainableFarming #HorsePower #MeadowHarvest #EcoFriendly
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
We have a number of positions available for Research Fellows to join the thriving academic community at King's. Take a look at our recruitment pages to learn more! 👉https://ow.ly/Fc0m50WBbso #AcademicJobs #ResearchFellow #Research #Academia #JobsInAcademia
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
King's student Seren has spent this summer taking part in our Summer Research Programme, mapping the small press landscape in Cambridge. "As well as engaging with a fascinating topic, I’ve enjoyed this opportunity to explore the academic world from the perspective of a researcher." [cont.]
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
A family outing past Bodley's 🦢 ------ 📷 by Lorraine Headen #WildlifeAtKings #RiverCam #CambridgeWildlife
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Hugh Jones @hbsj.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
22 Here's @kingscollege.bsky.social Cambridge, seen from the river
An old monochrome picture postcard showing medieval and regency college buildings behind lawns
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Congratulations to King's E-Lab Research Associate Chris Micklem, who has been awarded an ARIA research grant for innovative project to address climate instability. 🎉 Read more about Chris's fascinating research 👇 ow.ly/5kvG50WwAKf
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Last week we welcomed hundreds of prospective applicants to King's as part of the @cam.ac.uk Open Days. Thank you to everyone who helped make them a success - especially our fantastic student ambassadors!☀️ Make sure to follow kings_outreach on Instagram for all admissions tips and advice.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Congratulations to this year's five recipients of the Provost's Prize, which recognises those students who make a significant contribution to the College community. Head to 👉 ow.ly/8Gq750Wmaxv to find out more. 📷 (L-R) Spencer, Harry, Jack, Fee and Teddy with the Provost.
From left to right, students Spencer, Harry, Jack, Fee and Teddy stand with the Provost in the Provost's garden.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Our Open Days are in full swing at King’s 💜 Why not pop by and come and say hello to our friendly student ambassadors like Imisi and Tom? Here’s a look at what to expect! #cambridgeuniversity #applyingtocambridge #universityofcambridge #opendays
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Looking back at General Admission 🎓 Whether you graduated last year or in the 1940s, we're always happy to hear from you and to keep you connected to the College and to each other. Head to 👉 ow.ly/kmFv50Wm8ng to learn more. 📷©Martin Bond #CambridgeUniversity
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits as staff, fellows and family came together to celebrate our graduating students 🎓💜📜 Congrats to the newest members of our alumni community. Your journey with King’s doesn’t end here. Head to our website to keep in touch and learn more about your alumni benefits.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Congrats to the 8 recipients of honorary degrees from the University of Cambridge last week 👏 We're thrilled to see Sir Oliver Hart (KC 1969 - pictured with King's Provost Gillian Tett after the ceremony), Nobel Prize-winning economist and King's alumnus, recognised with a Doctorate in Science.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Front Court looking a little bit different this morning... 🎠🎪♟️ 📷Thank you to College staff Joe and Catherine for sharing this sneak peek of the King's Affair preparations. #KingsAffair #MayWeek #MayBall #JuneEvent
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Department of Plant Sciences Cambridge @camplantsci.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
University of Cambridge Library & Archives staff have uncovered a handwritten & illustrated thesis by the famous Bloomsbury artist Roger Fry in the Department of Plant Sciences archives. Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/4d8fktab @kingscollege.bsky.social @theul.bsky.social
Illustrations of bladderworts from Roger Fry’s thesis on 'The hair structures of the bladders of Utricularia vulgaris'. Photo credit: University of Cambridge.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Canons at the ready, it's that time of year again! 💜🚣‍♂️💜 May Bumps kicks off today, with a total of five King's crews (three men's and two women's) competing across the week! Follow all the action on the CUCBC website or by listening live on CamFM. #KCBC #MayBumps #Rowing #CambridgeUniversity
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We're delighted to have reached our £100 million goal! 💜The King's Campaign was launched in 2018 with the aim of allowing the College to attract and enable the best students regardless of background, deliver world-class teaching and research, and preserve our historic buildings. 👉bit.ly/43H1vJi
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 To celebrate our librarians have put together another fantastic display of titles, including recently acquired books from Audre Lorde, Darryl Bullock and Lucy Cooke. Happy reading! 🌈📚 #PrideMonth #Pride
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Singing on the River is back for 2025! 🌞 🎵 Pack your picnics and join us on 29 June for our annual summer celebration on the banks of the River Cam. Grab your tickets now 👉 ow.ly/v7VJ50W3hhc. #SingingOnTheRiver #SOTR #CambridgeUniversity #RiverCam #TheKingsMen 📷©Martin Bond, 2024.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
A new exhibition curated by King's Research Fellow Dr Georgia Nasseh opens in London today. 'Glimpses of the Now' features works by seven artists from Africa and Latin America, and runs from 28–31 May at Four Corners Gallery. 🎟️Head to ow.ly/AX5h50VZfsZ to secure your free tickets.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
We're delighted to be joined by guest speaker Sandi Toksvig OBE for our annual Alan Turing Lecture, Thursday 8 May at 5.00pm. All are welcome to join this online event. 👉 Register at:https://ow.ly/5cEt50VOjMp #SandiToksvig #AI #AlanTuring #Sociology @girtoncollege.bsky.social
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Interested in studying maths at King's? Join us for the Faculty of Mathematics Open Day on Saturday 10 May! Hear from current students and academics and gain valuable guidance on preparing a competitive application. 👉Register: ow.ly/K5qL50VNunI and select 'King's as your preferred college.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Easter Term has arrived and the College gardens are out in full bloom to welcome back our students. 🌷🌻💮 How many different types of flower can you spot? #EasterTerm #CollegeGardens #SpringBlooms #SpringInBloom #CambridgeUniversity
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Congrats to the Light Blues on another clean sweep in this weekend's Boat Races. We're especially proud of CUBC President and King's alum Luca Ferraro (fourth from left), on his third victory in a row!🏆 📸Row 360 and Nordin Catic #TheBoatRace #WhichBlueAreYou #OxfordCambridgeBoatRace #LightBlue
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
A rare archive of Alan Turing's unpublished papers has found a permanent home at King's. The archive was saved thanks to support from XTX Markets, @thefnl.bsky.social , the National Heritage Fund and King's College. Learn more 👉https://ow.ly/iUhF50Vws0Y #UniversityOfCambridge #AlanTuring
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Wishing the best of luck to King's alum Luca Ferraro (KC 2021) who will be leading the Light Blues in this Sunday's Boat Race. Luca graduated from King's last summer and is currently studying for an MPhil at @peterhousecam.bsky.social alongside his role as President of CUBC. 📷1+3: Nordin Catic
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
How it started➡️ how its going. 🎓 Congratulations to everyone who graduated last Saturday, including the 86 members of the Class of 2018 (who had their second and third years disrupted by Covid) who collected their 'Cambridge MAs'. Keep in touch 👉https://ow.ly/uBo950Vs8ni
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Spring has well and truly arrived at King's. ☀️🌻🌷 The gardens are blooming back into life, and we've even spotted some 'wild' friends enjoying the warmer weather. 🦊 Can you spot our resident heron? #KingsGarden #SpringInBloom #WildlifePhotography
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
This week we celebrated the launch of the IntoUniversity Middlesbrough centre. We've been committed to outreach in the North East for more than 20 years. We look forward to working with the team to support the amazing young people of Middlesbrough. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/uXQV50Vp2CL 📷Dave Charnley
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King's partners with IntoUniversity to open new education centre in Middlesbrough
Young people facing disadvantage from Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas will have a significantly enhanced opportunity to attend higher education, thanks to a new children’s education centre in ...
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
ICYMI we celebrated #WorldPoetryDay last week with this beautiful reading of Xu Zhimo's (KC 1921) classic poem 'By Chance', recited in the Xu Zhimo Memorial Garden by King's student Ningfei 💜 The translation used here is from 'Xu Zhimo in Cambridge. Life and Poetry.' by Stuart Lyons (KC 1962).
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Research by King's PhD student Ash Simkins has shown conservation efforts are bringing species back from the brink. 🐂🦅🐋 Ash says, “It’s so hard for a species to improve its conservation status, but with the right effort, we can turn things around.” Read more 👉https://ow.ly/v99c50VjMlS
Image of a group of bison in the snow, taken by Rafal Kowalczyk.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A performance of Shakespeare's Macbeth opened in King's College Chapel last night to rave reviews. 💀🗡️🩸 The adaptation is directed by King's students Eva and Charlie. 📆Macbeth in the Chapel runs until 15 March. To grab your tickets, head to 👉https://ow.ly/VJrl50Vi2iA 📷 Paul Ashley.
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Gates Cambridge @gatescambridge.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Best-selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs' new book Erased, dubbed 'a primer for understanding the way and why of patriarchy that couldn’t be more on time' by Alicia Garzia, will be published in May www.gatescambridge.org/about/news/n... @camsociology.bsky.social @kingscollege.bsky.social #race #gender
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New book for Anna Malaika Tubbs - Gates Cambridge
Best-selling author Anna Malaika Tubbs' new book Erased will be published in May.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A report co-authored by King's Fellow, and Director of the King's Entrepreneurship Lab Dr Kamiar Mohaddes has made a new compelling case for climate investment. www.kings.cam.ac.uk/news/2025/co...
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The compelling economic case for climate investment
Allowing global warming to reach 3°C by 2100 could reduce cumulative economic output by 15% to 34%. Alternatively, investing 1% to 2% in mitigation and adaptation would limit warming to 2°C, reducing ...
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Meet Kenzie, King's second year and student musician! 🥁 This Sunday, Kenzie will be competing in the final of @uniofcam.bsky.social's Take It To The Bridge competition with artist Iona Luke. Find out more and grab your 🎟️ here: www.cmp.cam.ac.uk/events/event... #BattleOfTheBands #TakeItToTheBridge
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We're currently recruiting for a number of roles at King's. Come and join us! 👉https://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/about/work-at-kings
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Cambridge University Library @theul.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Fascinated by health and wellbeing? So were our medieval ancestors. Our new exhibition, Curious Cures, takes us back hundreds of years to a world of ritual healing and herbal recipes, stargazing, and surgery. 🔗Book your FREE ticket loom.ly/kVqsPRY #CuriousCures
Social media graphic with information for the forthcoming Curious Cures exhibition at Cambridge University Library. We see the event logo and a medieval image of a ill man being examined by a doctor.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
A round-up of LGBT+ History Month at King's: 🏳️‍🌈An exhibition of books from the Library’s special collections on the theme of ‘Activism and Social Change’ the official theme of this year’s LGBT+ History Month. 🏳️‍🌈 LGBT+ Formal, with speaker Steven Friel, Chair of the Cambridge LGBT+ Alum Association.
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Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations @yourscambridge.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
🏳️‍🌈 Discover the hidden queer histories of the Gibbs Building @kingscollege.bsky.social. For 300 years, it has been home to many of history’s most influential characters. A new book by alumnus Simon Goldhill delves into their lives. Read their stories: bit.ly/3EJiH8b
A large rainbow flag flies above Cambridge University's classical building at King's College, featuring a central fountain and a neatly manicured lawn.
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Happy Valentine's Day 💖 💜Giorgia (KC 2008) met her partner Simon during May Bumps. Below is a picture taken to mark their engagement in 2023. 💜Provost Dr Gillian Tett chose our Chapel to hold her marriage ceremony last July. Do you have a King's love story? Email us at communications@kings.cam.ac.uk
Giorgia and Simon under the Gibb's arch, © James DavidsonProvost Dr Gillian Tett's wedding in King's Chapel. ©Lina and Tom Photography
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King's College Cambridge @kingscollege.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🥼🧬 Today we celebrate the women at the forefront of scientific research. Did you know that Prof. Anne Davies OBE, King's Life Fellow, was the first woman to be appointed Professor in the Faculty of Mathematics at @cambridgeuni.bsky.social?
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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
7th February 2020 The 2020 Snow Moon limbers up over King’s College. From my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space' available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
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