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Dr Chris Macdonald @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

My work has been featured by BBC Science Focus again. This time they took a look at my new system for measuring the holistic impact of food. When applying the new system to popular #protein choices, there were some clear winners... www.sciencefocus.com/news/best-so... #sustainability #health

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These are the best (and worst) ways to get your protein, says Cambridge scientist | BBC Science Focus Magazine

When evaluating 20 major protein sources for healthiness, sustainability and value for money, there was one clear winner

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🎙️🔊 Our latest episode of the Lucy Cavendish Podcast Series is out! Tune in to our podcast episode with Lucy Bye-Fellow, Dr Rachana Acharya: soundcloud.com/user-7069262...

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Dr Chris Macdonald @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New speech anxiety treatment: doi.org/10.3389/frvi... New exercise and protein guidelines: doi.org/10.3389/fnut... New vision of medicine: doi.org/10.3389/fmed... New nudge for sustainability: doi.org/10.3389/fsuf... New system for measuring the impact of food: doi.org/10.3389/fsuf... #science

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Lucy PhD student @eng.cam.ac.uk, Parfait Onema Lutundula was awarded this prize for one outstanding African scholar in Cambridge by University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Deborah Prentice, at the Cambridge-Africa Day. @cambridgeafrica.bsky.social Read more at www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-ph...

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Lucy PhD student wins the 2026 Dr Amit Bhasin Prize

Engineering PhD student, Parfait Onema Lutundula was awarded this prize for one outstanding African scholar in Cambridge.

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Department of Land Economy @landeconomy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🏆👏The Department is delighted to announce Niklavs Tamanis as the recipient of a studentship for his MPhil in Environmental Policy studies at @lucycavcoll.bsky.social in the 26/27 academic year. 🔗Read more on our website here: www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/news/niklavs...

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Niklavs Tamanis to receive MPhil Studentship for the 26/27 academic year

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🥂🎓 Congratulations to everyone who graduated on Saturday! We are so happy for you and look forward to hearing all about your next steps. Thank you so much to all the graduates and supporters who joined us for this very special occasion. 🦌 "Once a Lucian, always a Lucian!" 🦌

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🎧 Listen to Anna Holdhàz, winner of the 2026 Fiction Prize, on the #OffTheShelfPodcast ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/1tIH... Stay tuned for more episodes featuring the 2026 Fiction Prize shortlist!

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182. Anna Holdház, Winner of the Lucy Cavendish Prize 2026

Off the Shelf · Episode

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Such an inspiring UNFCCC SB64 Official Side event this morning with Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social @demedglobal.bsky.social @cisdl.bsky.social @lauterpachtcentre.bsky.social @lucycavcoll.bsky.social www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/events/few-g...

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Dr Chris Macdonald @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

My latest article is picking up some media attention... www.earth.com/news/exercis... medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06... studyfinds.com/protein-not-... www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/di... Research paper: www.frontiersin.org/journals/nut... @lucycavcoll.bsky.social #protein #exercise

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Exercise guidelines may be too low for healthy aging

A new paper argues that exercise and protein guidelines should focus on thriving, not merely avoiding disease and weakness.

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

✍️📚 Throwback to a special evening at the 2026 Prize ceremony on 21 May, celebrating our winner and authors past and present. Huge thanks to Chair Vogue Williams, this year’s judges, and sponsor, WME. The Prize returns for 2027 - submissions open 19 October 2026!

President Girish, Vogue Williams & Grace Russell

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode! We spoke with Dr Maria Zacharopoulou, Research Fellow at Lucy and @phar.cam.ac.uk about her journey from studying Natural Sciences in Athens to researching Parkinson's disease, cancer, and neurodegeneration. 🔊 Tune in: on.soundcloud.com/nely66YMVsYs...

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Can AI fairly mark university essays? 🎓🤖📚 Not yet, according to research led by College Director of Studies in Psychology, Dr Deborah Talmi. Also featured in The Times. Read it below ⬇️ bit.ly/49fqN4U

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AI not yet good enough to mark university essays, rewarding ‘style over substance’

Top AI systems show bias towards rewarding overly complex prose styles and only match human examiners for grade bands around half the time, research finds.

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TheBookTrail @thebooktrail.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This Thursday sees the announcement of the Lucy Cavendish Prize winner "The Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize is renowned for championing and launching the careers of exceptional women writers" www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/fictionprize @fionabrownlee.bsky.social @lucycavcoll.bsky.social

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 15/05/2026

Fear public speaking? @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social has a solution 💡 His free training platform uses VR, AI and neuroscience to help people overcome speaking anxiety – and is now being used in over 100 countries. Learn more about his drive to make the world a better place 👇 bit.ly/4nuSWL1

Cambridge scientist Dr Chris Macdonald stands confidently with arms crossed. A quote appears above: "I didn't want to just talk about problems. I wanted to build solutions." Text on the image mentions Dr Macdonald's use of VR, AI, and neuroscience to help overcome speaking anxiety. The background shows blurred code.

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🎓🦌 Congratulations to those who graduated on Saturday! We are so proud and had a lovely time celebrating with you and your supporters. Welcome to our alumni community! We look forward to hearing about your projects, ideas, and adventures!

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Lucy graduate, Sampurna and her mother smile with the Music Pavilion in the background.

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

💻💡 Thanks to the generosity of the Roysia Foundation, we are pleased to be able to creating opportunities for Lucy students to develop their AI skills and integrate AI into their work through the Roysia AI Discovery Fund. www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/launchi...

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Launching the Roysia AI Discovery Fund

A renewed partnership with the Roysia Foundation is opening new pathways for students to explore, learn, and apply artificial intelligence in their academic work.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 01/04/2026

It’s just three days to go until the annual Cambridge vs Oxford Boat Race! 🚣🏻🚣‍♀️ Catch the Lightweights and Veterans on Friday 💪 Then it’s time for the Blue Boats and Reserves on Saturday 🩵 Tap the link below to find out how to watch 📺 www.theboatrace.org/broadcast-cover… 📸 Nordin Catic

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A group of nine individuals wearing matching light blue Cambridge boat team uniforms pose in front of a historic, ornate wooden door set in a stone building. They are positioned in two rows, with some kneeling and others standing. They are all wearing black shorts and boots. The setting appears to be a formal or historic environment.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 04/03/2026

Cambridge, but make it spring 🌱🌸 #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #Spring

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Fantastic opening for the @demedglobal.bsky.social briefing on the Sustainable Development and the Wealth Economy with so many participants and our brilliant team @lucycavcoll.bsky.social and @hugheshall.bsky.social led by Prof @mccordonier.bsky.social

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Dr Chris Macdonald @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

My TED Talk is now live... www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZVU... In the talk, I explain how and why I built the most effective treatment for speech anxiety—and how and why I am making it freely available. Please share - this free treatment is life-changing for anyone who experiences speech anxiety.

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We warmly congratulate Brian Mhando on his selection as a @gatescambridge.bsky.social US Scholar-Elect and look forward to welcoming him to the College community in October. www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-ca...

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Lucy Cavendish College to welcome new Gates Cambridge US Scholar

Brian Mhando will the College in October as part of the Gates Cambridge Class of 2026

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

With thanks to The Risman Foundation, this exciting Programme offers funding to support ambitious, bold and well-designed projects that Lucy students feel passionately about, undertaken over the summer in the UK or overseas. www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/risman-...

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The Risman Challenge and Discovery Programme

This exciting programme will support Lucy students to pursue bold volunteering projects, internships, and other meaningful stretch experiences during the summer.

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We are happy to reveal that the College secured a historic trilogy of accolades recognising innovation in education: www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/landmar... Read @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social research paper at www.frontiersin.org/journals/vir...

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A Landmark Trilogy: Lucy Cavendish College wins the top three innovation awards

The College wins the Global EdTech Award, the Digital Education Award, and the Times Higher Education Award.

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 03/12/2025

Congratulations to everyone who graduated last weekend – rounding off our final graduations of 2025! 🎓 See some of our favourite moments from @stcatharines.bsky.social, @lucycavcoll.bsky.social, @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social and Wolfson College

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A group of graduates in academic regalia smiling under umbrellas at Jesus College in Cambridge, with a historic building and a flag in the background.

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Emily Midorikawa @emilymidorikawa.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Always happy to share news about the fantastic Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize! Deadline: 7 Jan, 2026. @lucycavcoll.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/lcfictio...

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LUCY CAVENDISH FICTION PRIZE 2026

Now open for entries!

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🔍 Are you a Cambridge postdoctoral researcher looking for a College affiliation? We are inviting applications for Postdoc Research Associates to join our diverse, impact-driven community of researchers shaping solutions for the future. Find out how to apply at www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/opening...

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Opening for Lucy Cavendish College Postdoctoral Research Associates

Join our growing community of researchers shaping solutions for the future.

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Last night, Fellows gathered for the official induction of the 10th President of Lucy Cavendish College, Girish Menon. It is a real pleasure to welcome him to the Lucy community. We look forward to the leadership and insight he will bring in the years ahead. www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/our-president

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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Delighted to join the new season of @demedglobal.bsky.social courses today starting with our video featuring many global SDG leaders such as Prof James Bacchus @mccordonier.bsky.social @tejasrao.bsky.social @antoinettenestor.bsky.social @lucycavcoll.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The Story of Tudor Art by Dr @cjfaraday.bsky.social - College Director of Studies in History of Art - is out 25 Sept with Head of Zeus. This is the first book to explore Tudor England through its art and objects, revealing every facet of the dynasty ⬇️ www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/history...

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A History of Tudor England through its art and objects

A new book by Christina J. Faraday, College's Director of Studies in History of Art, will be published on 25th September.

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Dr Chris Macdonald @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

📢 Exciting job opportunity! I’m looking for an exceptional Project Coordinator to expand the rollout of a ground-breaking edtech/medtech platform developed at my lab at the University of Cambridge. Find out more and apply: lucy.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/pr...

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Congratulations to Dr Chris Macdonald, College Fellow, finalist for ‘Education Innovator of the Year’ at the 2025 Innovation Awards 🎉 Chris was recognised for pioneering free VR tech to tackle speech anxiety. Read more below ⬇️ www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-chri...

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Dr Chris Macdonald named finalist for Education Innovator of the Year

Lucy Cavendish Fellow recognised for groundbreaking work in virtual reality learning.

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Faculty of Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

📢 In July Nabil Khabirpour (@lucycavcoll.bsky.social) met with @10dowingstreet.bsky.social PM Sir Keir Starmer to discuss access to justice and share insights from The Law Corner. The meeting preceded the Civil Society Summit. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/40Wndsj

Nabil Khabirpour meets with Prime Minister to discuss access to justice

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

📢 Exciting news! Lucy Cavendish College is partnering The Aziz Foundation to offer Master’s scholarships for talented British Muslim students dedicated to community leadership & positive social change. More info ⬇️ lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-ca...

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Lucy Cavendish College partners with the Aziz Foundation to offer Master’s Scholarships

These scholarships will support talented British Muslim students who are dedicated to community leadership and creating positive social change.

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Faculty of Law @cambridgelaw.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

📖OUP ( @oxfordunipress.bsky.social) has published 'Copyright as Personal Property' by Dr Poorna Mysoor (@lucycavcoll.bsky.social) offering a more sophisticated classification of property rights than that based simply on tangibility: 📷https://bit.ly/4omFVmU #Copyright #IP #IntellectualProperty

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Dr Chris Macdonald @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We did it again 🥳 🥳 🥳 We won the Cambridge University Excellence Award (for the third year running!). For this year’s entry, I used emerging tech to better translate and visualise emissions data.

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Nigel Taylor @ngltaylor.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Happy 60th Birthday @lucycavcoll.bsky.social 🎊 Looking great in the sunshine!

60th birthday garden party at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge. A group of people on a lawn, with a gazebo, and buildings in the background.

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Gates Cambridge @gatescambridge.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Sandile Mtetwa on why it's important to address problems in an inclusive way that creates a sense of ownership & provides sustainable solutions in the latest episode of So, now what? - www.gatescambridge.org/about/news/h... #podcast #gatescambridge25 @lucycavcoll.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social

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Dr Chris Macdonald @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

🎉 Exciting research update: My latest paper is now in the top 5% of all 48 million research outputs scored by Altmetric. The paper reveals an innovative and free VR treatment for speech anxiety. Read the paper for free here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/vir... #psychologyresearch #psychology

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Frontiers | Improving virtual reality exposure therapy with open access and overexposure: a single 30-minute session of overexposure therapy reduces public speaking anxiety

Public speaking anxiety is a prevalent issue with significant negative impacts. While virtual reality exposure therapy is an effective treatment, it currentl...

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Dr Chris Macdonald @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Please share far and wide - the free treatment is life-changing for anyone who suffers from speech anxiety or the fear of public speaking. #psychologyresearch #psychology #virtualreality #publicspeaking #edtech #healthtech

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 30/05/2025

Students de-stressing with Rufus the dog at @lucycavcoll.bsky.social's 'Taking a Break' event 🐶

Two students in sweaters petting a small dog indoors at Lucy Cavendish College in Cambridge.

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

After a whirlwind of exceptional entries, Clair Humphries emerged as 2025 Fiction Prize winner with her delicate but powerful debut novel, 'Mrs Peacocks Pavlova'. We now caught up with Clair about her writing journey, inspirations, and work. Read the interview at www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/blog/convers...

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A Conversation with Clair Humphries, 2025 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize winner

Following the exciting announcement of her win, we catch up with Clair, whose debut novel, "Mrs Peacock's Pavlova" charmed the judges.

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Emily Midorikawa @emilymidorikawa.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Great to be at @lucycavcoll.bsky.social last night for the fifteenth anniversary of the annual Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize. Congratulations to this year's winner, Clair Humphries, plus all the long and shortlistees! Looking forward to reading your books. open.substack.com/pub/lcfictio...

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Clair Humphries wins the 2025 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize

Clair’s debut novel, Mrs Peacock’s Pavlova, was chosen for its delicate treatment of theme and excellent portrayal of character

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Lucy Cavendish College @lucycavcoll.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Final Hours to support LucyGives ⏳✨ We're incredibly grateful for the support shown so far 🙏❤️ Hear from Dr @christheowl.bsky.social on why getting behind this campaign can help us create a more inclusive and accessible environment for all our students. Donate at giving.lucy.cam.ac.uk Thank you!

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