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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 20h

#BlackHistoryMonth 🇧🇸 As we have done for the last six years, we're flying the flag of #TheBahamas to celebrate our first Black student AF Adderley (1912, Law) and over a century of Black history at Catz. Our community is involved in a programme of activities this October:

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Black History Month programme

The St Catharine's community is involved in a wide range of activities during Black History Month 2026. A provisional programme is below, which will be updated as plans are finalised.

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hear from Giving Day 2024 donors on why they gave to Catz. Donations enable the College to ensure all students can access and embrace all the opportunities of a Cambridge education. You can help share the Catz experience with future generations at givingday.caths.cam....

Text reading 'St Catharine's College Giving Day 2026. Why I gave to Giving Day 2024. "In thanks for my time at Catz and to widen the opportunity for others to share in future." Alumnus, 1957'

Text reading 'St Catharine's College Giving Day 2026. Why I gave to Giving Day 2024. "Because I had a wonderful time myself as an undergrad at Catz and would like others to have the same experience." Alumnus, 1973.'

Text reading 'St Catharine's College Giving Day 2026. Why I gave to Giving Day 2024. "I really valued my learning and experiences at College and want others to have that opportunity too." Alumna, 1983.'

Text reading 'St Catharine's College Giving Day 2026. Why I gave to Giving Day 2024. "To ensure that students from all backgrounds have the amazing experiences I did." Alumna, 2006.'

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

St Catharine's College Alumni Society welcomed generations of Catz alumni to College for their annual Reunion Day and Dinner on Saturday 26 September 2026.

Alumni at the St Catharine's College Alumni Society Reunion

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This Giving Day support the College in ensuring that future Catz students find their place here. Gifts help us preserve and update our historic estate to meet our modern needs. Make your gift today: www.givingday.caths.... Videography: Katrin Vashkevich Photography

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Three Catz students are supporting the Cambridge Greek Play in key roles on & off stage. We interviewed them as they started rehearsing Euripides’ Ion before a run of performances at Arts Theatre Cambridge 14–17 October. Read more: caths.cam.ac.uk/gree.... Get tickets: www.artstheatre.co.u...

Sophie Ennis, Helen Brookes and Izzy Megilley

Publicity image for Ion at the Cambridge Arts Theatre on 14-17 October 2026

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sir John Benger (1979, English; Master 2023) & Catherine Twilley (2023), our Development Director, had a fantastic time meeting alumni in Hong Kong & Singapore. If you missed us this time, please email alumni.office@caths.... to make sure you're on our mailing list for future visits to Asia.

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Early Bird Challenge! If we have 30 donors before Tuesday 20 October, then £2500 of additional funding will be unlocked. Help shape the future of St Catharine's today. Make your gift here: givingday.caths.cam....

Image with a checklist entitled 'Giving Day Challenges' and text explaining 'St Catharine's College Giving Day 2026. Help unlock additional funds by joining the Early Bird Challenge today!'

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Congratulations to Prof. Adrian Liston (2023) & Dr Nisha Nixon (2009, Medical Science; Fellow 2022) on earning accreditation as Fellows of the Higher Education Academy for teaching & student support practices. Read more: caths.cam.ac.uk/HEA-... Advance HE First photo by @cam.ac.uk 1/3

Professor Adrian Liston with a student during a pathology practical

Dr Nisha Nixon with other St Catharine's Fellows and students

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There’s still time to apply to be our next Junior Research Fellow in the arts and humanities! We look forward to hearing from early career researchers who have completed their PhD research or are close to completion. Find out more and apply before 7 October by visiting caths.cam.ac.uk/jrf-...

Image of Main Court at St Catharine's College with text reading 'Junior Research Fellowship (Arts & Humanities). From 1 October 2027 for three years. Apply by 5pm on 7 October 2026. For more details visit caths.cam.ac.uk/jrf-2027'

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On this day in 1970 our alumnus Tunku Abdul Rahman (1922, Law; Hon Fellow 1960) completed his term as the first PM of Malaysia. With support from Simon Summers (Fellow 2007–19) & Dr Dylan Loh (2015, Politics & Int Studies), Ajay Bakhshi produced a film about the Tunku: youtube.com/watch?v=... 1/2

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

St Catharine's Giving Day 2026 is one month away! 📅20–21 October 2026. Donations ensure the Catz experience is life-changing. Start shaping the future of St Catharine’s today. Our Giving Day page is now open: givingday.caths.cam.... Video credit: Katrin Vashkevich Photography

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

There's just a fortnight until the fun of Freshers' Week so recent graduates Javee Vesly (2023, NatSci) & Matt Pickard (2023, Geography) agreed to look back on their first days at Catz & share their words of wisdom with incoming undergrads. Full interviews at www.youtube.com/play... @cam.ac.uk

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Catz in the frame 📸 We were treated to a sneak peek at the ERDOS x University of Cambridge capsule collection earlier this summer as our Old Lodge staircase, Senior Combination Room & gates were chosen as the backdrop for photos of models wearing the new collection: curatingcambridge.co...

Two models in the ERDOS x University of Cambridge collection

A model in the ERDOS x University of Cambridge collection

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

UK-based postdoctoral – or equivalent – researchers in the humanities and social sciences can still apply for the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants. The deadline is 4 Nov for institutional applicants and 28 Oct for independent scholars. Find out more: bit.ly/4iwQQtI

British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants, deadline of 4 November 2026. Independent scholars deadline 28 October 2026

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our Chaplain is among the friendly faces welcoming students to Catz in the coming weeks. The Revd Nell Whiscombe (2025) organises Chapel services (visit caths.cam.ac.uk/chap...) & can help students who want to find & contact places of worship, faith leaders & communities in Cambridge. 1/2 📸 E Giuge

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Come along to our Postgraduate Open Day at 10am–2pm on Friday 18 September to find out about student life at Catz. Prof. David Bainbridge (2003), our Postgraduate Admissions Tutor, is speaking about the admissions process & offering advice at 11am–12pm in the Senior Combination Room. 📸: Binky Nixon

Three students walking across Main Court at St Catharine's College

Two students at lunch in the Hall at St Catharine's College

Two students in conversation in the MCR at St Catharine's College

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Returning to Catz can bring back so many happy memories! It was fantastic to welcome back alumni, from 2006–08, for a reunion dinner on Saturday 12 September 2026. Wonderful to see so many friends, reconnecting and sharing memories as well as catching up on College news.

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Catz students are encouraged to set up new sports clubs. A great example is the new Catz Padel Club, founded after the construction of the @cam.ac.uk courts last year, which provides an inclusive & social environment for all abilities of players. 📸 University Sports Centre & Dik Ng

A sign reading 'Learn to play padel. Sessions now available to book on the Cam Uni Sport app!'

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's a superb hummingbird hawk-moth tucking into nectar from the flowers in Main Court. Our borders are planted to support local wildlife, including insects, so it's great to see them enjoying our gardens as much as the humans do!

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Catz sports clubs enable students to keep active, make friends & – in the case of the Climbing & Bouldering Club – reach dizzying new heights! The Club holds regular sessions at various centres in Cambridge & London, where all skill levels can climb side by side. Onwards & upwards! 📸: Livia Hui

A student climbs a bouldering wall while another student points in their direction

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Inspired by the Rosh Hashanah tradition of apples and honey, we're sharing photos of the apple trees in the garden of our postgraduate accommodation at Grantchester Meadows. Wishing everyone celebrating this weekend in Cambridge and elsewhere a sweet and joyful new year.

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today is our final undergraduate open day of 2026! Visitors are welcome anytime before 4.30pm for tours of our accommodation and facilities. There are also mock interviews and talks from our Admissions Tutors at 10am (science subjects) and 2.30pm (arts/humanities subjects).

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our community has marked today for many years now. We'd like to encourage everyone to check in with each other, listen without judgment & remember asking for support is a sign of strength. Our Wellbeing team has put together advice on supporting someone in a crisis at caths.cam.ac.uk/welf... 1/2

Publicity image for World Suicide Prevention Day with text reading 'Changing the narrative on suicide. 10 September. International Association for Suicide Prevention. World Suicide Day. www.iasp.info/wspd'

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If you know anyone visiting Cambridge on Friday for the @cam.ac.uk undergrad open day, please let them know to make time in their schedule to visit Catz. Our student ambassadors are leading tours, and our staff and Fellows are on hand to answer questions: caths.cam.ac.uk/Open... 📸 Binky Nixon

Students walking down stairs at St Catharine's College

A signpost directing to Sherlock Court; G, H, I, J, K & M staircases and Silver Street Flats at St Catharine's College

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Alumni who matriculated in 1976 are invited for a dinner and drinks reception in College to mark their 50th anniversary on Friday 16 October. This is a wonderful opportunity to catch up and reconnect. To book, please visit caths.cam.ac.uk/50-y...

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A warm welcome to our newest Honorary Fellow, Fellow Commoner, Fellow Benefactors and Bye-Fellow. Their admission will enable us to advance our aim to be an exemplary community where excellence shines in everything we do. Read our announcement in full at caths.cam.ac.uk/new-...

Photos of Prof. Philippe Sands, Prof. Susan Irvine, Christopher Lowe, Dr Jasper Holman and Dr Zaib un Nisa Aziz in a collage with two gold wheel motifs

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Now supported by the @cam.ac.uk Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme, Dominic Parker Moore was a teacher for 4.5 yrs before his Sociology PhD at Catz examining the rise of Thomas Piketty as a public intellectual in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis: caths.cam.ac.uk/dominic

Seetha Tan, Dominic Parker Moore and Ryan Law in academic dress

Dominic Parker Moore running along the south coast of England

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It's International Day of Charity so we are highlighting how donors help make Catz a place where excellence thrives: from preserving our historic estate & upgrading our facilities to supporting student sports & music & bursaries. Make a gift today at caths.cam.ac.uk/dona... 📸: Binky Nixon

Donations facilitate the exceptional and unique opportunities offered at St Catharine's

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Catz Fellow Prof. Rahul Roychoudhuri (2020) & a team from @cam.ac.uk & @ohsunews.bsky.social have discovered cancer cells release antioxidants to prevent immune cells from destroying them in new research published by the journal Science: caths.cam.ac.uk/canc... Roychoudhuri Lab 1/2

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We are proud of all 158 students and recent alumni who received a prize from Catz for success in their academic studies at @cam.ac.uk as well as a wide array of contributions to their subjects or our community. Read our story in full at caths.cam.ac.uk/awar...

Students and Fellows in academic dress for the group photo at General Admission 2026

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Alongside their day-to-day research and teaching, 3 Catz scientists have been injecting their expertise and energy into new startup companies: caths.cam.ac.uk/star... 💡Adrian Liston (2023) is a co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer of Aila Biotech 1/2 📸: Jacqueline Garget / cam.ac.uk

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 01/09/2026

Applications are now open for our 2027 Pairing Scheme, which gives policymakers and researchers the opportunity to experience each other's worlds, building bridges between parliamentarians, civil servants and UK scientists. Find out more and apply now: royalsociety.org/grants/train...

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Pairing Scheme | Royal Society

This scheme builds bridges between parliamentarians, civil servants and some of the best research scientists in the UK.

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're celebrating threads that connect us to East & Southeast Asia: 🧵 Tea@3 at Catz at 3pm on 9 Sept 🧵 Alumni dinners in Hong Kong on 15 Sept & in Singapore on 17 Sept. Booking is essential so please contact alumni.office@caths.... to book for either dinner 📸1: EY Illustrations

Illustration of a mushroom with text reading 'besea.n east & southeast asian heritage month 2026. evolving threads'

Publicity image reading 'Hong Kong Alumni Dinner. Tuesday 15 September 2026' with a graphical representation of the skyline of Hong Kong and part of a wheel motif

Publicity image reading 'Singapore Alumni Dinner. Thursday 17 September 2026' with a graphical representation of the skyline of Singapore and part of a wheel motif

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

As Malaysians celebrate Independence Day & alumnus Tunku Abdul Rahman (1922, Law; Honorary Fellow 1960) who declared "Merdeka" (freedom) on 31 Aug 1957, we're announcing our next Tunku Scholar! Govind Nirav Rao is moving from Malaysia to start an Economics PhD at Catz: caths.cam.ac.uk/govind 1/2

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 28/08/2026

The David Attenborough Award and Lecture 2026 is awarded to Dame Dr Maggie Aderin for her commitment to widening participation, reshaping public understanding of space science and scientific discovery, and innovative outreach that has impacted millions. #RSMedals bit.ly/4gv5dvX

A woman in a blue jacket looks at the camera in front of a black background.

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

The next episode of 'Tea with Judi Dench' premieres at 9pm on 31 August. Dame Judi Dench will be talking with Ian McKellen (1958, English; Honorary Fellow 1982) about success, failure & never taking either too seriously. Watch via Sky Arts, Freeview & NOW TV 📸 Sky TV/Mindhouse

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

There's not long to go until our next open days 🗝️ Our undergraduate open day is 9.30am–4.30pm on 11 September (caths.cam.ac.uk/Open...) & our postgraduate open day is 10am–2pm on 18 September (caths.cam.ac.uk/pg-o...). We're looking forward to showing visitors around! @cam.ac.uk

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

On a recent visit to Catz with his wife and infant son, alumnus Kevin F. Adler (2007, Social & Political Sciences) took the opportunity to return two plates he'd borrowed as a student and carried with him through multiple moves across the US. 1/3

Kevin Adler with his wife and their son in Main Court at St Catharine's College

Kevin Adler with Catherine Twilley who is holding a St Catharine's College dining plate and a side plate

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 27/08/2026

Professor John Pyle CBE FRS is awarded the Royal Medal (Physical) 2026 for his foundational contributions to the understanding of stratospheric and tropospheric ozone via major advances in the numerical modelling of the atmosphere. #RSMedals royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/…

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Catz scientists receive The Royal Society awards for outstanding contributions to scientific discovery & public engagement. Congratulations to Prof. John Pyle (Fellow 1986–2018; Emeritus Fellow 2018) & Dame Maggie Aderin (Hon Fellow 2024): caths.cam.ac.uk/roya... 📸2: Imperial College London

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We are proud to introduce our first Fellow Benefactors: Dr Jasper Holman (2001, Chemistry PhD) & Christopher Lowe (1985, Maths): caths.cam.ac.uk/fell.... We confer the title of Fellow Benefactor in recognition of individuals who have each donated >£1 million to the College.

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

.Malik Al Nasir (@camhistory.bsky.social PhD student at Catz) is celebrating the launch of a pioneering community-led research project exploring the hidden financial networks that underpinned Britain’s involvement in transatlantic slavery: caths.cam.ac.uk/conn... 1/3 📸 Bradley Ormesher

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As Muslims prepare for Milad un-Nabi, we know that Muslim students at Catz are also preparing for the new academic year. As well as the Catz Islamic Society, students can also reach out to Cambridge Central Mosque as one of the mosques serving our community, which recently hosted the King 📸 Sir Cam

A huddle of people around King Charles III during his visit to Cambridge Central Mosque

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Did you know Catz is home to 23 sports clubs on top of the 77 @cam.ac.uk clubs? It's traditional for our clubs to take end of year photos in front of our gates as a souvenir of their time together. We look forward to our new intake of students getting involved next term!

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The catwalk came to Catz in June as our beautiful buildings provided the backdrop for models wearing pieces from the new Rowing Blazers x University of Cambridge collaboration. Find out more from the Rowing Blazers grid at instagram.com/rowing...

Model in Rowing Blazers outfit by the main gates at St Catharine's College

Model in Rowing Blazers outfit by a wooden door and brick wall at St Catharine's College

Model in Rowing Blazers outfit next to shelves in the Sherlock Library at St Catharine's College

Model in Rowing Blazers outfit stood on stone steps outside at St Catharine's College

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Stefan Marciniak @profmarciniak.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In @stcatharines.bsky.social for a meeting before the lab’s annual punting picnic. Picked up my copy of the college magazine and was delighted to see this article about our medical student electives. Any Catz medical alumni reading — please consider supporting our students’ electives 🙏

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

2026 editions of The Wheel and our Alumni & Development Impact Report are out now and available online at caths.cam.ac.uk/the-.... Read about our College connections to fashion and films, learn about our Fellows' research and discover how alumni and friends positively impact College life.

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Catz community has made the most of our squash & badminton courts after gifts funded major improvements this last year. Thanks to Rich Whitwell (1984, Economics) and Carrie Whitewell (née Priest; 1983, Land Economy/Geography) for their generosity & the maintenance team for their hard work.

Badminton court with two players mid-game

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships are still open. The scheme gives researchers in the humanities and social sciences the opportunity to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in an academic environment. Find out more: bit.ly/4xWduAS

A colour block banner promoting Postdoctoral Fellowships funding. Deadline: Wednesday 30 September 2026

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St Catharine's College @stcatharines.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Catz alumni are invited to join the Master for lunch in St Aubin on Jersey on Sunday 4 October. Whether you live in the area, or will be visiting, please come & enjoy lunch with the Master & other Catz alumni. Guests are welcome too. Book your place today: caths.cam.ac.uk/jers...

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