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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 11h ago

This World Mental Health Day, explore insights from peer-reviewed research and expert authors on the factors that shape our mental health and wellbeing. 🧠 Read more in our collection 🔗 https://cup.org/4dq5JuK See more on the value of reading for mental health 🔗 https://cup.org/47toN81

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · yesterday

The question for Cycle Six of @ninedotsprize.org has been announced🏆 Submit your answer by midday (GMT) on Wed, 27 Jan 2027 for the chance to win $100,000, a book contract with Cambridge University Press, and a term at CRASSH, University of Cambridge. 🔗 https://cup.org/4AYuVCo #NineDotsPrize

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 2d ago

Dieter Helm, author of the newly published 'Climate Realism: Facing the Facts about Energy' examines the realities and challenges facing the transition to sustainable growth. 🌎 Read more: https://cup.org/4jLmFPZ

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 3d ago

We’re at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week! 👋📚 If you’re here, visit our stand at C16 – Hall 4.1, and take a look at some of our featured titles. We hope to see you there!

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 4d ago

Congratulations to Francis Halzen who has been awarded the #NobelPrize in Physics 2026 🏆 Francis has been recognised for "contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin." Learn more about his work 🔗 https://cup.org/4dmJbej

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 5d ago

What really drives us to post, share and comment online?📲 In a recent blog post, researcher Alberto Acerbi argues that understanding social media means looking beyond what people share to why they share it. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4AJcqBR

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last wk.

What's on TikTok's “menu”? 🥪 🥤 A recent study in 'Public Health Nutrition' examines what top TikTok influencers show millions of followers, taking a closer look at the food and drinks in their content. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4z3snRH

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last wk.

How did a Scottish island shape early Christian communities in Britain? New #openaccess research published in @antiquity.ac.uk reveals evidence of extensive Christian connections across the region. Read more in @theguardian.com🔗 https://cup.org/4xV0bPW or access the paper🔗 https://cup.org/47tIsEz

‘Hugely exciting' finds on tiny Scottish island shed light on spread of Christianity

Community-funded archaeological excavations of ‘really important' sixth-century monastery also rewrite story of Lismore

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last wk.

Join our authors at the Cheltenham Festivals: 📖 David Womersley, editor of the Cambridge Anniversary Edition of 'Gulliver’s Travels' 🌍 Dieter Helm, author of 'Climate Realism' 🎸 Matthew Worley, author of 'No Future: Punk, Politics and British Youth Culture, 1976–1984' 🎫 🔗 https://cup.org/4e5gjax

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Event announcement for a conversation with David Womersley, featuring a date, time, and location. An image of a person and a book cover of "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift are included.

Event announcement for "In conversation with Dieter Helm" scheduled for Monday, 12th October 2026 at 4:30 pm. Location: Garden Theatre, Montpellier, Cheltenham. Accompanying image shows Dieter Helm and the book "Climate Realism: Facing the Facts About Energy."

In conversation with Matthew Worley event poster for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:15 pm, at The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace, Cheltenham. Includes an inset of a book titled "No Future: Punk, Politics and British Youth Culture, 1976-1984" and a grayscale portrait of the author.

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last wk.

What's your reading habit? This National Year of Reading, authors from the Cambridge Elements series 'Publishing and Book Culture' share their reading habits and quirks, because there's no single way to be a reader.📖 Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4qXMjTj #NYR2026 #NationalYearofReading

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Image of an Element titled 'The Social Life of Books' by Rebecca Roach with a quote: 'I date all my books when I finish them. Nerdy, but I like being able to fit my reading back into my life and memories of a particular place and time.' The text is accompanied by the message 'Read your own way' and mentions Dr. Rebecca Roach as the author.

The image features a Cambridge blue background with a quote: "Sticky notes! if I’m really paying attention to a physical book that I’m reading, then it’s full of sticky notes. I have dozens of sticky pads in a drawer in my office." It is attributed to Dr. Gavin Miller, author of "Penguins on the Couch Element." A book cover titled "Penguins on the Couch: Penguin Books and the Psychologisation of Britain, c.1945-c.1980" by Gavin Miller is shown.

A quote about reading habits is displayed on a Cambridge blue background. To the right, there is a book cover titled "Innovations in Digital Comics: A Popular Revolution" by Francesca Benatti. Below the quote, Dr. Francesca Benatti is mentioned as the author of "Innovations in Digital Comics" Element.

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 2w ago

Discover 'Living with Jane Austen' author Janet Todd's favourite Austen novel. Hear how Austen has inspired and challenged Todd through different phases of her life. 🔗 https://cup.org/4rFJ4R1

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 2w ago

Join host Morteza Hajizadeh as he speaks with author David Womersley about 'Gulliver's Travels: The Cambridge Anniversary Edition', exploring how this edition contextualises Gulliver’s Travels within Swift’s life and work. @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social 🔗 https://cup.org/3TjPatx

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 2w ago

Why are some dogs better at working with humans than others? A recent study published in 'Evolutionary Human Sciences' shows how assumptions based on breed descriptions can lead us to overlook breeds well suited to particular tasks. 🐾 Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4A3vRVI

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 2w ago

Reforming research assessment requires coordinated action. In our feedback to NIH's review of how scientific impact is measured and rewarded, we support @dorassessment.bsky.social's practical approaches on how research is measured and rewarded. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4yEfuxi

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 2w ago

Fossilised vomit is offering surprising insights into Jurassic life. Published in 'Geological Magazine', a new study finds clues from fossilised plesiosaurs vomit. Read more: https://cup.org/3V8LP0X Image: Artist's impression of plesiosaurs feeding on the sea floor [AI-assisted-image]

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 3w ago

Join us at the oaspa.bsky.social conference! Katie Silvester will be speaking on community-funded open access for books most sought after in low- and middle-income countries and Daniel Pearce will discuss co-creating the next generation of open access agreements. See more: https://cup.org/3V2kz4g

Graphic promoting a poster lightning talk titled "Community-funded open access for books most sought after in low- and middle-income countries." The event is scheduled for 23 Sep 2026, from 11:55 AM to 12:40 PM. The graphic features a photo of Katie Silvester, Open Access Books Manager at Cambridge University Press on a Cambridge blue background.

The Cambridge blue graphic features text on an interactive session titled "Co-creating the next generation of open access agreements," scheduled for September 23, 2026, from 1:50 to 3:10 PM. The graphic features a photo of Daniel Pearce, Publishing Director, HSS, at Cambridge University Press.

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 3w ago

Navigate your publication journey with Cambridge 🌍 Our professional manuscript and research communication services are designed to help your work reach the world faster. Find out more 🔗 https://cup.org/4xT9Pn7

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 3w ago

Don’t miss Cambridge authors Artemis Photiadou and Rosamund Oates at #ChelseaHistoryFest this October! 📅 Artemis Photiadou: Friday 2nd Oct 2026 | 12:00PM 📅 Rosamund Oates: Friday 2nd Oct 2026 | 2:00PM 📍National Army Museum 🎟️ Book your tickets now 🔗 https://cup.org/46AV9gu

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Image of a conversation event with Professor Rosamund Oates, scheduled for Friday, 2 October 2026, at 2:00 PM, at the National Army Museum. The image includes a portrait of a Rosamund and her book titled "Silent Histories: Deadness in Early Modern England" on a Cambridge blue background.

Image of a conversation event with Dr Artemis Photiadou, scheduled for Friday, 2 October 2026, at 12:00 PM, at the National Army Museum. The image includes a portrait of a Artemis and her book titled "Interrogating Nazism: Spies, Soldiers and War Criminals in Second World War Britain" on a Cambridge blue background.

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 3w ago

As part of the #NationalYearofReading, we asked authors from the Cambridge Elements series in 'Publishing and Book Culture' to share the reading habits and routines that help them make reading part of everyday life.📖 Because there's no single way to be a reader. Read more🔗 https://cup.org/4qXMjTj

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 3w ago

Building an open future with Flip it Open programme 📖 To increase equitable access to research, Flip it Open now includes content readers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are seeking, particularly content connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 📚 🔗 https://cup.org/4AAi2P0

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 3w ago

'Silence of the Gods' by Francis Young has been shortlisted for the 2026 @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social Prize. 🎉 The #WolfsonHistoryPrize is the UK’s most prestigious history writing prize, recognising books that combine the highest quality of research with readability. 🔗 https://cup.org/4xXRN3d

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 3w ago

Help shape the research of tomorrow as a peer reviewer. 💡 Understand more about the editorial process 📄 Keep up to date with new research in your field 🤝 Share your expertise to support fellow researchers Find out more 🔗 https://cup.org/3SRcnmn #PeerReviewWeek #PRW2026

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 4w ago

📚 Reading for pleasure is good for your health and wellbeing. Research published in 'Psychological Medicine' from authors of 'Brain Boost' alongside The Queen's Reading Room highlights the benefits of reading. See more: https://cup.org/3TvIXdW #NationalYearOfReading2026 @cam.ac.uk

A person is seated outdoors on a bench, reading a book. The background is a leafy garden. Above them, text reads: "New research. There's no right way to read: Reading for pleasure benefits mental health on a Cambridge blue background.

The image features a quote about the benefits of reading for brain health, attributed to Professor Barbara Sahakian, author of "Brain Boost." The background is Cambridge blue. Off to the side, a Dr. there is an image Barbara J. Sahakian next to the book cover "Brain Boost".

Quote emphasising the benefits of reading for pleasure at a young age, with a suggestion to use varied mediums like TV or games to foster reading habits. The quote is attributed to Dr. Christelle Langley. The image includes a book cover titled 'Brain Boost' featuring an image of Christelle Langley.

The image shows a book cover titled "Psychological Medicine" from Cambridge University Press. The cover features colorful brain-related illustrations. Next to it, a text reads: "Read the article 'Reading and associations with brain health, cognition, well-being, and mental health' by Barbara J. Sahakian, Vicki Perrin, and Christelle Langley in 'Psychological Medicine'." The background is Cambridge blue.

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 4w ago

✅ Focus on research quality ✅ Recognise diverse research outputs ✅ Promote transparency in assessment ✅ Use metrics responsibly Read more about Cambridge University Press and Cambridge University Libraries' response to the NIH 🔗 https://cup.org/3Vk4Qxi

A quote about research assessment reform is highlighted. It states "A reform of research assessment requires coordinated action across the research ecosystem, including publishers, institutions, funders and researchers. However, the changes will deliver benefits for both the scientific community and society at large." Quote text reads Monica Westin, Director of Open Policy Development. Monica's image is inside a Cambridge blue frame on a dark blue background.

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 4w ago

Thank you to all our journal, book and Cambridge Elements reviewers! 👏 Your time, expertise and dedication help ensure the quality and integrity of our publications. Explore our peer review resources 🔗 https://cup.org/4r7Rjov #PeerReviewWeek #PRW2026

Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last mo.

A new pilot program between Vanderbilt University's Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will expand their Evidence-Based Acquisitions (EBA) ebook agreement with Cambridge to include book publishing opportunities for Vanderbilt authors. 🔗 https://cup.org/4hd5l4K

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last mo.

How might diet, the gut microbiome and cognitive health be connected? A paper published in 'Gut Microbiome' explores how nutritional habits and gut microbes may relate to cognition, and whether dietary change readiness could help shape more personalised cognitive care. 🔗 https://cup.org/4xh35iC

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last mo.

🧠 Brain scans reveal a link between progesterone and women’s mood. A @ub.edu study published in 'Psychological Medicine' examines how natural changes in progesterone and estradiol may affect the brain and contribute to mood variations across the menstrual cycle. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/46D4qEJ

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last mo.

Three of our books have been selected as finalists for the 2026 @acls1919.bsky.social Open Access Book Prize. 🎉 Read more from ACLS finalists about the importance of publishing books open access, including Cambridge author Inés Valdez. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4gOsJo0

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · last mo.

New releases in August, including: 🗣️Accents, dialects and identities in 'Manchester Voices' 🥊What happened to promises of racial justice in 'Reckoning the Racial Reckoning' 🐉The Soviet plot to start a revolution in Interwar China in 'The Shanghai Agents' and more 🔗 https://cup.org/461ryfR

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Cover of the book "Manchester Voices: Accents, Dialects and Identities" by Rob Drummond. The cover is yellow with a honeycomb pattern and features an illustration of a bee.

Book cover of "Reckoning The Racial Reckoning" by David Dante Troutt. It has a silhouette of a person against a red‑orange background, with a quote by Deborah N. Archer at the top.