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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 16h 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 · 2d 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 · 3d 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 · 4d 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 · 5d 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 · 6d 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 · 7d 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

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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 · last wk.

✅ 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 · last wk.

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 · 2w ago

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 · 3w ago

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 · 3w ago

🧠 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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Quote from Dr. Macià Buades‑Rotger of the University of Barcelona discussing a study about the brain's ability to differentiate emotional situations and its potential impact on emotional regulation. Mentions new findings about progesterone.

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

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 · 3w ago

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.

The image shows the book cover of "The Shanghai Agents" by Heather Salter. It features black and white photographs, a red star, and text about a Soviet plot in China.

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

📚 At 1 Trinity Street, Cambridge, books have been sold since 1581. In this BBC Radio Cambridgeshire episode, @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social manager Alastair Lynn shares the lasting significance for readers and booksellers. 🎧 Listen now on BBC Sounds: https://cup.org/4y5kKd0

Secret Cambridgeshire - Inside Britain's oldest bookshop site - BBC Sounds

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

Every writer starts somewhere✍️ Explore Sarah Burton and Jem Poster's practical guides for writers, filled with exercises, expert guidance and inspiration for wherever you are in your writing journey. 📚⬇️ 🔗 https://cup.org/3UWH0Ye 🔗 https://cup.org/4wQ6Fza #NationalYearOfReading

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The image shows a book cover titled "The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write" by Sarah Burton and Jem Poster.

Cover of the book "The Prompts You Need to Help You Write the Book You Want to Write" by Sarah Burton and Jem Poster.

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

A sense of possibility. The confidence to ask questions. The ability to think critically and learn from experience. Our higher education authors reflect on the lasting impact they hope to have on the students they teach. #BackToUni

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

Editors Khalid Y. Long and Isaiah Matthew Wooden discuss the significance of August Wilson’s work at the recent @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social Cambridge University Press Bookshop launch of ‘August Wilson in Context’. Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4hNrPu1

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

Starting university can be exciting, challenging and full of new opportunities. 🎓 From getting organised to looking after your wellbeing, these tips can help you settle in and make the most of the year ahead. #BackToUni

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

Host Lilly Goren speaks to author Seth Masket about his book, 'The Elephants in the Room'. They discuss what happened within the Republican Party in recent years and how the US political system has changed as a result. Listen on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social 🎧 🔗 https://cup.org/4ep7w3Z

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

Punk at 50 🎶 John Robb will explore the 'glorious chaos of punk' at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. The event features Cambridge author Matthew Worley, who will talk about his new book 'No Future: Punk, Politics and British Youth Culture, 1976–1984'. Book now 🎫 🔗 https://cup.org/3SlloUx

Promotional poster for Cambridge authors at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, sponsored by The Times and The Sunday Times and Times Radio, taking place from October 9 to 18, 2026.

Event poster titled "In conversation with Matthew Worley." Includes date: Thursday, 15th October 2026, time: 8:15 PM, and location: The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace, Cheltenham. Features a book cover of "No Future" and an image of a person.

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

📆 Join Dieter Helm, author of 'Climate Realism', in conversation with Tom Whipple. Challenging conventional assumptions about energy transitions, carbon offsets, renewable power and economic growth, Dieter will examine where current approaches fall short. 🎫 🔗 https://cup.org/4zlhdcd

Promotional poster of Cambridge authors at the The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, scheduled for 9-18 October 2026.

A promotional image for an event titled "In conversation with Dieter Helm." The event details are: Monday 12th October 2026, 4:30 pm, at Garden Theatre, Montpellier, Cheltenham. The image includes a photo of Dieter Helm and a book cover for "Climate Realism."

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

Marking 300 years since Gulliver first set sail ⛵ Join David Womersley, editor of the Cambridge Anniversary Edition of 'Gulliver's Travels', in conversation with Susie Goldsbrough as they celebrate Swift’s wit and creativity at the Cheltenham Festivals.📘 🎫 🔗 https://cup.org/4gf49MJ

Promotional poster for Cambridge authors at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, scheduled for 9–18 October 2026.

A promotional graphic for an event titled "In conversation with David Womersley." Scheduled for Friday, 9th October 2026, at 10:30 am in the Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall. The graphic includes an image of a book titled "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift and a portrait of a person.

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

Why do women crave chocolate during premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?🍫 A recent 'Journal of Nutritional Science' study explores how PMS relates not only to food cravings, but also to hedonic hunger (the desire to eat for pleasure rather than physical need). Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/4wlxwTr

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

As we observe the solar eclipse today, we are reminded that throughout human history, poetry has helped people make sense of the wonders they observe in the sky. Read Ella Wheeler Wilcox's 'A Solar Eclipse' below and explore more in 'Outer Space: 100 Poems' 🔗 https://cup.org/4i2lmeJ #SolarEclipse

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This image displays a poem titled "55 - A Solar Eclipse" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The poem describes the journey of the sun and the moon, highlighting their celestial relationship. It portrays the moon's influence over the sun, drawing a parallel with the dynamics of a lover’s relationship. The background color is Cambridge blue, with text centered in a shield-like shape.

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

The best books don't always give answers. They give us better questions. ⁉️ Explore how Beauvoir, Pascal, Maimonides and Wollstonecraft's ideas still shape the conversations we're having today in our 'Why Read Them Today' series. 📚 Read more 🔗 https://cup.org/45io7B6 #NationalYearOfReading

Book cover titled "Why Read Beauvoir Today?" by Cristina Chimisso, featuring an illustration of a person on an orange background. There are smaller book covers at the top right corner. A text below reads, "How do we become who we are?

The image features the cover of a book titled "Why Read Wollstonecraft Today?" by Sandrine Bergès, with an illustration of a person in historical attire. In the corner, there are smaller versions of similar book covers with different colors. At the bottom, there is the text "What do we owe each other?

The image features a book cover titled "Why Read Pascal Today?" by Yuval Avnur. It has an illustration of a historical figure. There are smaller book covers in the top right corner. At the bottom, text reads, "How do we make decisions in an uncertain world?

The image shows a book cover titled "Why Read Maimonides Today?" by Steven Nadler, featuring an illustration of a historical figure in traditional attire. Various similar book covers are partially visible in the top right corner. Text below reads, "What makes a good life?"

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

📚 Looking for more time to read? This #NationalBookLoversDay, we're sharing expert tips on making reading part of everyday life, from listening on the go to finding books you'll genuinely enjoy. Swipe through for the advice. 🔗 https://cup.org/3TyPzbl #nationalyearofreading #nyr

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The image features a book recommendation by Professor Barbara Sahakian, author of "Brain Boost." A portrait of the author is shown next to the quote about encouraging children to read. The book cover of "Brain Boost" is displayed below.

A quote about listening to books is shown, alongside a drawing of Dr. Charlotte Markey and the cover of "The Body Image Book for Girls."

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

Are sleep, exercise, diet and reduced screen time equally beneficial for teens? Research, published in 'Psychological Medicine', found that good sleep was by far the most important factor. Read more on our blog 🔗 https://cup.org/4wziF8Z

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

We've refreshed our Cambridge office, complete with the perfect spot to settle down with a book. Luckily, we're never short of something to read. 📖✨ Discover our recent releases 🔗 https://cup.org/4g7CBtD

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

"Reading really does build the brain" Speaking at the launch of her new book 'Beyond Words', Karen Stollznow shared the role that books play not only in childhood development but also in encouraging us to explore new ideas and perspectives. 🔗 https://cup.org/4geVqv1 # NationalYearOfReading