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...

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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🏆👏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...

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

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🥂🎓 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!" 🦌

🎧 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!

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

Off the Shelf · Episode

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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...

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

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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✍️📚 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!

🎙️ 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...

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

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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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

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 👇 https://bit.ly/4nuSWL1

🎓🦌 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!

We can't wait to welcome Eugenia Lopez-Belmonte Deza in October, as part of the @gatescambridge.bsky.social Class of 2026. www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-ca...

Lucy Cavendish College welcomes new Gates Cambridge Scholar

Eugenia Lopez-Belmonte Deza will join Lucy in October as part of the Gates Cambridge Class of 2026, to pursue a PhD in Physiology, Development and Neuroscience.

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💻💡 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...

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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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 📺 https://www.theboatrace.org/broadcast-coverage 📸 Nordin Catic

On 26 February, students and Fellows gathered ahead of Formal Hall for a thought-provoking talk by Fraser Welsh, consultant in pharmaceutical development. lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/explori...

Exploring the challenge of developing new treatments for chronic pain

On 26 February, students and Fellows gathered ahead of Formal Hall for a thought-provoking talk by Fraser Welsh, consultant in pharmaceutical development.

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

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

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.

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...

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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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-...

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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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...

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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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

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

LUCY CAVENDISH FICTION PRIZE 2026

Now open for entries!

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📢 New paper alert! In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a consumer-led approach… www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus... #sustainablefood #greennudges #behaviourchange #climatechange #vegan #sustainability

Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability

High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...

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Over 1000 views already on my newly published paper! In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a new approach… www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus... #sustainablefood #greennudges

Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability

High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...

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🔍 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...

Opening for Lucy Cavendish College Postdoctoral Research Associates

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

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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

📢 New paper alert! In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a consumer-led approach… 🔗 Link to open access paper here: frontiersin.org/journals/sus... #sustainablefood #greennudges

Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability

High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...

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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