Cambridge scientists have, for the first time, used an extremely precise genome editing technique called base editing to study gene function in human embryos. They found that a gene called NANOG is essential for forming the future body from an embryo. https://bit.ly/4A4fvft

Following the death of Professor Jason Arday, Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice reflects on the profound sadness felt across the University. Today, University Council launched an independent review into the University's decision-making, focused on shortcomings and areas for improvement.

Meet Professor Shruti Kapila, who has brought Indian political thought to @cam.ac.uk – and with it, new insights into the political phenomenon of our age. Read more in the latest edition of Cambridge Alumni Magazine @yourscambridge.bsky.social ⬇️ www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine/iss...

Want to know the future? Look to India

Finding the world a confusing place? Already consulted Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Bagehot and Marx? Meet Professor Shruti Kapila, who has brought Indian political thought to Cambridge – and with i...

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In 2026, the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), part of our Dept., marks 60 years of #manufacturing #engineering #education at @cam.ac.uk 🎉 www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/celebra... 📌 The IfM has also launched a 60th Anniversary Fund www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/give-to-camb... @yourscambridge.bsky.social

Celebrating 60 years of manufacturing education at Cambridge

The course began in 1966 as the Advanced Course in Production Methods and Management (ACPMM). Initially funded by 96 companies that recognised the value of graduates with practical, hands-on experienc...

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Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌏 and we are extending an invitation to come to the University of Cambridge and hear about the state of Planetary Health from a global expert Professor Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood. 🔗https://buytickets.at/cambridgezero/2218130 #NowForClimate #CambridgeZero

Cambridge researchers are uncovering the mix of pesticides, parasites and climate stress driving global bee declines. Their work reveals how #bees are adapting and fighting back, offering clues for protecting pollinators and the ecosystems we all depend on https://bit.ly/4dSOKk3

The ArCH project gives researchers a secure space to experiment with #AI tools for transcription, handwritten text recognition, image analysis, and text analysis. Join us in this Cambridge Conversations to explore what inspired the tool behind it on Wednesday 10 June https://bit.ly/4af4YCT

New Cambridge–led research highlights #menopause as a key turning point for #BreastCancer helping us understand when risk changes and why, calling for better screening strategies, earlier detection and more personalised approaches to #WomensHealth https://bit.ly/4tVRkLV

Most detailed map to date of breast tissue changes reveals role of menopause in cancer susceptibility

Scientists have created the most detailed map to date, comprised of over 3 million cells, showing how breast tissue changes as women age – including dramatic

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Traveling this summer? Did you know your local alumni group is an amazing resource, supporting everything from career networking to mentoring and even providing international hospitality? Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4elqOpq

From queueing to shower in 1998 to en‑suite bliss in 2016: the facilities might change but the need for a room that feels like refuge never does 😇. Step into this issue's My Room, Your Room with Elizabeth Day, Author and student Elijah Denning at @queens.cam.ac.uk's CC31 👉 https://bit.ly/4fLXta5

Before On the Origin of Species, #Darwin left clues everywhere, in letters, marginalia and notebooks now held at the Cambridge University Library. Join us online to discover how #AI is transforming access to the past https://bit.ly/4uixICd

Where could a PhD in Plant Sciences take you? Holly Astley shares how her time at @cam.ac.uk shaped her path from PhD to to a dynamic career in biotech. Read Holly's story: tinyurl.com/yeypt5vv @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social @yourscambridge.bsky.social

Discover which members of our global community have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to society in science, education, medicine, the environment, and the arts 🙌. Find the full list here: https://bit.ly/3OkSphW

Congratulations to Dr Julia Cooney, recently named in @Forbes 30 under 30 2026 🎉From spotting a gap in cognitive decline research to partnering with @Cambridge_Uni, Julia is recognised for her work on the early detection of cognitive decline and dementia.

Your Lent CAM 2026 is out 🗞️ Varsity news, insights on India, and a bold rethink of disasters and hazards, all in one place. Explore what’s shaping Cambridge today https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine/issue-107

What really drove Europe’s populist boom? #CambridgeResearch suggests the answer lies less in #immigration, and more in financial insecurity and dissatisfaction at work https://bit.ly/4sXXbzP

Money worries and job dissatisfaction drove Europe’s populist boom, research suggests

Everyday financial anxieties and frustration with low-quality work – rather than immigration alone – helped populist politics explode across Europe from the

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After completing her maths degree at Cambridge, Amy Weathercup co‑founded the first company to bring web browsing to mobile phones. Her later work with Cambridge i‑Teams opened doors for students to explore real technologies and new possibilities https://bit.ly/4dEt38D

This conversation is part of a wider commitment to addressing long‑standing gaps in knowledge, elevating underrepresented voices, and placing women’s biology at the centre of human health and wellbeing where it has always belonged. Watch the full recording https://bit.ly/4bzNwsK

How does research actually make a difference for mums around the world? Join us for a powerful conversation chaired by Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri, joined by Priscilla Day-Walsh, Tereza Cindrova-Davies and Roser Vento-Tormo. 📅 Thursday 26 February 🕖 7pm GMT 🖥️ Book online here https://bit.ly/4czkOu4

@EarthSciCam has welcomed Dr Mir Anamul Haq Jeri as the new NANO Nuclear Teaching & Research Fellow, boosting training for the next generation of nuclear scientists and advancing low‑carbon energy innovation https://bit.ly/3ZDQJC9

Department of Earth Sciences welcomes new NANO Nuclear Teaching and Research Fellow

Dr Mir Anamul Haq Jeri (Inam) joins the Department of Earth Sciences as the NANO Nuclear Teaching and Research Fellow in Nuclear Energy. This new role, funded by Nano Nuclear Energy Inc, a company spe...

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Our @cam.ac.uk alumni are innovators, educators, mentors, and changemakers whose influence resonates across local communities and around the globe. We want to honour those making a difference in their own unique way! Nominate yourself or someone else today alumni.cam.ac.uk/alumni-awards-and-honours

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#WorldCancerDay: Cambridge is #ChangingTheStoryOfCancer. Early diagnosis, prevention and research can improve outcomes and lead to kinder, more effective treatments. With @cambcancer.bsky.social and your generosity, we can transform how cancer is understood and treated. https://bit.ly/4qkDCAp

Formation Q gifts £1,675,000 to launch the Quantum Technologies Accelerated Alignment Initiative, using IonQ’s world-leading technology. The two-year applied program at the Cavendish Laboratory (@cambridgephysics.bsky.social) will help to turn quantum research into practical solutions.

New @cam.ac.uk – @ucl.ac.uk research shows weight loss drugs work, but lack of nutritional guidance leaves people at risk of deficiencies and muscle loss, especially when accessing meds privately. Here's what the lead researchers found: https://bit.ly/4pJLueH

Lack of support for people on weight loss drugs leaves them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts

People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not receive sufficient nutritional guidance to support safe and sustainable weight loss, leaving

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Wishing our #CambridgeAlumni community across the world a Happy New Year. 🎇 May 2026 be filled with new achievements, adventures and discoveries!

Before you log off for mince pies, here's one last must-read: CAM's Michaelmas edition featuring Chancellor, Chris Smith, historian Mia Bay, and many new & familiar favourites 👉 https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine?utm_source=bluesky&utm_content=1765907224

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🐾 You and your goldie might share more than good looks. Researchers at @PDN_Cambridge have identified strong evidence that humans and golden retrievers have shared genetic roots for their behaviour. 👉 https://bit.ly/3KtUsOx

Nadia Erkamp’s journey at Cambridge shows how philanthropy transforms lives. Explore how her work is advancing understanding of neurodegenerative disease www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-giving/impact-stories/nadia-erkamp

We're so pleased to welcome the first PhD candidates - Luisa and Qianhui - to the CASCADE Centre, our new Computer Architecture and Semiconductor Design Centre. Their research has been made possible by the support the Centre receives from industry, including Arm & AMD. shorturl.at/OmJxt

Looking for more stories, updates, and alumni connections? We’re bringing #CambridgeAlumni to Instagram. Your space to stay inspired and connected. Watch the launch video here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRJ5O38jpm-/?igsh=MTJodjZxbXM5YWh1

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