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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 2d
It's World Mental Health Day. Here's a reminder that if you need support at Cambridge, you are not alone.

Reach out for what you need at our student support page: www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk/get-support
It's World Mental Health Day. Here’s your reminder that if you need support at Cambridge, you are not alone. If you're not sure who to reach out to at Cambridge, swipe across to read our guide. A person with a green speech bubble which says "I'm OK, but would like some advice." Text on the rest of the graphic says: You can reach out to your College Tutor, College Health and Wellbeing Team and the Postgraduate Wellbeing Service. A drawing of a person wearing a headset at a desktop computer with a purple speech bubble that says: "Things are challenging or stressful, and my usual ways of helping myself aren’t always working." Below the drawing are the words: You can reach out to the University Counselling or Postgraduate Wellbeing Service, and your College Health and Wellbeing Team. A drawing of a person looking anxious and unsure with a dark green speech bubble that says: "The way I’m feeling is often impacting my day to day life." Undernead that are the words: You can reach out to the University Counselling Service, your NHS GP, your College Health and Wellbeing Team and the University Mental Health Advice Service.
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 3d
Cambridge has been ranked joint third in the world by the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings 2025 🎉

#THEunirankings #CambridgeUniversity #UniversityOfCambridge #Cambridge #Universities #HigherEducation #ApplyingToCambridge
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Centre for Climate Repair @climaterepair.bsky.social · 2d
Join us at @eng.cam.ac.uk's Constance Tipper Lecture Theatre at 1pm, or watch live online: www.youtube.com/live/WiwuqtJ...
Discover Climate Repair: another kind of climate action
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Centre for Climate Repair @climaterepair.bsky.social · 2d
Our new seminar series is starting soon! This is a chance to discover climate repair, explore research happening right now, and consider the big questions around it all. The first, on Thursday 16th October, will have Prof @hughhunt.bsky.social and Clara Botto introducing this big and timely topic.
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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 4d
Alumni Nathan Jackrazi & @amyrochford.bsky.social have won the 2025 @kingscollege.bsky.social #Entrepreneurship Prize with their start-up Axo Neurotech 🎉

Third prize went to MPhil student Chris Tagnon, co-founder of CAST Energy 🥉

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 9d
This week, Vice-Chancellor Prof Deborah Prentice marked the start of the new academic year by giving her annual address to the University in the Senate House.

Watch the full video on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/AC-DShX4hi8
Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice's annual address to the University of Cambridge – 2025
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 9d
Join us for an inspiring #BlackHistoryMonth of talks, formals, art and tours from @malikalnasir.bsky.social @cambridgebah.bsky.social @@stcatharines.bsky.social @homertoncollege.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social and more.

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Marking achievements and ambitions as part of Black History Month at Cambridge
October brings a new academic year but it also offers the opportunity to celebrate Black talent. A number of events and activities are being staged around the
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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 11d
New #research: conductive #microfibres turn everyday objects into #healthcare monitors & energy devices⚡

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Researchers @cam.ac.uk & collaborators demo this function using a #robotic hand, pencil & plier tool

🎬 Watch youtu.be/1n7mRr67Irg

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Conductive microfibres turn objects into healthcare monitors
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Robinson College, Cambridge @robinsoncollege.bsky.social · 5d
Assisted Memories: Have Your cake and Eat It

Using a simple model for defective memories, Professor Lapidoth will demonstrate some of Shannon’s key theorems on Data Compression & Channel Coding, at the heart of Information Theory

Tues 28 Oct 6pm Robinson College

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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 6d
Alumnus Michael Korn has launched BLUE GARAGE an "Applied Commercialisation Lab”, part lab, part community, part launchpad, designed to help early-stage companies move from working prototypes to scalable, investable products.
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Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery (C2D3) @cambridgec2d3.bsky.social · 9d
We are excited to announce the return of the popular lecture series: Language Models and Intelligent Agentic Systems

The lectures will take place on Tue and Thu, starting 14 October 2025 at 5pm.

LR4, Engineering Dep

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Royce Cambridge @roycecambridge.bsky.social · 12d
Are you interested in learning the basics of analysing X-ray #diffractionpatterns?

📍Join us on 24-28 November for a technically focused course at the Maxwell Centre @cam.ac.uk

Aimed at MPhil, PhD students and PDRAs.

Book your place via the QR code. #xrdtraining #UniofCambridge #research #data
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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 10d
New Fellow: Professor Swami Swaminathan FREng is shaping the future of green energy with breakthrough models that enable cleaner, quieter combustion system using low- and zero-carbon fuels. @eng.cam.ac.uk
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Swami Swaminathan FREng
Professor Swami Swaminathan is shaping the future of green energy with breakthrough models that enable cleaner, quieter combustion system using low- and zero-carbon fuels.
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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 11d
New #research: conductive #microfibres turn everyday objects into #healthcare monitors & energy devices⚡

www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/smart-m...

Researchers @cam.ac.uk & collaborators demo this function using a #robotic hand, pencil & plier tool

🎬 Watch youtu.be/1n7mRr67Irg

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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 12d
If you're new to Cambridge: Get. This. Guide. 👇
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Cambridge University Library @theul.bsky.social · 13d
🍂Michaelmas term starts this week!

We’ve created a guide for new and returning University of Cambridge students, including online resources, top tips, skills training, tours, collections, and what’s new this term.

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A view across Cambridge colleges towards Cambridge University Library
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 12d
Hands up if you're moving to Cambridge this week! ✋

Welcome to all our new students and staff, and welcome back to everyone who's already part of our wonderful Cambridge community.
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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 25d
Dept spin-out to develop wearable #etextile tech for early detection of heart defects
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"Polytecks tech records electrical heart signals but also achieves higher spatial resolution than a conventional ECG" - founder Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano @cambridge-ee.bsky.social
Ruben is seen holding and demonstrating one of his prototype devices in a lab setting. The image also shows the company logo and an illustration of how the device fits to a human arm within a wearable strap
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ai@cam @ai.cam.ac.uk · 24d
🚀 Do you have an #AI idea that could have real-world impact? 🚀

We’re offering @cam.ac.uk researchers the chance to get up to £25k + 6 months’ support to bring bold concepts to life through our new AI-deas Sprint Programme.

📅 Deadline: 10 Oct
www.ai.cam.ac.uk/calls/ai-dea...
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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 13d
A study published in The Lancet Global Health has revealed stark global inequalities in survival after emergency abdominal surgery for traumatic injuries.

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Royce Cambridge @roycecambridge.bsky.social · 18d
Join our team as our new Research and Business Engagement Manager.

The strategic leadership role will drive the next phase focusing on translational #research and deepening research business engagement.

Find out more and apply ➡️ lnkd.in/e5XD7T-j

#materialscience #Royce #businessengagement
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Royce Cambridge @roycecambridge.bsky.social · 18d
📣 The 4th edition of the #Royce #CleanroomTraining is coming to the @cam.ac.uk on 12-16 January 2026!

🥼 This course will provide hands-on training in transistor fabrication and analysis within a clean room environment.

🔗 Apply to the course via link in comments by Friday 30 October 2025. #CORDE
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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 18d
Congratulations to Professor Swami Swaminathan on being elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of his outstanding and continuing contributions to the profession.

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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 20d
Hugh Thomas has won the John Winbolt Prize for his paper, 'Can sharing car trips deliver meaningful emissions savings? The case of Great Britain' published in the journal Applied Energy.

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 24d
Become 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/3VgJhuz

#PeerReviewWeek #ResearchIntegrity
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Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge @eng.cam.ac.uk · 25d
Dept spin-out to develop wearable #etextile tech for early detection of heart defects
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"Polytecks tech records electrical heart signals but also achieves higher spatial resolution than a conventional ECG" - founder Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano @cambridge-ee.bsky.social
Ruben is seen holding and demonstrating one of his prototype devices in a lab setting. The image also shows the company logo and an illustration of how the device fits to a human arm within a wearable strap
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