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We asked if you had any Cambridge-related New Year's resolutions... is yours in our round-up of our favourites?
January 13, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Why do #Venezuela and #Greenland matter to U.S. power? Professor Helen Thompson shares her analysis.

Helen Thompson is Professor of Political Economy at @campolis.bsky.social and a Fellow at Clare College.
January 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Calm winter morning skies over Cripps Court 🌕

📍 @queens.cam.ac.uk
📸 Lloyd Mann
An early morning view of the Cripps Court at Queens' College in Cambridge, with snow on the ground, moon visible in the sky, and two individuals walking outside.
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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New year, new career? Make it happen at @cam.ac.uk

Explore more than 170 vacancies covering academic, research, professorial and professional services roles 👉 https://bit.ly/42Lm08d
Five students walking through St John's College. Text overlays read: "We're hiring" and "Explore over 170 vacancies across professorial, academic and professional service roles".
January 12, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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A quiet winter morning in #Cambridge earlier this week ❄️

📸 Lloyd Mann
Reflection of King's College Chapel in the River Cam, with a dusting of snow covering the surrounding ground and a clear blue sky. A view of punts lined up on the River Cam in Cambridge on a winter morning, with a pink building illuminated in the background. View of the River Cam in Cambridge during winter, showing a frost-covered riverbank and reflected trees with the Clare College Bridge visible in the distance. Mathematical Bridge over the River Cam at Queens' College, Cambridge, flanked by historic buildings with snow-dusted roofs on a winter morning.
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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A drug used to treat hot flushes could also slow #breastcancer, says a team @crukcamcentre.bsky.social 💊

A Cambridge-led trial shows a progesterone-like treatment eases symptoms and has anti-cancer activity.

Read more about the study 👇
https://bit.ly/49cXCzZ
A graphic image of a menopausal woman experiencing a hot flush below a text overlay that reads: 'New Cambridge research: Hot flush treatment has anti-breast cancer activity, study finds'.
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Is the U.S. action in Venezuela lawful, unlawful or legally grey? Professor Marc Weller shares his analysis.

Watch the full interview on YouTube 👉 https://bit.ly/4szTRMA

Marc Weller is Professor of International Law @campolis.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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What should you stop doing in 2026? ⛔

Here are 12 ways to improve your wellbeing and productivity – based on decades of world-leading #research from experts at @mrccbu.bsky.social @eng.cam.ac.uk and @psychiatry-ucam.bsky.social 👇
https://bit.ly/49aIX8p
A joyful person with raised arms celebrating under a clear blue sky. Text above him reads: 'Boost your life in 2026': 12 top tips from Cambridge experts for a healthier body and mind'.
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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As 2026 begins, could your next career step be at #Cambridge? 💭

For Prof Hiranya Peiris, Cambridge stands out for 3 reasons: world-class resources, an outstanding #research environment, and a culture of cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Browse our job vacancies 👉 https://bit.ly/4qolCFW
January 6, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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A winter sunrise over #Cambridge this morning ❄️

📸 Lloyd Mann
Aerial view of King's College Chapel in Cambridge, showing historic buildings covered in snow during a sunrise. Aerial view of the Cambridge University Library and surrounding landscape dusted with snow, during sunrise. Aerial view of Cambridge covered in snow, featuring the River Cam and several bridges connecting snow-covered landscapes and historic buildings.
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Wishing all our students, staff, alumni and friends around the world a happy and hopeful 2026 🎉

📸 Nick Saffell

#HappyNewYear
A scenic view of the Trinity Street in Cambridge, with historical buildings, pedestrians, and a bright red post box. A text overlay at the bottom of the image reads: "Happy New Year 2026 from the University of Cambridge".
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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It's almost time to say goodbye to 2025... where will you be celebrating the New Year?

📍 @stjohnscollege.bsky.social
📸 Nick Saffell
A detailed view of an ornate gate featuring a regal emblem with an eagle and a colourful shield, with the historic architecture of St John's College in the background.
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Congratulations to the five Cambridge academics and Fellows who have been recognised in the New Year Honours 2026 🎉

Explore their achievements in our round-up: www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambrid...
December 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Merry Christmas to all our students, staff, alumni and friends around the world 🎄

📸 Lloyd Mann
Winter scene featuring a punt gliding across the River Cam, near a snow-covered arch bridge, accompanied by a 'Merry Christmas from the University of Cambridge' greeting.
December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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It wouldn't be Christmas without the Carols from @kingscollege.bsky.social ⛪

Watch the world-famous King's College Choir traditional candlelit celebration today at 5:45pm on BBC Two.

Listen to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' at 3pm on BBC Radio 4.

📸 Sir Cam
Night view of King's College Chapel in Cambridge, showing the intricate Gothic architecture and large stained glass window under a clear sky.
December 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Meet the people at the heart of this year’s University of Cambridge Christmas film ❤️

Watch the Gospel Choir Society's full performance of 'Oh Happy Day' on our YouTube channel 👉 https://youtu.be/WzmwvYHVF8A
December 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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A special night at Selwyn College Chapel 🕯️

@selwyn1882.bsky.social 's annual carol service for alumni and friends took place in Selwyn Chapel on 10 December. Were you there to feel the Christmas magic?
December 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Merry Christmas to everyone in Cambridge and around the world 🎄

Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice and Chancellor Lord Chris Smith share their Christmas and New Year wishes, alongside a joyful performance from the University’s first-ever Gospel Choir society.
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The evening lights of King’s Parade 🌉

📸 Lloyd Mann
Night-time view of King's Parade in Cambridge, featuring long exposure light trails from moving vehicles, illuminated shops, and historic architecture.
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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How cheap is it to build a bot army? 🤖

Find out using the first global index to track real-time prices for verifying fake accounts on 500 platforms, from TikTok to Amazon 👇
https://bit.ly/44s9QSu
Illustration promoting new Cambridge research on the cost of building a bot army, featuring a figure in a hood facing a large computer screen against a dark network-like background.
December 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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We're delighted to announce that Roland Sinker CBE will take up a new role as inclusive innovation and growth lead at the University of Cambridge in the new year.

Roland joins the University on secondment following his role as Chief Executive at @cuh.nhs.uk

Read more 👉 bit.ly/3MvVbzm
December 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Green Street shines bright through the December nights 🤩

📸 Lloyd Mann
Evening view of a bustling narrow street in Cambridge, illuminated by overhead string lights and lined with historic brick buildings and shops.
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Tree rings -> volcanic eruption -> Black Death ☠️

Clues in tree rings have showed researchers that a volcanic eruption, or a several, sparked a sequence of events that led to the Black Death in Europe. Find out how they worked it out: https://bit.ly/3KqSGOg 🧪

#Climate #Skystorians
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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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
Graduation day at St Catharine's College in Cambridge, with students in academic robes holding umbrellas in the rain. Two individuals in formal attire from Lucy Cavendish College in Cambridge, holding umbrellas and smiling. A group of graduates in academic regalia smiling under umbrellas at Jesus College in Cambridge, with a historic building and a flag in the background. A group of graduates and staff in colourful robes gathered together at Wolfson College in Cambridge.
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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How big do you think this baby anaconda might grow up to? 🤔
a) 1m
b) 3m
c) 5m
c) 7m
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM