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How are you all feeling, Cambridge freshers? Some of you are loving every minute, some are finding your feet, and some are missing home. Most of you might be a bit of everything, and that's okay. If you'd like to talk to someone, find out more on our student support webpage: https://bit.ly/4yLIsLt

Cambridge students: Want to know how to get the most out of life at Cambridge? 💡 Lisa Déry, Head of Wellbeing at @trinityhallcamb.bsky.social, talks us through 5 tips 👇

Brazil’s forests have been at the mercy of its presidents for decades 🌳🌎 As the country goes to the polls, a new study from @camzoology.bsky.social reveals dramatic swings in habitat destruction under 7 Brazilian leaders 👉 https://bit.ly/4Bn4oPq

What happens when city organisations work together on sustainability? The University of Cambridge is working with local experts, city leaders and community groups to help shape a more sustainable city. See how we're working together to make a difference: https://bit.ly/47uYgqO #CambridgeInCommon

86 scientists are featured in GCSE exam specifications for science. But only one is a woman. Researchers from @cambridgephysics.bsky.social @cambridgeastro.bsky.social @kicc-cambridge.bsky.social say this could be contributing to girls dropping STEM subjects at 16 👇 https://bit.ly/4yYfaKi

How can collecting plants help prevent their extinction? 🪴 @cubotanicgarden.bsky.social Expedition Botanist Matthew Jeffery is collecting plants and seeds worldwide and helping build a global conservation resource for the future. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4jPlu2n

The Friars' Building bathes in the October sun ☀️ 📍 @queens.cam.ac.uk 📸 Lloyd Mann

We are delighted to announce that we're extending our joint PhD programme with @astrazeneca.com over the next 3 years. This programme has supported almost 200 PhD students to date. Learn more about our partnership to drive progress for patients and society 👉 https://bit.ly/4hWp1uc

Thinking about postgraduate study at Cambridge? 💭 Join our Virtual Postgraduate Open Days from 2–13 November and discover what it's really like to study here. Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/3VRliWo

Did you know the Virginia creeper on the walls of @selwyn1882.bsky.social's Old Court can climb over 12 metres high? 🍁 The College's gardeners keep the foliage trimmed so students can still enjoy the view from their windows! 📸 Lloyd Mann

Autumn has arrived at @cubotanicgarden.bsky.social! Which events will fall into your diary? 🍂 Explore autumn tours, family trails, and our famous Cambridge Botanic Lights 👇 https://bit.ly/4Bb7QMU

Could a warming Arctic lead to colder and snowier winters in the UK? ❄️ Clues from 6,000 years ago suggest it's a possibility. New research from @scottpolar.bsky.social 👉 https://bit.ly/4i2Ob9c

A small round hole in a Neanderthal's shoulder blade tells an extraordinary story 🦴🔎 Researchers @cam-archaeology.bsky.social have uncovered what may be the earliest known evidence of a human ancestor killed by a wooden spear. Dig further into this new study 👉 https://bit.ly/4yK2QNM

Wait… let me wipe the lens and welcome our new students! 📲🥳 Cambridge has come to life once again with the sights and sounds of a new academic year, as our students settle into university life 🩵 How have you been spending your first few weeks? Tell us in the comments 👇

What can 6 weeks of volunteering achieve? This summer, 25 Cambridge students volunteered with 19 local organisations tackling inequality across the city. Discover how they've been working together to build a more inclusive region 👉 https://bit.ly/47SYLLm #CambridgeInCommon

Matriculation moments at Emmanuel College 🥳 As matriculations come to a close, our first term officially begins. We’re delighted to see our new students settling in and getting involved with everything Cambridge has to offer ❤️ Can you spot our honorary matriculant? 🐶

What can a 194-year-old tortoise teach us about ageing? 🐢 Scientists, including @jstgerlach.bsky.social @peterhousecam.bsky.social, have been studying the DNA of Jonathan – the world’s oldest living land animal – to uncover clues about his extraordinary longevity. Read more: https://bit.ly/4AQVBVE

Fun in the autumn sun @churchillcol.bsky.social's matriculation ceremony ☀️ Our new students officially joined the Churchill community earlier this week, with plenty of happy faces all round. And it looks like a certain heron was hoping to join the College too! 👀

It was all sunshine and smiles at Clare College's matriculation ceremony 🌞 Our new students gathered in their gowns to mark the moment they officially became members of the University. A very warm welcome to Cambridge, and happy matriculating! 🩵 📸 Nick Saffell

How long does a butterfly live? 🦋 A few weeks for most, but pollen-eating Heliconius can live up to a year – and have much bigger brains. @ebablab.bsky.social from @camzoology.bsky.social is exploring how brains and behaviour can drive the evolution of new species 👉 bit.ly/4jFJJzG

Happy matriculation to all our new students! 🎓 Say hello to our matriculants at @stedmundscam.bsky.social, who had the chance to wear their formal gowns for the very first time last Friday 🩵 Welcome to Cambridge! 👋 📸 Nick Saffell

New to cycling in Cambridge? Here are a few tips to help you get around safely and enjoy the ride. 1. Lock it up 🔒 2. Lights on after dark 💡 3. Red means stop 🚦 4. Take care at junctions 👀 5. Consider wearing a helmet 🪖 6. Ring your bell 🔔 7. Leave the bike if you've had a few 🍻

In the early Middle Ages, the Anglo-Saxons developed a “Little England” in Rome. New research from @rorynaismith.bsky.social @francescatinti.bsky.social @department-asnc.bsky.social suggests that early English expats avoided ‘travel money’ hassle thanks to the Pope. More: https://bit.ly/4hrFfKc

"Cambridge does change... it hasn’t survived for 817 years by staying the same." Today, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice marked the beginning of the new academic year by giving her annual address to the University in the Senate House. Watch the full address 👇 https://bit.ly/47sUazc

Hannah Fry is competing in The Celebrity Traitors! 🕵️‍♀️ PhD student Ellie @sidneysussex.bsky.social explains how maths could help Hannah on the show 🧮 Catch it tonight at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Hannah is Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics and a Fellow at @queens.cam.ac.uk.

Matriculations are underway across Cambridge! 🎓 Postgraduate students at @CaiusCollege are among the first to don their gowns and be formally admitted to membership of the University. We couldn’t be more excited to see the University and the city come alive with our amazing students once again.

Cambridge University announces a new Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute focused on understanding and improving brain health across our lifespan, from early childhood through to old age. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4hpgZsl @mrccbu.bsky.social

Looking for a new role? Explore new opportunities at the University of Cambridge 🧑‍🏫🧑‍💻👩‍💼 Browse through over 100 of our academic, research and professorial vacancies on our jobs page: https://bit.ly/42Lm08d

A new way to track nature restoration is revealing millions of young trees naturally taking root in the Scottish Highlands 🌲 Using aerial laser scans, @clr-cambridge.bsky.social researchers have created detailed 3D maps showing the scale of forest regeneration. Learn more 👇 https://bit.ly/4iKMzDg

Cambridge scientists have shown that girls and boys show differences in what they pay attention to, even at birth 👶 Find out more 👇 https://bit.ly/4rpXft5

Summer's fading, autumn's arriving 🍂 Where’s your favourite place in Cambridge to enjoy the new season? 🍁☕

Nearly 500 years ago, Henry VIII’s dissolution enforcer saved a dangerous Catholic manuscript from likely destruction. Now its lost pages have been rediscovered! 📜 New Cambridge research exposes the split loyalties of one of Tudor England’s great survivors. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4y1neJW

Has your partner ever woken you up at night with their coughing? Has your coughing ever woken them up? New research suggests it could be due to air pollution levels in your area, even if those levels are low. Find out more 👇 https://bit.ly/4deuKc0

Do you enjoy reading? 📚 Whether you like a Jane Austen classic or #Heartstopper, reading is good for your mental health and wellbeing – and could help protect you from dementia. Find out why 👇 https://bit.ly/4dzncAE #NationalYearOfReading2026

If you could speak to your younger self, what would you say? Our honorary degree graduates reflect on the advice they’d give, looking back at where they started. A special thanks to: Sir Richard Eyre The Rt Hon. Baroness Carr Professor Yuk-Ming Dennis Lo Sir George Benjamin Professor Philippe Sands

A few precious drops of rain bring relief to scorching Cambridge – puddles have never looked so good 💧☀️ 📸 Lloyd Mann #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge

Cambridge has risen to 2nd place in @theguardian.com University Guide 2027 🎉 We’re proud to rank in the top 3 nationally in 22 subject areas.

One of the oldest known 3D animal fossils has been discovered in a Norwegian sheep field 🐑 Cambridge researchers led the team that discovered Charnia, a 560-million-year-old ‘goo-filled bag’ whose 3D fossil preservation is extremely rare. Read more: https://bit.ly/46eKIz6

The rain has finally landed, but how has the drought affected Cambridge? ☔️☀️

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.

What happened in the cosmic dark ages, before the universe’s first stars appeared? A tiny UK-developed satellite called CosmoCube, will use the dark side of the moon to block out all the noise from Earth and listen for a faint whisper from the early universe. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bNaWfe

Cambridge is to lead the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Mitochondrial Genome Therapeutics thanks to a £50m investment. The Centre will enable new treatments into devastating mitochondrial DNA diseases. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4hPbG79

NICE criteria for referrals for breast cancer risk assessment miss up to 95% of women under 50 who develop the disease within 10 years. Cambridge’s BOADICEA tool was able to identify 8 times as many. Read: https://bit.ly/4pVGHIM @breastcancernow.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @dphpc.bsky.social