Does a migratory bird's journey affect its chances of survival? 🦅
New Cambridge research suggests where birds stop to rest and refuel may be a key factor in whether populations thrive or decline.
Led by Dr Sayam U. Chowdhury from @CamZoology the study found that 12 of the 20
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- The UK government has announced plans to introduce a social media ban for under-16s by spring 2027. Professor @Sander_vdLinden shares his reaction to today's news, and measures it against the evidence we already have about social media restrictions. Learn more about his
00:00 - The UK government says under-16s will be banned from social media platforms by spring 2027. Professor Amy Orben, a psychologist from the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit @mrccbu and Fellow at @stjohnscam, gives her reaction to today's announcement and measures it against
00:00 - Top marks from Ofsted for @CamMathsSchool ✅ The specialist maths school, founded in association with the University of Cambridge and opened by @ELA_Trust in 2023, was judged ‘exceptional’ across all five inspection areas. Inspectors praised the School’s inclusive culture, and
- When emergencies happen, these Cambridge medical students are often first at the scene. Volunteering with @EastEnglandAmb, they provide vital care before an ambulance arrives. Read more about what they do 👇 bit.ly/448BMKi
- A lack of sexual reproduction in the world's earliest animals slowed evolution to a crawl half a billion years ago. But when competition and a lack of resources led to the development of sexual reproduction, it gave evolution a turbo boost. New research from @CamZoology 👇
- Cambridge Pride returns this Saturday on Jesus Green 🏳️🌈 Enjoy live performances, DJ sets, community conversations, shopping, food, and much more! Get everything you need to know at cambridgepride.co.uk #CambridgePride2026
- UK AI takes a leap forward. Zenith – the UK’s largest AI supercomputer – launches at Cambridge, alongside a new Sovereign AI Innovation Lab (SAIL). From transforming cancer care to fusion energy, collaboration and investment will unlock huge progress in meeting some of the
- Congratulations to our two Cambridge researchers on being awarded the 2026 #KavliPrize! 👏 Prof Christine Holt @PDN_Cambridge and Prof Vasily Belokurov @cambridge_astro are among 10 scientists worldwide to be recognised for their recent groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
- How can higher education thrive through equity, belonging and student success? Dr Jummy Okoya from the University of East London @UEL_News will focus on race and intersectionality for this year's Gloria Carpenter Lecture – free and open to all. Attend in-person 👉
- Do you have questions about postgraduate study at Cambridge? 🙋 Our postgraduate international Q&A webinar series explores the ins and outs of applying for a postgraduate degree at Cambridge, with dedicated time to answer your burning questions. The webinars occur on the last
- Cambridge University: Backrooms edition 👀 This eerie-looking corridor is part of Newnham College and has a history almost as long as its length. Designed by Basil Champneys, it is often said to be the second-longest corridor in Europe. According to College lore, it was built


















