One of the oldest
professorships
Sera Markoff appointed 17th Plumian Professor of Astronomy. The black hole expert is latest in line of distinguished astronomers to hold professorship – including Sir Arthur Eddington, Sir Fred Hoyle, and Lord Martin Rees – since 1704.
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News - Poetry, art and the fight for clean rivers: the year ahead at Cambridge University Library
2026 promises to be another thrilling year of exhibitions, events and research projects at Cambridge University Library.
News - How much for a 'bot army'?
For the first time, the Cambridge Online Trust and Safety Index reveals the price of a bot army across hundreds of online platforms with real-time data for fake accounts.
News - We may never be able to tell if AI becomes conscious
This gulf in knowledge could be exploited by a tech industry intent on selling the “next level of AI cleverness”, argues philosopher Dr Tom McClelland.
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more
Exhibitions - LATE at Kettle's Yard: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Students from the Royal College of Art stage an evening of performance, music, talks, and more in the context of Harold Offeh’s exhibition 'Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could be Sweet'.
Admissions - Think Cambridge: until Wednesday 4 February to Friday 13 February
Join our undergraduate Think Cambridge webinar series for an introduction to the University of Cambridge. For students in Years 10, 11 or 12, the series will give you advice about how to apply and the opportunity to hear from current students and staff.
Exhibitions - Made in Ancient Egypt - until Sunday 12 April 2026
From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? Find out at the Fitzwilliam Museum's exhibition.
Student perspectives
A glimpse inside Clare Hall, a graduate college of the University of Cambridge
A glimpse inside Clare Hall, a graduate college of the University of Cambridge
