Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations

Before many people even know they're pregnant, crucial stages of development are already underway. @cam.ac.uk researchers have identified a genetic switch that could deepen our understanding of fertility, IVF and pregnancy loss. https://bit.ly/4A4fvft

Big congratulations to Cambridge researchers Professor Clemens Kaminski and Professor Duncan McFarlane, who have been elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of their outstanding contributions to engineering and technology https://bit.ly/4yFeBVB

In case you missed it... 👀 From uncovering hidden worlds beneath our feet to rethinking what anxiety really means, these were some of your favourite stories from our summer e-news: https://news.cam.ac.uk/cr/AQiPkhIQlMSQARj51srIATCDiuQQhWaBluR75WznF9pDAMMl4D5DEz5CiEaYSPEsSP-oKik

What @cam.ac.uk has achieved, and will achieve, is enhanced and shaped by philanthropy. Thanks to the passion, energy and vision of our donors, partners and supporters, we are empowered to dream bigger and see further.

Cambridge scientists have, for the first time, used an extremely precise genome editing technique called base editing to study gene function in human embryos. They found that a gene called NANOG is essential for forming the future body from an embryo. https://bit.ly/4A4fvft

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.

Meet Professor Shruti Kapila, who has brought Indian political thought to @cam.ac.uk – and with it, new insights into the political phenomenon of our age. Read more in the latest edition of Cambridge Alumni Magazine @yourscambridge.bsky.social ⬇️ www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine/iss...

In 2026, the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), part of our Dept., marks 60 years of #manufacturing #engineering #education at @cam.ac.uk 🎉 www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/celebra... 📌 The IfM has also launched a 60th Anniversary Fund www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/give-to-camb... @yourscambridge.bsky.social

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌏 and we are extending an invitation to come to the University of Cambridge and hear about the state of Planetary Health from a global expert Professor Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood. 🔗https://buytickets.at/cambridgezero/2218130 #NowForClimate #CambridgeZero

Cambridge researchers are uncovering the mix of pesticides, parasites and climate stress driving global bee declines. Their work reveals how #bees are adapting and fighting back, offering clues for protecting pollinators and the ecosystems we all depend on https://bit.ly/4dSOKk3

The ArCH project gives researchers a secure space to experiment with #AI tools for transcription, handwritten text recognition, image analysis, and text analysis. Join us in this Cambridge Conversations to explore what inspired the tool behind it on Wednesday 10 June https://bit.ly/4af4YCT

New Cambridge–led research highlights #menopause as a key turning point for #BreastCancer helping us understand when risk changes and why, calling for better screening strategies, earlier detection and more personalised approaches to #WomensHealth https://bit.ly/4tVRkLV

Traveling this summer? Did you know your local alumni group is an amazing resource, supporting everything from career networking to mentoring and even providing international hospitality? Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4elqOpq

From queueing to shower in 1998 to en‑suite bliss in 2016: the facilities might change but the need for a room that feels like refuge never does 😇. Step into this issue's My Room, Your Room with Elizabeth Day, Author and student Elijah Denning at @queens.cam.ac.uk's CC31 👉 https://bit.ly/4fLXta5

Before On the Origin of Species, #Darwin left clues everywhere, in letters, marginalia and notebooks now held at the Cambridge University Library. Join us online to discover how #AI is transforming access to the past https://bit.ly/4uixICd

Where could a PhD in Plant Sciences take you? Holly Astley shares how her time at @cam.ac.uk shaped her path from PhD to to a dynamic career in biotech. Read Holly's story: tinyurl.com/yeypt5vv @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social @yourscambridge.bsky.social

Discover which members of our global community have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to society in science, education, medicine, the environment, and the arts 🙌. Find the full list here: https://bit.ly/3OkSphW

Congratulations to Dr Julia Cooney, recently named in @Forbes 30 under 30 2026 🎉From spotting a gap in cognitive decline research to partnering with @Cambridge_Uni, Julia is recognised for her work on the early detection of cognitive decline and dementia.

Your Lent CAM 2026 is out 🗞️ Varsity news, insights on India, and a bold rethink of disasters and hazards, all in one place. Explore what’s shaping Cambridge today https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine/issue-107

What really drove Europe’s populist boom? #CambridgeResearch suggests the answer lies less in #immigration, and more in financial insecurity and dissatisfaction at work https://bit.ly/4sXXbzP

After completing her maths degree at Cambridge, Amy Weathercup co‑founded the first company to bring web browsing to mobile phones. Her later work with Cambridge i‑Teams opened doors for students to explore real technologies and new possibilities https://bit.ly/4dEt38D

This conversation is part of a wider commitment to addressing long‑standing gaps in knowledge, elevating underrepresented voices, and placing women’s biology at the centre of human health and wellbeing where it has always belonged. Watch the full recording https://bit.ly/4bzNwsK

How does research actually make a difference for mums around the world? Join us for a powerful conversation chaired by Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri, joined by Priscilla Day-Walsh, Tereza Cindrova-Davies and Roser Vento-Tormo. 📅 Thursday 26 February 🕖 7pm GMT 🖥️ Book online here https://bit.ly/4czkOu4

@EarthSciCam has welcomed Dr Mir Anamul Haq Jeri as the new NANO Nuclear Teaching & Research Fellow, boosting training for the next generation of nuclear scientists and advancing low‑carbon energy innovation https://bit.ly/3ZDQJC9

Our @cam.ac.uk alumni are innovators, educators, mentors, and changemakers whose influence resonates across local communities and around the globe. We want to honour those making a difference in their own unique way! Nominate yourself or someone else today alumni.cam.ac.uk/alumni-awards-and-honours

#WorldCancerDay: Cambridge is #ChangingTheStoryOfCancer. Early diagnosis, prevention and research can improve outcomes and lead to kinder, more effective treatments. With @cambcancer.bsky.social and your generosity, we can transform how cancer is understood and treated. https://bit.ly/4qkDCAp

New @cam.ac.uk – @ucl.ac.uk research shows weight loss drugs work, but lack of nutritional guidance leaves people at risk of deficiencies and muscle loss, especially when accessing meds privately. Here's what the lead researchers found: https://bit.ly/4pJLueH

Wishing our #CambridgeAlumni community across the world a Happy New Year. 🎇 May 2026 be filled with new achievements, adventures and discoveries!

Before you log off for mince pies, here's one last must-read: CAM's Michaelmas edition featuring Chancellor, Chris Smith, historian Mia Bay, and many new & familiar favourites 👉 https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine?utm_source=bluesky&utm_content=1765907224

🐾 You and your goldie might share more than good looks. Researchers at @PDN_Cambridge have identified strong evidence that humans and golden retrievers have shared genetic roots for their behaviour. 👉 https://bit.ly/3KtUsOx

Nadia Erkamp’s journey at Cambridge shows how philanthropy transforms lives. Explore how her work is advancing understanding of neurodegenerative disease www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-giving/impact-stories/nadia-erkamp

We're so pleased to welcome the first PhD candidates - Luisa and Qianhui - to the CASCADE Centre, our new Computer Architecture and Semiconductor Design Centre. Their research has been made possible by the support the Centre receives from industry, including Arm & AMD. shorturl.at/OmJxt

Looking for more stories, updates, and alumni connections? We’re bringing #CambridgeAlumni to Instagram. Your space to stay inspired and connected. Watch the launch video here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRJ5O38jpm-/?igsh=MTJodjZxbXM5YWh1

Join the conversation next Wednesday evening at @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social with James D. Zirin, lawyer, author and US talk-show host, to discuss autocracy in America during the second Trump administration 🗽 🎟️Free and open to all! 🔗 www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/events/autoc...

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore the @fitzmuseum.bsky.social's 'Made in Ancient Egypt' exhibition from the curator’s perspective and uncover the stories behind the artefacts in our upcoming Cambridge Conversations webinar! 🎟️Book your spot https://bit.ly/4nZER86

From Part II Plant Sciences to award-winning agri-tech leader & OBE, Belinda Clarke talks about studying Plant Sciences at @cam.ac.uk & how it shaped her career. Read Belinda's story: tinyurl.com/6up5trcr @yourscambridge.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social

🌍Explore our new Climate Innovation Map to learn about the journey from idea to cleantech company in the rich Cambridge eco-system. 🔗Link here: https://bit.ly/43u1WHB @cam.ac.uk @cisl.cam.ac.uk

Learn more about Wen's research for his PhD and life at Catz so far, thanks to the support of the Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme: www.caths.cam.ac.uk/... 3/3 @yourscambridge.bsky.social

We are really pleased to continue our long-standing support for Isaac Science, which has become an integral and valuable part of the physics teaching and learning landscape #MakingPhysicsMatter

We're delighted to share photos from the @cropscicentre.bsky.social International Partnerships event 2025 - a meeting of over 100 partners & collaborators from around the world celebrating the power of international partnerships to deliver impact from science. Read more at: tinyurl.com/4kmjeuuu

A £1.5M gift from @ogdentrust.bsky.social will help secure the future of @isaacphysics.org — a pioneering programme that aims to boost students’ confidence and attainment in STEM subjects, while equipping teachers with the time and tools they need.🙌 🔗 www.philanthropy.cam.ac.uk/impact-of-gi...

📢 Congratulations to alumnus Professor John Clarke @christscollegecam.bsky.social & @darwincollegecam.bsky.social) who has been jointly awarded the 2025 #NobelPrize in Physics for work revealing quantum physics in action. 👏 🎉 🔗 Full story: www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

⭐ Prof. Tim Dalgleish FBA FMedSci has been appointed the Dawson Professor of Young People’s #MentalHealth, a new role established thanks to a pioneering gift from Christina (2016; Hon Fellow 2019) & Peter (1974, NatSci; Hon Fellow 2019) Dawson 2/4 @yourscambridge.bsky.social @campsydept.bsky.social

Alumni profile: Lane Painter's mission to Mars How does someone with a degree in economics end up at the heart of space innovation? @darwincollegecam.bsky.social @ifmcambridge.bsky.social @yourscambridge.bsky.social www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/alumni-...

Which #CambridgeAlumni benefit will you be using this summer? ☀️ Whether you're strolling down familiar streets or you're far away from Cambridge, there are benefits for alumni everywhere. 🌎 For those who just graduated, check out the recent digital Yearbook 👇 www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/graduation-y...

The latest issue of CAM 105 is here! Packed with favourites and fresh finds. from My Room, Your Room with comedian and ‪@sidneysussex.bsky.social‬ alumnus Alex Horne, to a deep dive into how languages serve as the world’s repository of memory and knowledge. www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine/iss...