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Sahana from @StCatharinesCollegeCambridge talks about being part of Brown Girl Link Up: the community for South Asian Women and Non-Binary People at Cambridge ❤️

A new Cambridge University study has found that wild honeyguide birds prefer to cooperate with people who have learned local cultural traditions, to find and access honey-filled bees’ nests.

Our society is more unequal than ever, as the top 1% control over 44% of the world’s wealth while 689 million people are living on less than $1.90 per day. In this episode, we asked our guests what the future of fairness, justice, and equality should look like, and how their research can help to bring about a fairer society. Alexa Hagerty and Natalie Jones shared how injustice can be thought of

Hear from some of our students and recent graduates on being a student who is Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) at Cambridge University. We welcome applications from all talented people, regardless of background or ethnicity.

Ramadan Kareem! Earlier this week, hundreds attended the Open Iftar at King's College as people broke their fast on an evening of reflection and community. Thanks to Open Iftar for the video footage! ️ #OpenIftar #Ramadan #KingsCollege #CambridgeUniversity #CambridgeUni #Cambridge #UniversityOfCambridge

The Living Laboratory for Sustainability (www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/living-lab) provides opportunities for students to improve sustainability across the University through projects, internships and research. This short film showcases some of the activities and people involved over the last academic year (2015/16).

The Realise project's aim is to encourage more young people in care to consider higher education. We run a large number of events ranging from science days to theatre days to give a taste of life as a student at Cambridge.

"You stab people, it's a very good bonding experience..." Dan is a Natural Sciences student at @StCatharinesCollegeCambridge armed with épée. He is part of the University's Fencing club, which caters for all levels, from beginners to those looking to compete in international competitions! #MyCambridgeSoc #StudentLife #Fencing #UniSport #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #UniversityOfCambridge

Some of the most deprived areas in England are located in the eastern region. The New Horizons project run by housing association CHS Group, with the help of Cambridge University researchers, has been helping those furthest away from the job market to get back into work.

Read more about Prem's work as a PhD student here: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/people/gill/ Prem Gill of the Scott Polar Research Institute talks about how he has found a way of counting Antarctic seals from space.

When Sonita met Paige. Jesus College student and vlogging influencer PaigeY interviews the Master of Jesus College Sonita Alleyne, asking questions from students and Paige’s online followers. Hear what it’s like to be the first woman to hold the post, why young people should consider applying to Cambridge and the lessons Sonita learned during her own Cambridge degree.

Cambridge University students introduce their clubs and societies in this series directed by Ibz Mo. Part 2 features: 00:00 May Week Alternative 00:43 India Society 01:34 Oxfam Society 02:21 Sikh Society Full list of societies on the Cambridge University Student Union website: https://bit.ly/2KapRny

A ten-year project to study and digitise some 80,000 cases recorded by two famous astrological physicians has opened a wormhole into the everyday worries and desires of people who lived 400 years ago. Tumble down the Casebooks Project rabbit-hole here: https://casebooks.lib.cam.ac.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYuWHQh6576FDZhFJm-MZbw

In this series directed by Ibz Mo, Cambridge University students introduce their clubs and societies. Part 3 features: 00:00 Cambridge Refugee Scholarship Campaign (CRSC) 01:10 The Cambridge Majlis 02:16 St John’s College JCR (Junior Combination Room) 03:28 Cam FM For a full list of societies, check the Cambridge University Student Union website: https://bit.ly/2KapRny

Matt Coombes moved to Cambridge from Newcastle-upon-Tyne and quickly found a new family at his College and on his course. Fear of being away from home should never be a thing that puts people off, he says. Find out about applying to Cambridge: http://bit.ly/ApplyCambridge-M Matt is a Land Economy student at Homerton College. He went to Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy in Gateshead.

Cambridge Festival of Ideas explores new and original thinking on some of the most pressing issues of the day. The aim of the Festival is to fuel people’s interest in arts, humanities and social sciences through a series of events ranging from talks, debates and film screenings to exhibitions and comedy nights. Of the over 250 events at the Festival, most are free. www.festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk/

If you are thinking of applying to university and need some support, you may find some useful advice in a recent series of webinars hosted by the university, which you can see here: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/care The talks brought together care leavers, foster parents and people in positions to help them.

The drug olaparib has now been used to treat over 140,000 patients globally, changing the outlook for people with breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers. Professor Sir Steve Jackson talks about chance, risk, curiosity and shots-on-goal in the journey of his discovery. Find out more here: https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/olaparib-cancer-drug-steve-jackson

Open Cambridge is part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. Designed to offer special access to places that are normally closed to the public or charge admission. The initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and heritage of their community. This year's programme features a wonderful mixture of events, ranging from Tall Tales: secrets of the tower,

The Cambridge African Caribbean Society went viral last year when 14 black students posed for a photograph at St John's College. One year on find out more about some of the people behind the photo that got everybody talking about perception, representation and diversity. UPDATE: Peter's Twitter handle is now @PeterFasholaUyi and his name is Peter Fashola-Uyi. Also, hear Ore challenge more