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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will meet the Queen for a heart-warming family engagement at the end of a nationwide ‘Christmas Express’ tour on the royal train, starting today. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will also be present at Tuesday’s event, offering a show of unity from senior members of … Read more
It’s the new McCarthyism, says Cambridge philosophy don as he blasts ‘woke’ constraints on freedom of speech in higher education Dr Arif Ahmed likened ‘woke’ constraints on freedom of speech to McCarthyism Cambridge is being balloted to approve policy requiring students and staff to be ‘respectful’ of others’ views Gonville and Caius College fellow is leading Campaign for … Read more
University Challenge viewers enjoy ‘boat race’ nail-biter with Oxford and Cambridge neck-and-neck on points with minutes to go during battle for a quarter-final spot As this series edges ever close to the final stage, the matches are hotting up Latest contest saw St John’s Cambridge take on Balliol Oxford in boat race battle Host Jeremy … Read more
Thrifty Kate strikes again! Duchess of Cambridge recycles £790 Gucci blouse as she releases new video for her Early Years project – after first wearing it in 2019 Kate Middleton recycled a £790 blouse in clip released by Kensington Palace The purple Gucci pussy bow blouse was first sported by royal in March 2019 Duchess … Read more
Free speech row erupts at Cambridge as academics revolt over new rule demanding they be ‘respectful of the diverse identities of others’ The University of Cambridge is at the centre of a free speech row with lecturers Academics refused to back a rule which could mean they face disciplinary action for mocking people or ideas … Read more
The world-famous Boat Race will be moved away from the River Thames for only the second time in its 165-year continuous history due safety fears over Hammersmith Bridge. Health and safety officials banned all river traffic from passing under the 133-year-old suspension bridge in August after inspectors discovered cracks in the structure. The closure has … Read more
The world-famous Boat Race will be moved away from the River Thames for only the second time in its 165-year continuous history due safety fears over Hammersmith Bridge. Health and safety officials banned all river traffic from passing under the 133-year-old suspension bridge in August after inspectors discovered cracks in the structure. The closure has … Read more
This is the librarian in charge of Cambridge University Library when two priceless notebooks belonging to scientist Charles Darwin went missing 20 years ago. Peter Fox was head of the library when the books, worth ‘many millions’, went missing on his watch in November 2000. When their absence was discovered in January 2001, it was … Read more
Two notebooks filled with Charles Darwin’s writings and drawings were stolen from Cambridge University Library 20 years ago, curators believe. One of them contains the 19th Century scientist’s Tree of Life sketch, which famously explores the evolutionary relationship between species. The notebooks have not been found following ‘extensive searches’ over the two decades they have … Read more
Egyptian security officials will face trial for allegedly killing Cambridge student who was tortured so badly his mother had to identify him by the tip of his nose Giulio Regeni’s tortured body was found on a roadside in Cairo in 2016 He suffered many broken bones and had letters carved into his skin The PhD … Read more