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Kwame Anthony Appiah (Clare 1972): The Ethicist

Professor Appiah, a decorated scholar, award-winning author, best-selling novelist, professor, and long-time columnist for the New York Times Magazine, spent one year at Cambridge University as a medical student. It was but a brief detour on his way to studying philosophy, the field for which he is known throughout the world. His words have touched thousands of lives.
We're marking our 25th Anniversary!

We're marking our 25th Anniversary!

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Boston, MA: Tour of Old North Church and Dinner

event November 8, 3.00pm EST
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OxCam New England welcomes alumni for an afternoon exploring Old North!

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Portland, OR: Oregon Autumn Dinner

event November 8, 7.45pm PST
location_on Portland, OR

Join Oregon Oxford and Cambrdige Society for an autumn dinner in Portland!

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San Diego, CA: Oxford vs Cambridge Lawn Bowling Match

event November 15, 12.30pm PST
location_on San Diego, CA

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Join the Oxford & Cambridge Society of San Diego for a Bowls Match Challenge!

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Recent news

Alumnus awarded Nobel Prize

Alumnus awarded Nobel Prize

October 21 2025

University of Cambridge alumnus Professor John Clarke has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, jointly with Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis, for their work revealing quantum physics in action.

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Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall - Finding our way to a better future

October 7 2025

"Every single day that we live, we make some impact on the planet. We have a choice as to what kind of impact that is."

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Lord Simon Woolley and Lynn Fritz

Purpose, Passion, and the Courage to Lead

October 1 2025

Lord Simon Woolley in Conversation with Visionary Entrepreneur and Humanitarian Lynn Fritz

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Philanthropy Matters

Philanthropy Matters

Philanthropy Matters is an annual publication that tells the story of philanthropy to Cambridge in America (CAm) designated to Collegiate Cambridge.

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor

A message from Professor Deborah Prentice, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, on support for students and staff affected by the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

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The war on Ukraine

Read the latest news, resources and expert comments about the war on Ukraine.

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