Cambridge scientists are studying Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, and they have discovered genetic traits that may explain his remarkable longevity. The study offers fresh insights into aging and the potential for future treatments.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Prentice, has delivered her annual address to the University as it commences a new academic year.

As Cambridge in America’s Chief Development Officer, Sean Moriarty is among a small group of senior leaders who make the crucial decisions that make CAm the successful fundraising entity it is.

Author, journalist, and professor John McPhee (Magdalene 1953) is 95 years old, has written more than 30 books, is currently working on a new one, and continues to write for The New Yorker magazine.

CAm's Development Officer Alex Rautzhan has turned her lifelong passion for travel and higher education into a career connecting Cambridge alumni across North America.

For Gates Cambridge Scholar Jakub Szamalek (Clare 2009), they are all part of the same story. After earning a PhD in classical archaeology at Cambridge, he helped write “The Witcher 3” and has launched his studio's debut title, “The Blood of Dawnwalker”, one of the most anticipated releases of 2026.

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The Chair honors the unique legacy of Stephen Hawking, who was a member of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at Cambridge for 40 years.

From a small town in Canada to conflict zones around the world, Emma Houiellebecq (St John's 2016) has built a career focused on solving urgent global challenges. Now at the United Nations, she reflects on the role Cambridge played in guiding her path.

As the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 4th, four Cambridge scholars explored one of history's most influential documents and its enduring impact on democracy, equality, freedom, and political thought.