HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 - Caught on Camera

Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

The German composer and pianist began to suffer progressive hearing loss in his 20s.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Olga Kennard obituary

Crystallographer who set up a central repository for data to be used as an essential resource by researchers around the world

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

Cambridge University’s economic contribution ‘four times that of Premier League’

Analysis of economic impact found the university adds nearly £30 billion to the UK economy every year.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

‘I couldn’t read or write until I was 18 - now I’m Cambridge University's youngest Black professor’

Jason was told by therapists he would spend his adult life in an assisted living facility

Manchester Evening News · Feb 23, 2023

Man who couldn't read or write till 18 becomes Cambridge University's youngest Black professor

Professor Jason Arday, 37, didn't speak till he was 11 after being diagnosed with Autism

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

Bill Turnbull honoured by annual prize for Cambridge University medical students

The former BBC Breakfast presenter died last summer at the age of 66 from prostate cancer

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

Cambridge University students vote for completely vegan menus

Union will hold talks with catering services about removing all animal products from cafes and canteens

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023

"My wife thought I wasn't coming back, my children were shouting 'daddy's dead'"

During a Jubilee neighbourhood party, Andrew’s family were horrified when he collapsed after getting dizzy playing football

Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023

Cambridge academics argue Scotland has right to hold indyref2 without Westminster

SCOTLAND does have the right to hold a referendum without the agreement of Westminster under a “people power” concept established at the time of…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2023

‘We feel for lecturers — but we want our fees back’: what students really think about the university strikes

Lecturers, librarians and administrative staff are among the 70,000 university workers set to strike for 17 days this term — so is Generation Covid right in asking for compensation? Katie Strick reports

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023