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The world’s oldest tortoise could hold the secret to longer life for humans

Jonathan hatched in about 1832 in the Seychelles and is the oldest land animal

The Independent UK · Oct 8

UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU

Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table on Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "is…

France 24 · Sep 30

Cherise Saywell wins national short story award for ‘tender’ tale of a child facing violence – read an extract here

The Edinburgh-based writer takes £15,000 prize for Ditto, a ‘beautifully told’ story about domestic abuse in a small Australian town

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday

Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Jason Arday’s family ‘deeply moved’ by support as fundraiser hits £224,000

The GoFundMe was set up to support Professor Jason Arday’s family

The Independent UK · Aug 25

8 Scottish academics sign letter defending Nathan Cofnas over Jason Arday pile-on

EIGHT academics from Scottish universities have signed an open letter in support of the researcher who sparked the pile-on which preceded the death…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

India’s satellite launch cost 4 times higher than US, Cambridge study finds; Space Dept disputes findings

A new study reveals that satellite launch costs in India are the highest among key markets. Government sources challenge this perception, highlighting the advantages of subsidies and strategic savings. To support the growth of private sector space ventures, various funding schemes are being implemented, with expectations of a sharp decrease…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Jason Arday press coverage: analysis of the volume and type of articles

The death of Jason Arday, following weeks of news coverage of his life and career, has prompted calls for a new inquiry into press standards. The University of Cambridge academic faced an overwhelming volume of comment from international news organisations, broadcasters, digital-native publications and the public on social media. His…

The Conversation · Aug 21

Ibram X. Kendi Is Wrong About Jason Arday

Are the media responsible for the demise of a famous black professor at the University of Cambridge?

Reason · Aug 18

Jason Arday’s tragic death reveals the intense skepticism Black scholars face

Jason Arday’s death at 41 came only days after his resignation from the University of Cambridge. He had been facing intense scrutiny of his academic record and allegations of plagiarism.

The Conversation · Aug 18