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Cambridge attracts more applicants and accepts more state school pupils

Just under two thirds of UK students accepted in 2012 came from state schools (63.3%), a 4.5% increase on the previous year. The proportion of independent school students accepted, at 36.7% in 2012, compares with 41.2% in 2011. The success rate amongst those accepted in the state school was made Read more...

NEWS

Access Analysis: what are the stats telling us?

Luke Sweeney takes a look at the newly released Cambridge admissions statistics.

CUSU Fight Against A Level Reform Continues

The Cambridge University Students' Union has hit back at the Department for Education's defence of proposed changes to the A Level system.

English Literature students face large cuts to supervision hours

New plans will cut supervision hours below the current minimum

Cambridge students pennied by radio presenter

The good will of CamFM presenter Daniel Edward turns into a treasure hunt for students in Cambridge

Teachers say no to Gove

As the National Association of Head Teachers passes a vote of no confidence in Education Secretary Michael Gove, tensions mount between the Government and teachers.

CULTURE

Magdalene Ball boast "best live band in Britain"

Vintage indie-pop band Noisettes to headline May Ball.

In Your Own Words: Isolde Penwarden

Director of Troubled Sleep, Isolde Penwarden, speaks to Varsity about her directing experiences and Cambridge theatrical ambitions.

‘I’ve never seen such--such beautiful [things] before’

Welcome to the world of Gatsby: prices are high and morality is low. Joining forces for this piece, Varsity’s Culture and Fashion Editors have gathered their favourite Gatsby-esque items. In true Gatsby form price is not a consideration. Extravagance, however, is.

The Empress and The Empress

Varsity's resident pub reviewer is back! This week, Oscar MacLean heads to The Empress.

Fitting in at the Fitz

Tom Balderstone interviews Tim Knox, the newly appointed Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum about his history with museums and hopes for the institution's future.

COMMENT

China and India: Don't be scared. They won't bite.

In light of recent talks between the two 'tiger economies', June Sun argues against Western fears of the 'Asian Century'.

Varsity Platform: 'Reach out beyond the Cambridge bubble'

In the second part of this series, CUSU President Elect, Flick Osborn comments on students' unique ability to campaign for increased access to education.

"You'll get the gay vote, not mine!"

Tom Freeman explores how, in stark contrast to France, the British opposition to gay marriage is afraid to speak out

Wet Blanket Feminism

You should be able to question a horrible rape joke without fear of being called boring; 'it's just a joke' is not a legitimate argument, says Hannah Wilkinson.

Varsity Platform: 'I want to talk about choice'

In the first part of this series, CUSU Women's Officer Susy Langsdale provides a news perspective on the recent campaigns about Page 3, jelly-wrestling and body hair.

SPORT

Clean Sweep For Cambridge Athletes In Varsity Clean Sweep

Cambridge athletes complete a 4-0 whitewash in the Varsity Match. James Griffith (Blues 400m) retells the day’s events

Sharp Shooting gives Cambridge Varsity Glory

David Godwin is on target as Cambridge defeat Oxford in this year's Varsity Clay Pigeon Shooting Championship.

Golden Balls Bows Out

Caroline Platt reflects on David Beckham's illustrious career

Cambridge Hot Shots Come Close

Richard Whiter witnesses a hail of arrows in a storm as Cambridge just miss out on glory

Cambridge Cha-Cha-Champions again!

Dafni Metaxa and Halliki Voolma reflect on a sensational year for Cambridge University Dancesport

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