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Cambridge Chancellor hopeful accuses opponent of electoral malpractice 
Meta opens £12 million lab in Cambridge 
The company is seeking to expand its AI glasses
If the plans are approved, Cherry Hinton Hall will remain the festival’s anchor venue
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Gina Miller claimed that Lord Chris Smith had demonstrated a ‘serious breach’ of electoral guidelines
Dr Woda possessed over 300 indecent images
The festival will be hosted by King’s, Trinity, St John’s, and Downing
A light-hearted round-up of this week’s stories, including the start of the University’s chancellor election and a four-day week trial
High Court Judge Andrew Twigger KC said protesters would be ‘more likely than not’ to re-establish encampments if the injunctions were not extended
Dr Chris Smith says he has heard ‘nothing’ from the University executives involved in the decision
Quickfire
Alex Corbould asks the Proctors key questions as graduation season approaches
Interviews
Vienna Kwan sits down with Newnham alumn and Supreme Court Justice Lady Rose
Where is the humanity in our politics?
Good riddance to exam rankings
Why shouldn’t we share our libraries with A-level students?
So, what are you up to this summer?
Jasper Finlay Burnside
Jasper Finlay Burnside argues that the response to Rachel Reeves’s tears in the House of Commons highlights disconcerting characteristics of modern-day politics
Bernard Shiu
Bernard Shiu argues that the rise of populism poses a threat to international students’ access to education across the world
Tia Ribbo
Tia Ribbo argues that the pressure placed on our summer vacation highlights harmful aspects of Cambridge’s culture
Sophia Bosworth-Gerbino
Sophia Bosworth-Gerbino argues that we need to remember that Cambridge is not solely a university town when complaining about A-level students in our libraries
Ben Lubitsh
Ben Lubitsh argues that deplatforming controversial figures such as Charlie Kirk would be a step backwards
Jack Deasley
Jack Deasley argues that exam rankings promote a harmful notion of success
Floating adrift: the unmoored life of a third-culture kid 
What it’s like to be an underage student at Cambridge
3am in Cambridge
The relationship between hospitality staff and Cambridge students
Student Life
Grace Howell explores the home Cambridge can provide to ‘third-culture-kids’
Aaron Syposz explores how local winemaking has been impacted by climate change and improved knowhow
How does being underage at Cambridge impacts students’ experiences?
Lili Fairclough talks to the wild swimmers who brave the water , and those fighting to clean up the river.
Student Life
Amelia Makstutis investigates how hospitality can help bridge the town-gown divide
Vintage Varsity
Olga Devine and Jaipreet Lully delve into Varsity‘s archives to find out how to have the perfect May Ball
Ben Curtis takes us on a tour of six iconic Cambridge pubs and their fascinating histories
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
‘Disagreeing agreeably’: meet the three Caians chairing CUCA, CULA and CULC 
Meet the Proctors: on traditions and graduation tips 
The three on navigating differences and the political climate at Caius.
Long Read
Abigail Liew discusses the natural world in digital art with Kimverlyn Lim
Tara Buxton asks the author-influencer about happiness, poetry, and the journey to a creative career
Claire Ding meets Alan Macfarlane to reflect on his experiences as a professor on social media
Quickfire
Alex Corbould asks the Proctors key questions as graduation season approaches
Abby Williams discusses the achievements of the pioneering alpinist Dorothy Pilley with biographer Dan Richards
How does the brain become conscious of its thoughts? 
It’s only rocket science, Elon
Nessa Yip explains the progress made by neuroscience towards answering a question at the centre of the human experience
‘Rapid unscheduled disassembly’ – Starship flight 9 ends in a fireball
Maya Kunchur takes a look at how exam term and May Week affect your body – and how to minimise the damage
Jenny Jiang gives an insight into the everyday fruits that can pose lethal threats
Shiyun Lang explains why new ‘cloaked cells’ have such wide-ranging therapeutic potential in transplantation and neurodegenerative disorders
Max Lian discusses the recent announcement from Colossal Biosciences and its controversies
Reflections on rowing
So, you’re dating a … 
The myth of a perfect Cambridge
It’s pretty fun to talk to strangers
Day in the Life
Join India as she investigates the world of Cambridge rowing firsthand
List
Jessica Spearman uncovers all with this ‘who’s who’ of Cambridge archetypes: dating edition
Notebook
Eimear McElduff reflects on the preconceived notions of what it means to be a Cantab
Guide
Olivia Redman encourages us to escape our comfort zone and talk to strangers
Blind Date
Vanessa and Samuel meet at the Granta in Easter Term
Sharing spaces with statues
Review: The Mays 33
Feature
Mia Apfel reflects upon the flexibility of collegiate statues
Interview
Grace Cobb talks to Catriona Silvey about her latest novel
Opinion
Allow your emotions to run wild in art galleries, argues Bryony Clarke
Review
Otto Bajwa-Greenwood reviews the Fitz’s Discovering Dürer
Lipstick, lingerie, and liberation: Sabrina Carpenter’s housewife rebrand
I can see your underwear…
Feature
Zinzi Mlotshwa investigates the great skill of being able to repair and create your own clothing
Opinion
Irina Echim analyses the sexual politics of Carpenter’s recent image shift
Feature
Arshika Parann breaks down the iconic fashion of the 1920s, and explores how it pervades society today
Guide
Flossie Bullion encourages you to transform your underwear into outerwear
Feature
Zoe Blackburn provides a historical account of changes towards men’s fashion, and encourages men to embrace what fashion can offer
Guide
Varsity Fashion shares their favourite wardrobe essential for the 2025 summer
How I learned to stop worrying and start loving trash
After Hours and the art of a Cambridge night out 
Opinion
Frida Bradbrook explores how the common experience of imposter syndrome leads to an increased desire for easy-to-consume and make fun of media
Review
Elspeth White explores the fever-dream nights out of Scorcese’s After Hours and Cambridge
Opinion
Ruby Randall reflects on our connection with Hugh Laurie and House MD
Feature
Owen McGovern reflects on the screening of Dr. Penelope Anthias’s Urukurenda: In Search of the Land Without Evil
Watchlist
Daisy Simpson gives five lesser-recommended films to watch in the first post-exam flush of summer
Watchlist
Amanda Ljungberg guides you through the New Wave landscape
Black Country, New Road on being ‘the best band in the world’
Sinners: a damning indictment of America’s vampiric music industry 
A few musical gems you might have missed
Live Review
With exams done and dusted, Daisy Cooper takes a break in Manchester and reviews Chicago trio Horsegirl
Playlist
Feeling musical FOMO? Seun Ige is here to help with a breakdown of the year’s best releases so far
Live Review
Mary Anna Im experiences the calm cadances of Loyle Carner live at Hackney Church
Live Review
Isobel Heal deconstructs cringe culture to revel in the nerdy joy of The Living Tombstone live
Guide
Confused about Cambridge’s choral scene? Daniel Kamaluddin is here to help with Varsity‘s guide to choosing a Cambridge chapel choir
Opinion
Apeike Umolu explores how Coogler exposes the structural racism in America’s music industry
What even is a welfare officer?
Utopia Limited: a witty exploration of imperialism
gentlemen of the jury: how do we view abortion?
Feature
Ever wondered about applying for one of the most under-discussed roles in CamDram? Kaitlyn Butterly has you covered!
Opinion
Millie Wooler praises the efforts of the performances ditching the CD for the real thing
Opinion
Millie Wooler questions whether Renaissance theatre is still quite so relevant as CamDram would have you believe
Review
This bold piece of dystopian theatre provides thought-provoking material on how we choose to judge others
Preview
Daisy Bates talks kazoos, woods, and collective nostalgia with co-directors Matti Breje and Emily Megoran
How sport can shape lives: a conversation with Bea Wood
Sheer excellence and emotion at the 2025 University Sports Awards
Interview
Varsity record-holder Bea Wood sits down with Louise Crary
Sports Awards
Joss Heddle-Bacon reports on a crowning afternoon for the light blues’ finest
College Rowing
Joshua Prince dives into the action of this year’s May Bumps
Interview
Oscar O’Neill speaks to 6-time World triathlon champion and British sporting icon Jonny Brownlee
College Rowing
Alex Davis reports on the reaction to the Midsummer Fair and May Bumps clash
vintage varsity
Barney Blackburn looks through the Bumps archives to uncover some of the most intriguing stories to have emerged from its 200-year history
Why shouldn’t we share our libraries with A-level students?
Sophia Bosworth-Gerbino argues that we need to remember that Cambridge is not solely a university town when complaining about A-level students in our libraries