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Fudan University, whose constitution includes a ‘pledge to follow the Communist Party’s leadership’, will donate £10m to Fitz over three years
The workers are demanding a pay supplement to address the high cost of living in the city
Directors of studies were not told that the classics professor had been accused of sexual misconduct
The scam emails appeared to have been sent by members of the University
Fudan University, whose constitution includes a ‘pledge to follow the Communist Party’s leadership’, will donate £10m to Fitz over three years
Directors of studies were not told that the classics professor had been accused of sexual misconduct
Joss Heddle-Bacon speaks with the Green Party leader about common sense, scrutiny and if his vision stacks up
Joss Heddle-Bacon chats with pop-rap royalty about British soft power, booking Bad Bunny, and the death of the club
Interview
Mary Anna Im chats with the Snuts before their gig at the Corn Exchange
Is the future in philanthropy, or is the Uni selling out?
May ball committees owe their workers respect
Not all is beautiful in the death of the ‘golden ticket’
I’m keeping the em dash
Navya Sharma Tyagali
Navya Sharma Tyagali argues that Cambridge must take responsibility for creating an environment that facilitates sexual misconduct
Beth Wade
Beth Wade scrutinises the treatment of student workers at Cambridge
Head-to-head
Calum Murray and Duncan Paterson go head-to-head over the ethics of the university accepting Chris Rokos’s £190 million donation
Ben Lubitsh
Ben Lubitsh analyses the recent Wireless controversy from the perspective of a Jewish student
Ruby Livingston
Ruby Livingston re-examines the opposition to AI, arguing that it’s rooted in legitimate political concern
April O'Neill
April O’Neill argues that the em dash should not fall victim to the AI takeover
Land Economy – what’s that?
The hidden harms of college stereotypes 
Hyper-productive or healthy? The rise of wellness culture at Cambridge
The rise of the June Event 
Frida Bradbrook talks to students about how periods impact their time at the University
Beth Lee investigates how perceptions of land economy contrast the reality
Eleanor Baldwin asks event presidents why colleges are seeking alternatives to May Balls
Francesca Evans weighs up student, professor and influencer perspectives on Cambridge’s unique wellness culture
Beth Lee talks to the presidents of student societies about how they juggle their role and their degree
Mimi Ronson explores the general fog that surrounds student knowledge of the kidneys
Francesca Evans delves into the diverse ways students save money amid inflation and college limitations
Poppy McBeath speaks to students about the negative impacts of college clichés on Cambridge life and beyond
Commercial Feature
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Commercial Feature
Mental health and misinformation: psychiatry in the social media age with Dr Mei Simmons 
Joss Heddle-Bacon speaks with the Green Party leader about common sense, scrutiny and if his vision stacks up
Joss Heddle-Bacon chats with pop-rap royalty about British soft power, booking Bad Bunny, and the death of the club
Jan Maciejewski discusses Adam Macqueen’s journey to acting editor of the best-selling magazine
Rosalind Howell speaks to Dr Meinou Simmons about current issues in mental health
Giovanni Lacroix talks with the chess commentator about the impact of social media and esports on the age-old game
Quickfire
Lucy Thomas sits down with Students’ Union presidents to learn more about the position
Where science and international collaboration collide
Research Roundup: Week One
Are you genuinely entering a flow state?
Pooja Gada speaks to the superheroes using technology to tackle the climate crisis
Research Roundup
Dhruv Shenai discusses the latest scientific research
Interview
Bibi Boyce speaks to Dr Sarah Williams about her work at CERN, the largest particle physics laboratory in the world
Ruby Jackson dives into the biology behind TikTok’s favourite buzzword
Ellie Davies explores the science of sex determination, and whether it’s as random as we think
Asha Torczon explores how the eradication of parasites may have made us more vulnerable to immune disease
The punt of no return
The real victim of the year abroad
Ask Auntie Alice: Balls, boys and boredom
The melodies of my memories
Feature
Lily Forster laments the loss of her MML friends to the year abroad
Ellie Buckley ponders her time in Cambridge while floating on a punt
review
Finn Costello O’Reilly and Luke Hall take on Cambridge’s newest Chinese restaurant
Agony Aunt
Auntie Alice is here to help with your Easter woes
Feature
As we prepare for the drive back to Cambridge, Lauren Cuthbertson reminisces on road trips past
Feature
Freya Compton puts in-college accom head-to-head with the uni house
What to expect from The Mays 34
The paradox of literature
The Cambridge cult-ure
Opinion
Katy Wong explores reading for her degree versus for pleasure
Interview
Ludovica De Lorenzo sits down with the Editors-in-Chief of The Mays 34
Opinion
Ollie Liversedge experiences literary archives as their own kind of art
Opinion
Beatrice Tharme explores how literary culture and Cambridge culture are intertwined
Review
Mia Apfel reviews the meeting of past and present in a new exhibition
A taste of the glamorous life
Jumpsuits and reshaping the disco trend
Flossie Bullion gets to know the colour black a little better
Arushi Dattani explains why the jumpsuit can be one of the most exciting pieces in any wardrobe
Scarlett Prunty shares her top tips for navigating springtime weather and its accompanying wardrobes
Feature
Matilda Billinge explains how the power of fashion helped to transform Addison Rae’s identity
Guide
Minnie Peters unpacks her makeup bag and builds you the ideal everyday beauty routine
Feature
Jess Gotterson and Flossie Bullion sit down with the president and vice-president of Cambridge University Charity Fashion Show
The Drama needs a bit more drama 
The imperfect art of the vlog
Review
Hilary Lau analyses the film currently stirring the cultural pot
Opinion
Idil Longe reflects on the artistic merits of vlogging
Opinion
Daniella Adetoye sets the record straight with her favourite film of the year
Opinion
Heidi Lewis re-evaluates various cinematic attempts to adapt classic texts
Interview
Otto Bajwa Greenwood talks to Finlay Wyer about Silver Street Productions
Feature
Forget the Oscars – Peter Adams shows us a different breed of awards ceremony
A pop fan’s night at the orchestra
From prog to pastiche
To buy or not to buy: Record Store Day 2026
Interview
Mary Anna Im chats with the Snuts before their gig at the Corn Exchange
Interview
Efe Imoyin-Omene witnesses Varsity music alum and saxophone virtuoso, Jack Marley, in action
Feature
Millie Wooler on the record collector’s Christmas
Guide
Jemima Peterson takes you through five concept albums you’ll likely not have heard and of and likely never forget
Live Review
Francis McCabe reviews icons The Happy Mondays at the Corn Exchange in their newest modern incarnation
Feature
Presenting strengthens your voice both live and in person, says Scarlett Boswell
Staging Shakespeare at the altar 
Send in the clown costumes
Hamlet in the Chapel: Shakespeare, sanctified 
Feature
Daisy Simpson takes a look at the styling of Twelfth Night‘s clown, Feste
Interview
Following its run at Cambridge, Daphne Stavride speaks with the producer and director of this visionary musical
Feature
Lauren Quinn considers what makes the chapel perfect for performing Shakespeare
Preview
Ahead of the debut of Barnum. Booth. Lincoln., Josh Pritchard speaks with writer Kaely Michels-Gualtieri
Opinion
Lucy Farmer suggests some of the most important things you learn in Cambridge don’t happen in the library
Feature
Eleanor Baldwin explores the theatrical roles of recollection and nostalgia
The Boat Race: What does it take to win?
Captain’s Corner: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Sam Ho catches up with Cambridge’s last Test cricketer to discuss his life after sport
Tristan Sykes delves into the preparation and selection process for the Varsity Boat Races
Captain's Corner
Sam Ho speaks to BJJ Blues co-captains Jay Vasireddy and Harry Marsh
Sam Ho reflects on Cambridge’s hotly contested sporting term
Eve Nicholls goes behind the scenes of Wilder Fight Night with its founder Sal Sinawi
Tristan Sykes reports from the Tideway on the 2026 Boat Race
Head-to-head
Is the future in philanthropy, or is the Uni selling out?
Calum Murray and Duncan Paterson go head-to-head over the ethics of the university accepting Chris Rokos’s £190 million donation