The event was cut short by 45 minutes as a result of the noise
Professor Raj Jena hopes that his professorship will ‘make a concrete difference’ in cancer treatment
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A light-hearted round-up of Cambridge news from the last week, from storm-trapped influencers to the University’s tech goals
News
The donation is the largest ever to be given by Cancer Research outside of London
The Students’ Union’s women’s, disabilities, and BME roles have been scrapped as of next year
News
The free speech organisation has offered to cover security costs for the rescheduled event
The Students’ Union’s women’s, disabilities, and BME roles have been scrapped as of next year
Cambridge Businesses
Nick James speaks to the owner of Wilfreds about the closing of his store on King’s Parade and what it means for the wider Cambridge community
How to avoid still being stuck with the sniffles in Week 6
Opinion
Keir Starmer didn’t like being stared at by a painting of a woman. But maybe that’s not up to him, argues Pollyanna Chamberlain
Skiing
Romilly Norfolk discusses how the Varsity Ski Trip pretends to be affordable, while being ambiguous about the real cost
Long Read
Cambridge students weigh in on the problems already facing the new Labour government
Lili Fairclough
Gender-based violence needs responsible reporting
Evie McMahon
The disdain top UK universities have for A-Level resits is too harsh and wrongly penalises already disadvantaged young people, argues Evie McMahon
Daisy Stewart Henderson
Daisy Stewart Henderson argues that cheap holidays to the former Eastern Bloc indicates a historically unprecedented orientation to the West
Laura Malaussene
Laura Malaussene asks how the EU should respond to the success of parties like Germany’s AFD
Sam Moore
Sam Moore argues that the University’s new free speech code creates problems for itself — and for its students
Preseason
Lowenna Biscoe speaks to those who experience Cambridge through sport, socials, and sleeping on floors in September preseason
Vintage Varsity
Resident Varsity archivist Vialli McComb investigates the boozy lore of King Street and details where students turned debauchery into a nearly-banned art form
Academics
Ethan Cain speaks to Cambridge’s unsung heroes, the librarians
Cambridge Businesses
Nick James speaks to the owner of Wilfreds about the closing of his store on King’s Parade and what it means for the wider Cambridge community
Vintage Varsity
Resident Archivist Vialli McComb investigates the spirited student responses to Cambridge’s controversial speakers
Jobs
Calum Murray speaks to Cambridge students about choosing a career in teaching
Vintage Varsity
Eleanor Dougan uncovers the light-fingered, scheming Cantabrigians of the 1950s
Pooling
Niamh Walters brings to light the misconceptions and positives to being pooled
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Scotia Smith discusses HIV awareness, the stigma surrounding sexual health, and the need for culturally tailored healthcare with NHS nurse and activist Jara Phattey
Wilf Vall sits down with the SU’s presidents to uncover whether there’s rooms for recovery after an eventful past year
Ella Howard talks all things scary with Aisha Zia ahead of her upcoming production, More Ghost Stories in Candlelight
Quickfire
Alessio D’Angelo discusses his vision for the Union and life leasons from its speakers
Quickfire
Lauren Guye chats to Corpus Christi student Hannah Le Seelleur about bringing the college together to raise money for breast cancer
Freshers' Week
Grace Cobb chats to the app creators coming to Cambridge to revolutionise the university experience
The latest scientific research, explained by Lucie Debaig
How to avoid still being stuck with the sniffles in Week 6
Maya Kunchur explains who the prize-winning scientists are, and what they were rewarded for
Global Health
Ellie Robinson explores possible contenders for the next outbreak
Not Built for This
Matthew Taylor dives into our relationship with social media and the digital world
Research Round-up
Maya Kunchur gets you up to date on some of the latest scientific discoveries
Martha Lucas reflects on how Cambridge has changed her identity
Agony Aunt
In her debut as Varsity’s Agony Aunt, Jessica Spearman helps resolve your Michaelmas mishaps
Quiz
If you picked mostly E … you need to re-read the quiz
Notebook
Isabella Steinmeyer learns a lesson about loneliness
Guide
Jen Price offers some tips and tricks for taking a break from your studies, and recuperating in the world of art
Feature
Looking for an essay distraction? Forget King’s Parade, and get lost in one of Cambridge’s many passageways, argues Niall Quinn
Opinion
Keir Starmer didn’t like being stared at by a painting of a woman. But maybe that’s not up to him, argues Pollyanna Chamberlain
Feature
Ben Birch delves into the history of Kettle’s Yard, and the man whose ‘homely exactness’ inspired it
Book Review
The Irish author makes some risky moves in a bid to move on from her previous successes, but they pay off
Postscripts
Eve Connor speaks to Syna Majumder, who imagines a c-list perfume advert, in all its moth-bitten glamour
Photoshoot
Elsie McDowell and Annia Krzoska have some tea-riffic outfits lined up this Michaelmas
Opinion
Annia Krzoska expresses her love for this reviving hair trend
Guide
Emma Jameson-Dake offers tips on how to upgrade clothing that’s seen better days into a new formal wardrobe
Guide
Sophie Ennis explores how to master fancy dress this Michaelmas
Style guide
A Varsity style guide to mastering your matriculation wardrobe
Watchlist
Ismail Sheikh recommends the forgotten tv shows of the last decade
Column
In the first iteration of Global Frames, Gina Stock gives an introductory overview of the best films and filmmakers from Spain
Opinion
Interview with a Vampire’s costuming is a lesson in aesthetic and narrative harmony
Review
Ismail Sheikh implores you to watch Megalopolis and make up your own mind
Opinion
A hybrid format is a win for independent filmmakers
Student Film
The best ways to get involved with the Cambridge film scene
Events
Oliver Cooney spotlights the best music events to escape the grind, with a mix of live gigs, big names, and hidden gems happening all term long
Opinion
Ezra Izer unpacks the rise of Airbuds, the app turning music into a public spectacle
Album Review
The Smile cuts ties with Radiohead’s shadow in Cutouts, writes Lara Pennell
‘Alone’ is a gloomy prelude to the band’s first album since 2008
Playlist
Alice de Groot soundtracks the moods of a recently moved in student
Interview
Ava Fitzhugh in insightful conversation with Joan Armatrading on individuality, limits, and the power of love in music
Preview
Hector Day-Lunn gets an insight into the process behind getting this important BME production onto the ADC stage
Naomi Cray lauds this production’s modern vision and renewed focus on its female characters
Camdram Diaries
Milly Kotecha looks forward to getting the ball rolling on a unique production this term
Jaysol Doy reflects on the work of the much-neglected writer Robert Holman
What's on
A new year, a new term, and a new flurry of Camdram shows to sink your teeth into
Review
This year’s CAST play speaks, strikes, and redresses our hiatus from Cambridge theatre
Captain's Corner
Romilly Norfolk talks to Men’s Water Polo captain, Callum Malcolm
Report
Will Jonas reports on Cambridge Men’s Blues BUCS game against Warwick on Matchday 1
Skiing
Romilly Norfolk discusses how the Varsity Ski Trip pretends to be affordable, while being ambiguous about the real cost
Women's Rugby
Anouk Waller-Sargent writes about the Blues women’s rugby Cap Project
Report
Barney Blackburn speaks to some of Cambridge’s leading athletes who had the opportunity to compete in Japan last month
Captain's Corner
Romilly Norfolk talks to Trampolining co-president Millie Heathcote
Long Read
Starmer’s first 100 days, according to Cantabs
Cambridge students weigh in on the problems already facing the new Labour government