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Mayor of Cambridge dies suddenly on scuba-diving holiday
Cambridge DNA pioneer James Watson stripped of titles after ‘reprehensible’ remarks on race
Jesus May Ball to offer substantially discounted bursary tickets
The discount will be available to Jesuans receiving either a full or a partial Cambridge Bursary grant
Tributes have been paid to the Cllr Nigel Gawthrope, who was also a porter at Clare College, by figures across the city
Food for thought
Rethinking the canon: driving discussions with PhD student Sarah Jilani
Diabetes, my body and me
Society scrutinises our diets, but isn’t it time to consider the impact of what we consume online?
Prompted by hearing airport music at Heathrow on her way to America this Christmas, Madeleine Pulman-Jones wonders what the end of the world might sound like
Commercial Feature
New colleges won’t solve old problems
Cambridge accommodation supposedly promotes ‘mindfulness’, but only for the few
Why the refugee crisis is a legal crisis at heart
We must not allow Oxbridge’s access problem to fuel elitism within top professions
Cait Findlay
Lord Adonis’ scheme of new Oxbridge colleges for disadvantaged students is not the panacea it might seem, argues Cait Findlay
Charley Barnard
Charley Barnard argues that the privilege of rooms that promote “wellbeing” is reserved for only a few students
A new origin story? Rethinking the evolution of life on Earth
Research suggests we may need to rethink the chronology of life on Earth
When the UK leaves Europe, Britain’s scientists will likely experience cuts to their funding and barriers to their mobility. At Cambridge, Nobel Prize Laureates are concerned about how this will impact research in the future.
Selwyn Snowball: a sugary success
Making the most of life at Cambridge
A triumph of renovation: the University Arms Hotel
Plentiful entertainment and ample sweet treats made this ball a fun conclusion to term
Nick Chevis tours the recently reopened University Arms Hotel
Sally Rooney’s novels define the voice of Millennial fiction
Amassing almost universal praise for her commentary on young modern life, Nick Harris unpacks the writings of this promising novelist
Looking to reclaim the female body in women’s terms, Helen Grant writes on a new revolution driven by young female British artists
Living Coral: 2019’s colour crush
Gender-fluid fashion in a style evolution
Discover the many facets to Pantone’s colour of the year, and get inspiration for how to wear the shade set to dominate 2019
Fashion
Sophie Weinmann talks to PhD student Axel Gertz about his personal style
Almost The Favourite
No need to shun Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
A key indicator for the Academy Awards, Film and TV Editor Lillian Crawford stays up late and gives her thoughts on the show
TV
With the release of this feature-length interactive special, Joy Hunter navigates the twisted world of Charlie Brooker
Camerata Musica: Redefining Cambridge’s Classical Scene
XD Presents: Clubworld preview
Preview
As the second instalment of Cambridge’s own gabber rave prepares to hit Cindies, creators Tom Andersson and Henry Page explain what it is all about
Alex Bolot takes a look at the myriad ways in which album covers can affect the listening experience
Bastard review
Bastard Preview
ETG 2018: Othello review
The Gingerbread Man review
Review
Joy Gingell’s 1960s jazz-inspired Othello is a fresh approach both enjoyable and inventive, even if it drags in parts 4 stars
Review
Billie Collins’ latest work is a masterpiece of grief in the everyday – 5 stars
An experienced Oxford side overcame battling Cambridge to win back the Varsity crown
Cambridge dug deep to win 8-5 in their second successive victory over the Dark Blues of Oxford on the 30th anniversary of the women’s match
