Who gets to speak at the Cambridge Union?
‘Treated like we’re incompetent’: ents officers on college micromanagement
In-person interviews through student helpers’ eyes
Should I stay or should I go? Cambridge students and alumni reflect on how their memories stay with them
Alessia Fietta speaks to Union members about issues with inclusivity and diversity in debate
Sam Elgar speaks to Cambridge-based experts on democracy to discuss its future in our country
Vintage Varsity
Resident archivist Iris Mamier explores reactions to the emerging gay scene in old editions of Varsity
Beth Lee explores the ties that anchor students to their heritage
Beth Lee investigates whether city transport truly delivers for students racing against the clock.
Thea Grant explores the importance of creative hobbies in helping students cope with the pressures of Cambridge life
Vintage Varsity
Resident archivist Giulia Reche-Danese explores Varsity’s past advice in search of guidance for today’s freshers
Resident Varsity Archivist Giulia Reche-Danese dives into thearchives to see how past Cantabshave been counselled
Sasha-Djuric Fraser speaks to students about the practicalities of planning their year abroad
Alisha Mafaas speaks to students about the ways in which they balance faith with university obligations during Ramadan
Georgie Middlemiss revisits Cambridge Pride and explores the divergence between town and University in its celebration
Student Life
Eve Nicholls investigates how injured students face challenges on college grounds
Ben Curtis takes us on a tour of six iconic Cambridge pubs and their fascinating histories
Academic Life
Julia Ongking explores the stress surrounding degree classifications
Student Life
Eve Nicholls asks what a pre-ordained day of rest can teach Cambridge about burnout, balance, and switching off
Nature
Jonathan Liu reveals some of the hidden weird and wonderful wildlife we share the city with.
University Challenge
From on-set gaffes to filming secrecy, Jonathan Liu speaks to students on what it’s like being on University Challenge.
access and outreach
Oxbridge colleges increasingly make use of social media in their access and outreach efforts
Diversity
Ria Patel traces the racial makeup of Cambridge’s academic staff, and why faculty diversity is so important.
Transport
Calum Murray speaks with those involved in the construction of the new rail line between Oxford and Cambridge.
Study
Calum Murray discusses the lack of classics education at state schools; speaking with students and academics about how classics can move out of elite circles.
Vintage Varsity
Resident Archivist Lily O’Sullivan turns to the Varsity archives for some romantic advice
Lifestyle
Georgie Middlemiss investigates how reliant Cambridge students are on caffeine
College Accommodation
Jess Gotterson explores the discrepancies between cooking facilities at different colleges
