News in brief
A light-hearted round-up of Cambridge news last week, from new year speeches to old medals
The Union will host its first No Confidence debate on a Labour Government in 14 years
The decision to axe the choir faced massive criticism from students and alumni
The University has asked for a ‘cornerstone’ cash allowance for a new science hub to be included in the Chancellor’s October budget
China’s ambassador met with students and the vice-chancellor in a visit stressing ‘cooperation’ with UK universities
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News in brief
A demure and mindful round-up of this week’s Cambridge news
Five people received medical treatment following a mechanical failure
The hospital was partially funded by oil magnate Majid Jafar
The authors of the paper labelled criticism as ‘incorrect’ and ‘illogical’
The philosophy fellow has claimed the college ‘did not have the authority’ to cut ties with him
New regulations have been proposed in case of strike action this year
The University has stuck to a code based on government policy that has since been paused
Imogen Grant took team GB’s second rowing gold medal of the Paris Olympics, amid a host of Cambridge alumni medalists
The University has published its review of teaching, commissioned to tackle a ‘culture of overwork’
The overspend came from an increase in costs from ‘raising funds’, in outgoings of over £1.4 million
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Gonnoreah cases in Cambridge have risen over sixfold during the last ten years, latest data reveals
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The action comes ahead of graduation ceremonies at Senate House next week
An open-letter criticised Jesus’ China Forum for avoiding controversies and its treatment of the topic of China’s Uyghur minority
All other roles were uncontested, with the presidential race competitive for the first time since last year’s rigging scandal
The Students’ Union will donate all of its remaining council budget to charities supporting Palestinians