The hottest summer
on record
Last year was the hottest in the past two thousand years in the Northern Hemisphere. Researchers used tree ring data to show just how exceptional 2023 was.
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News
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News - Vaccine for unknown coronaviruses
Researchers develop a vaccine that works against unknown coronaviruses. The new vaccine gave protection in mice for a range of coronaviruses, including ones we haven't found yet.
News - Ice shelves fracture
When air temperatures in Antarctica rise, glacier ice melts and water can pool on the surface. Heavy pools of meltwater can fracture the ice under it and lead to the collapse of vulnerable ice shelves.
Other - Statement on encampment on King's Parade
Pro-Palestinian protesters are occupying the lawn in front of King’s College. The College and University are operating as normal.
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more
Lecture - A Conversation with Min Jin Lee – Wednesday 22 May
Join us for a conversation with Min Jin Lee, author of the bestselling novel Pachinko. The event is part of the Ra Jong-Yil lecture series at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
Exhibitions - Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive – until Sunday 26 May 2024
Since 2011, Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria. This exhibition presents key works from this period alongside a new series that explores themes of loss, memory and renewal.
Admissions - Undergraduate open days – Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July
Book now for our undergraduate open days and warm-up webinars. If you are thinking of applying to come to Cambridge in October, these are a great way to learn more about the University.