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Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚲 Cambridge is often known as the cycling capital of the UK, with over 50% of people riding a bike every week. What's your favourite part of Cambridge to explore on two wheels? 🚴 #WorldBicycleDay #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge

How can a robot fish help explain the origins of walking? 🤖🐟 Researchers @eng.cam.ac.uk have built a fish-like robot to study how some fish move on land, shedding light on how early vertebrates may have evolved walking hundreds of millions of years ago. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4o5NMWb

What are the alternatives to social media bans for children? 📱 Social psychologist @profsanderlinden.bsky.social, opposes social media bans believing there are more nuanced alternatives that can help children build digital skills to stay safe online. Full video: https://youtu.be/Y4RUNJVFx68

Cambridge has a new Guinness World Record holder 🏅 @eng.cam.ac.uk @queens.cam.ac.uk student James Goh spun a tungsten fidget spinner on one finger for 30 minutes and 34.54 seconds! That's nearly 5 minutes longer than the previous record and around 20 times longer than a standard spinner 💫

Cambridge rises to morning melodies 🎶 Early this morning, over 100 people gathered to hear the Choir of @christscollegecam.bsky.social sing from the rooftops for Ascension Day. Ascension Day is a long-standing Christian tradition celebrating Christ's ascension into heaven, 40 days after Easter.

Stressed about exams, an interview, or an upcoming game? 😐 Dr Hannah Critchlow from @magdalenecollege.bsky.social says that we do need a little bit of stress in order to grow, but too much can be harmful. Hannah studies the 21st century human brain and shares advice on striking the right balance.

Happy International Women in Mathematics Day 🔢👩‍🎓 Today we’re celebrating our Mathematics students as they talk belonging, community and what they wish they could tell their teenage selves 👩‍🏫 Discover more about studying Maths at Cambridge 👉 https://bit.ly/4d43MEj

Take a little time to pause this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚 Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a place to slow down, reconnect and recharge 🌿 Perfect for a peaceful walk or a mindful study break during exam season. Cambridge University students can enjoy free entry throughout the year 🌸

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🎂 A legendary broadcaster, natural historian and Clare College alumnus whose voice has inspired generations worldwide for decades. Thank you for a century of curiosity, wonder and unwavering dedication to life on earth.

Senate House Hill in motion 🌍 #CambridgeUniversity #Tinyplanet #Timelapse

"We are seeing the start of a new nuclear arms race" ☢️💣⏰ Watch @cser.bsky.social Director Professor S.M. Amadae discuss how AI and global events could affect the threat of nuclear conflict. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/4nbTvJM

"We are seeing the start of a new nuclear arms race" ☢️💣⏰ Watch @cser.bsky.social Director Professor S.M. Amadae discuss how AI and global events could affect the threat of nuclear conflict. Find out more 👇 https://bit.ly/4n7MMjQ

Cambridge, but not as you usually see it...

Just an average spring day in Cambridge 🙃 #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #UniversityofCambridge

A very warm welcome back to all our students for Easter term! ☀️ What are you most looking forward to?

An international team of researchers has identified an East African bat coronavirus that can enter human cells. The study led by researchers @campathology.bsky.social @pirbrightinst.bsky.social is a pre-emptive approach in order to be better prepared for future pandemics. Read more: bit.ly/4ed4Bfb

Why are these monkeys eating soil? 🐒 Tourists feeding Gibraltar’s macaques ice cream and crisps may be behind it. Scientists @cam-archaeology.bsky.social say this dirt-eating could help them to digest junk food – and shows primate culture adapting to human environments. Learn more: bit.ly/4mG1e2m

Do you know someone who is ready to take the first step in their Cambridge journey? 🤔 Discover #WhyCambridge could be the right choice for them 👇 https://www.cam.ac.uk/why-cambridge-is-right-for-you?utm_campaign=access_2026&utm_term=all_areas-all_audiences&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic

In this inspiring TED Talk, @drchrismacdonald.bsky.social discusses using neuroscience, AI, and VR as a free treatment to eliminate the fear of public speaking Dr Chris Macdonald is a Fellow at Lucy Cavendish. Watch the full TED Talk 👇 https://bit.ly/4bgCXfi #CambridgeUniversity #TEDTalks

Watch a special Cambridge moment... 🎺 🎓 💐 Chris Smith, Lord Smith of Finsbury, was formally installed as the 109th Chancellor of the University of Cambridge yesterday, following his election in July 2025. Watch the full ceremony on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmKEytZ9E3c

University days can be some of our very best. But life as a student can also bring challenges. So on #UniMentalHealthDay, here's a reminder of the range of support you can reach out to here at Cambridge. Find support at www.studentsupport.cam.ac.uk

What are the alternatives to #socialmedia bans for children? 📱 Yesterday, @houseofcommons.parliament.uk rejected a ban for under-16s. Many countries are considering bans or other ways to protect children online. @profsanderlinden.bsky.social argues there are more nuanced solutions 👇

The University of Cambridge is very proud to be recognised as a University of Sanctuary. This move acknowledges a commitment to providing a welcoming environment for those displaced by conflict who are granted asylum in the UK. Discover more 👇 https://bit.ly/3MPBcMO

Cambridge, but make it spring 🌱🌸 #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #Spring

Dr Evaleila Pesaran, a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Murray Edwards College, says that the people of #Iran are not a single entity and there are many diverse reactions to recent events. Watch the full interview 👇 https://bit.ly/4sk3EW4

What is happening in #Iran and what does it mean for the region? Dr Evaleila Pesaran shares her analysis. Dr Evaleila Pesaran is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Murray Edwards College. Watch the full interview 👇 https://bit.ly/3NaasGQ