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  • October 2014 e-newsletter

    This month’s bulletin connects you with the University and alumni community through news, events and research.

  • Newsweek covers

    Discover Newsweek Europe

    Newsweek has launched a European edition for the first time. Cambridge alumni can try Newsweek Europe for one month for just £1.

  • Battle of the Blues: 11 December 2014, Twickenham, 2.30pm
    Event
    11 December 2014

    Varsity Rugby 2014

    Support the Light Blues at Twickenham in the 133rd Varsity Rugby match - if you graduated this summer, take advantage of a special ticket discount!

  • CAMCard - The official alumni membership card

    CAMCard

    It instantly identifies you as a member of the University and allows you and up to three guests to visit most of the Colleges on the Backs and King's College Chapel...

  • Registan, Uzbekekistan
    Travel
    14 April 2015 to 28 April 2015

    The Golden Road from Samarkand

    Few landmarks have tantalised the minds of travellers and artists more than the legendary cities of Central Asia.

News

The Fitzwilliam Museum catalogue and the Government Art Collection catalogue, published by the Public Catalogue Foundation
Alumni benefits

Fitzwilliam Museum catalogue special offer

28 October 2014

Get 20 per cent off the beautiful, large format catalogue of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection and other books in the Oil Paintings in Public Ownership series from the Public Catalogue Foundation. Hurry - the offer ends on 31 December 2014.

Research

Gene that once aided survival in the Arctic is found to have negative impact on health today

24 October 2014

Millennia-old genetic variant that once provided advantages for survival in cold climates increases risk of hypoglycemia and infant mortality.

Research

Return of the new gods: Jedis, auras and online witch schools

24 October 2014

Research by a digital anthropologist is looking at how new religious movements are harnessing online platforms. These ‘invented religions’ take inspiration from ancient philosophy and recent cultural events to develop doctrine and communities of believers in digital spaces.

More news...

Forthcoming events

Curating Cambridge

Curating Cambridge

Monday, 20 October 2014 to Sunday, 23 November 2014

Five weeks of exhibitions, events, workshops, performances, talks, trails and hand-on fun bringing together culture and creativity across the city.

Detail from the 2014 Festival of Ideas programme cover

Festival of Ideas 2014

Monday, 20 October 2014 to Sunday, 2 November 2014

Celebrate the arts, humanities and social sciences at the seventh Festival of Ideas. The Festival is a public engagement initiative at the University encompassing a diverse mix of inspirational talks, performances, films, exhibitions and other creative displays.

Da Vinci Vitruve Luc Viatour

Annual Lunch, AGM and Lecture by Professor Peter Abrahams

Saturday, 1 November 2014 - 10.15am to 3.00pm GMT

Join the Cambridge Society of Dorset for their annual lunch at Bryanston School, with guest lecturer Professor Peter Abrahams, eminent Clinical Anatomist and Life Fellow of Girton.

More events...

Alumni Groups

There are over 400 volunteer-led Alumni Groups across the world.

Travel

Fascinating destinations, congenial companions and expert insights. Visit the travel page to find out more.

Northern Lights

Arctic Highlights

February 2015
Explore the beautiful frozen wilderness within the Arctic Circle