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  • Composite of paintings by Joël Penkman of objects at the Fitzwilliam Museum

    A few good things – the role of domestic and devotional objects

    To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Fitzwilliam, Dr Mary Laven, Museum Syndic, examines the role domestic and devotional objects play in Renaissance life and...

  • Publication

    Unbound 9

    The ninth edition of Unbound, published in November 2015, features Cambridge Alumni Travel Programme trips for 2016

  • Pembroke College, Cambridge

    December 2015 e-newsletter

    This month’s news and research from the University and alumni community.

  • JSTOR logo

    JSTOR access

    In partnership with the University Library we are delighted to offer alumni access to the JSTOR digital library of academic journals.

  • Gemini Observatory by night
    Travel
    28 March 2016 to 7 April 2016

    Chile: Astronomy capital of the world

    Ever since Copernicus claimed the Earth was not the centre of the universe, man has endeavoured to understand our place in space and time and to answer fundamental...

News

Research

Epigenetic discovery suggests DNA modifications more diverse than previously thought

21 December 2015

The world of epigenetics – where molecular ‘switches’ attached to DNA turn genes on and off – has just got bigger with the discovery by a team of scientists from the University of Cambridge of a new type of epigenetic modification.

Film reel
Alumni Groups

Cambridge Alumni Group for Film and Media

21 December 2015

Read how the University of Cambridge Alumni Group for Film and Media has launched two new projects aimed at inspiring students who are considering a career in this sector.

Research

Teaching machines to see: new smartphone-based system could accelerate development of driverless cars

21 December 2015

Two technologies which use deep learning techniques to help machines to see and recognise their location and surroundings could be used for the development of driverless cars and autonomous robotics – and can be used on a regular camera or smartphone. 

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Forthcoming events

Samuel Pepys, 1633-1703 Kneller, Godfrey 1689

Samuel Pepys - Plague, Fire and Revolution

Friday, 20 November 2015 to Monday, 28 March 2016

Immerse yourself in one of the most vibrant and chaotic periods of our history through the diary of Samuel Pepys at the Royal Maritime Museum.

Brunch

Oxford & Cambridge Society of Mongolia - Brunch

Saturday, 26 December 2015 - 10.30am ULAT

Join the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Mongolia to celebrate the official launch of the Society.

Renewable Energies in Enkenbach-Alsenborn

New Year's Dinner and Talk night in Ghana

Saturday, 2 January 2016 - 6.30pm GMT

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Ghana are delighted to invite alumni to join them for a New Year's Dinner and Talk Night, with guest speaker Dr. Mohammed Amin, Executive Director of Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP).

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Alumni Groups

Alumni Groups map

With over 450 volunteer-led alumni groups around the world, find one near you using our online group directory. Search on the map, or by location, interest or College.

Travel

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

Am Hof, Vienna (engraving c 1760)

Opera in Vienna

April 2016
Mozart, Strauss, Verdi