Why are we so obsessed with getting more done?
Beyond the Pitt Club: The Cambridge secret societies you have never heard of
Humans of Cambridge: The Different Scrubs of a College Nurse
Humans of Cambridge: Cambridge’s garden artists
Cerys Burch
Cerys Burch examines the rise of optimisation culture and why our relentless pursuit of efficiency may be doing more harm than good

Chirathi Perera investigates the covert clubs whose influence at Cambridge runs deeper than their names suggest.


Thea Grant explores the importance of creative hobbies in helping students cope with the pressures of Cambridge life

Sasha Djuric – Fraser explores diversification and intersectionality with members of Cambridge’s women’s societies


Resident Varsity Archivist Giulia Reche-Danese dives into thearchives to see how past Cantabshave been counselled

Humans of Cambridge
Ben Curtis reveals the uncharted world of college catering




Alisha Mafaas speaks to students about the ways in which they balance faith with university obligations during Ramadan

Francesca Evans
Francesca Evans investigates student-led initiatives pushing for change in Cambridge’s consent culture

Student Life
Eve Nicholls investigates how injured students face challenges on college grounds

Bibi Boyce explores the trials and tribulations of the lost and found bins of Cambridge

Academic Life
Julia Ongking explores the stress surrounding degree classifications

Wilf Vall explores how an ancient Cambridge fair transformed May Week

Nature
Jonathan Liu reveals some of the hidden weird and wonderful wildlife we share the city with.

Sex and Relationships
Is the condom going out of style? Mimi Ronson explores how silence, pressure, and trust are shaping unprotected sex at university

access and outreach
Oxbridge colleges increasingly make use of social media in their access and outreach efforts

Wellbeing
Mimi Ronson explores the toxic productivity culture of Cambridge

Transport
Calum Murray speaks with those involved in the construction of the new rail line between Oxford and Cambridge.

Societies
Jaipreet Lully explores the role of cultural societies at Cambridge in diversifying the university and providing a safe space

Vintage Varsity
Resident Archivist Lily O’Sullivan turns to the Varsity archives for some romantic advice

Culture
Frankie Gardner discovers the wassailing practices of Cambridgeshire

College Accommodation
Jess Gotterson explores the discrepancies between cooking facilities at different colleges

Identity
Jaipreet Lully explores what home means for students as they navigate Cambridge

International Students
Irina Echim asks whether the collegiate system is a barrier to forging an international community

Beekeeping
Bee-autiful! Delve into the world of Cambridge’s beekeeping societies with Sadia Batool