SU reluctantly registers controversial women’s soc
CUP announces funding scheme for under-represented academics
Dons warn PM about Vet School closure
Cambridge study finds students learn better with notes than AI
The deal will allow British students to study at European universities, and vice versa for European students

The CUP grant comes amid a reported need for reform across the publishing sector

The funding will be spread through three years and is part of a national package worth £3 billion

A light-hearted round-up of this week’s stories, from the giant anaconda to Sidney Bar’s new prices


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Leaked recordings of a University Council meeting, obtained by Varsity and The Sunday Times, show the VC fearful of Trump-style recriminations if Reform were to win power

A group of 16 people were seated holding signs reading “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action” outside Guildhall in Market Square


The extension comes after a previous failed inspection raised question marks over the course’s future

Cambridge University Society of Women launched at the end of October as the University’s first society solely for those defined as ‘female at birth’

Pence, who served as Donald Trump’s Vice President from 2017 to 2021, addressed students as activists protested his support for Israel and anti-abortion views

Sally Davies’ departure comes one year after she caused significant controversy for telling students that Trinity College had ‘no interest’ in cutting ties from arms companies



Despite intercession from both Jesus College and MP Zeichner, Abbas was forced to renounce her chance to graduate in-person following continued application denials

Fellows expressed concerns that the move could create a “loophole” for casual wear at formals


Activists called on the University to adopt an ‘ethical careers policy’ at a protest in central Cambridge

Councillors accepted the planning application on Wednesday despite opposition from local campaigners


Voting will take place between 24th November and 3rd December

The move has drawn significant criticism from a number of student groups, with CULC describing it as ‘an assault on the trans community’

Cambridge-led research rewrites our understanding of the British colonial impact on Sanskrit scholarship in India

The University Council voted to accept a report’s advice to stop investing in companies producing ‘controversial weapons’

Citing accessibility concerns, the SU will now campaign for catering to instead be 75% plant-based

Following a previous open letter sent in March, current students express anger at the present ‘inhospitable’ state of their rooms


Cyclists and pedestrians will soon have priority over cars on Adams Road

Lord Smith said Israel’s conduct ‘amounts to inhumanity and war crimes’ at a Q&A last week

The change will come into effect from October 2027, despite student criticism that the new title is ‘not very accurate’

A light-hearted round-up of this week’s stories, including Cambridge’s breakthrough research on Multiple Sclerosis and students’ run in with Bonnie Blue

