Vance visits Divinity don

Divinity professor James Orr has revealed that JD Vance, Trump’s vice-presidential pick, once called him his “UK Sherpa”. Speaking on a podcast, Orr said that Vance’s family visited his Cambridge home last summer. The two have a close friendship, with Orr saying the pair “hit it off” over shared religious interests. Orr claims that the Republican VP candidate takes “a great deal of interest” in British politics and was keen to know from him what had happened in our election.

Caius calls for scholars to cut out booze

A document sent to Caius students told them “to consume alcohol responsibly and to look out for one another” after numerous instances where heavily intoxicated students have required assistance from porters. Head Porter Martin May stated in the document: “Whilst the Porters strive to create a safe environment for all students, I feel it is necessary to clarify our position on this matter to ensure everyone’s well-being.” The information was circulated in the GCSU’s weekly bulletin, recommending students to plan ahead if they “anticipate the possibility of becoming intoxicated” to ensure everyone receives the help they need.

Doggy diagnosis

An AI algorithm that can detect heart murmurs in dogs has been developed by a Cambridge University research team. Using a machine-learning algorithm that detects human heart murmurs, scientists have been able to spot signs of heart problems in our canine companions. Heart murmurs are a key indicator of heart disease in dogs, but this new tool could help to more quickly identify dogs most in need of treatment. Researchers say that results so far have been promising.

Chaplain consecrates blessed blossoms

On Thursday (24/10) Trinity College opened their new woodland walk and orchard in the Fellow’s Garden. The garden was designed as a mindfulness space for College members, but also to encourage biodiversity, with the orchard now being home to 45 fruit trees of East Anglian varieties. Trinity’s chaplain consecrated the orchard, while the trees were serenaded with Benjamin Britten’s ‘Flower Songs’ by the College choir. The natural world has also given the orchard their blessing, with deer, badgers, voles, foxes, and squirrels already being spotted there.