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There are over 100 Fellows at King's. They carry out a huge variety of research, from investigating the origin of the Universe to uncovering the classical world. The following articles and media give a taste of the research being done at the moment.
 

 

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King’s copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio digitised

14 Dec 2022

King’s College Library has collaborated with the University Library to digitise its copy of Shakespeare’s rare First Folio.

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Meet Katie Collins, Marshall Scholar Class of 2022

23 Nov 2022

Katie is studying for her PhD in Engineering at King’s, supervised by Adrian Weller and supported by a Marshall Scholarship. 

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New Enactor-Turing Fellow appointed

12 Oct 2022

Apinan Hasthanasombat has been appointed as a College Teaching Officer in Computer Science. 

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Election of a new Provost

7 Jul 2022

The Fellows of King’s College intend to elect a Provost, in succession to Professor Michael Proctor, during the autumn of 2022.

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New Enactor Turing Fellowship established

23 Jun 2022

A generous philanthropic gift will support the creation of a new teaching position in Computer Science.

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Galápagos project awarded Darwin Initiative grant

20 Jun 2022

CRA Sophia Cooke's project aims to reinforce local capacity to generate action on climate, conservation and social justice.

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Research examines impact of tourism and climate change on Antarctic biodiversity

19 May 2022

College Research Associate Jasmine Lee’s research focuses on the impact of human activity, non-native species, pollution, and climate change on Antarctica. 

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2022 Gates Cambridge Scholars announced

21 Apr 2022

Seven graduate students will be coming to King's in Michaelmas 2022 as part of the Gates Cambridge programme

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New portrait of King's Fellow unveiled

15 Apr 2022

The portrait of Professor Dame Caroline Humphrey is the first of three portraits to be painted as part of the College's 50th anniversary of the admission of women

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King’s Fellow wins John Brinckerhoff Jackson Prize

2 Jun 2023

King’s Fellow Matthew Gandy is this year’s winner of the John Brinckerhoff Jackson Prize, awarded...

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King's Fellow wins Nine Dots Prize

31 May 2023

Research Fellow Joanna Kusiak has been awarded the biennial prize for original thinking in response...

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Study shows the impact of the King's wildflower meadow

23 May 2023

Published today, the study led by King’s Research Fellow Cicely Marshall shows that establishing the...

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🎉 ‘Singing on the River’ is back on the College banks on Sunday 23 June. What better occasion than a sunny evening like today’s to book your tickets (available at external link find 🔗in bio) and start planning what to pack in your picnic basket? While the weather may not be as hot as last year’s, we can guarantee the wildflower meadow and the Chapel will be the best backdrop for your pics! 💜 (These 📸 were taken last year by @acambridgediary) @kingsmencamb @kingscollegechoir @cambridgeuniversity #summerincambridge #singingontheriver #rivercam
 
📣Shine a light on King’s sporting talent and achievements this year by nominating a College team or individual for a 2024 University Sports Awards.🏆 There are nine categories to choose from so celebrate the breadth of King’s sporting success and vote in as many categories as you like – any ‘unsung heroes’ you can think of?🏅 Nominations are now open with an awards ceremony taking place on 17 June. Fill out the online nomination form at sport.cam.ac.uk/sports-awards-nomination-form or follow the link in bio 🔗 @kcsucambridge @CamUniSport @CambridgeUniversity #CambridgeUniveristy #CollegeSports #CollegeLife #UniversityLife #StudentLife #SportsAwards
 
Unfortunately, our old hive perished over the winter. We have since found two new hives to cherish and so this is one of the first inspections of the season… with many more to come. We hope you all welcome the new bees with love ❤️. P.S. spot the queen bee in pictures 8 & 9!!!
 
All shades of pink and purple met in the Cambridge sky last night, and so many gathered on the Back Lawn to try to capture it on camera. 😍 Thank you for sharing the moment with us, keep tagging the College in your posts and fingers crossed the show will continue tonight! #northernlights #cambridgecollegelife 📷 by @_sjnl
 
Bodley's Court has proven to be a great revision / alfresco lunching / end-of-the-week catching up spot today. 🌷
 
...and they're back! Make the most of this lovely evening and walk down the path to see them up-close(r). #gardeningatkings💜 #cambridgecollegelife #cambridgecows
 
📢 Calling all students! Grab a few friends and join a treasure hunt around Cambridge this Friday (10 May) to win prizes and let off some steam during the exam period. Follow @CambridgeUniversity for more. Find information on support available at studentsupport.cam.ac.uk (🔗 in bio). #ReachOutCambridge
 
We hope you are making the most of the mild (still) dry weather and the three-day weekend. The resident heron is definitely up for a bit of punting. 😉 #wildlifeofkings #springincambridge
 
We are delighted to announce that Former Vice President of the United States of America Al Gore will be delivering this year's Sermon before the University in the College Chapel on Sunday 12 May. This service is open to the public. Find out more at external link (🔗in bio) @AlGore @CambridgeUniversity
 
#springincambridge feeling almost like #summerincambridge? It is the perfect weather for a walk along The Backs, or to the Fellows' Garden. (Thank you, Alice, for sharing this pic of your evening walk.)
 
If you could do with a bit of (free) cake and a natter, or with some stretching or art-making, check out the Wellbeing Term Card and find your time to take a break from revision! 🍰 Hosted by the Health and Wellbeing team at King's, these breaks will take place throughout Easter term and are a great opportunity to see some friendly faces and press pause. There is still time to join one of the Wellbeing Workshops too: 🔵Calm Resilience - Today (30 April) 3-4pm in Keynes Lecture Theatre. 🟣Habits For Difficult Thoughts & Anxiety - Wednesday 8 May, 3-4pm online, link to follow. @kcsucambridge @kings.welfare @kcgs_social #reachoutcambridge
 
Good morning from a very sunny Front Court... where were you at the weekend, 🌞? #springincambridge