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New lab-grown human embryo model produces blood cells

Cambridge researchers have found a new way to produce human blood cells in the lab that mimics the process in natural embryos – a discovery that holds potential to simulate blood disorders like leukaemia, and to produce long-lasting blood stem cells for transplants.
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New lab-grown human embryo model produces blood cells
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Architecture exhibition opens in the College Chapel

The exhibition ‘Andean Contours – University Buildings’ by José Cruz Ovalle will run until 28 September, exploring Chilean architecture and reflecting on the connections between architectural design and higher education.
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Architecture exhibition opens in the College Chapel
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Basim Musallam (1943 - 2025)

King's Life Fellow in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies has died age 82
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Basim Musallam (1943 - 2025)
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King’s E-Lab SPARK incubator reveals first cohort

24 startups, ranging across many sectors and solving global challenges, will join the first-ever residential incubator programme designed to turn research-backed ideas from Cambridge students and alumni into investable companies.
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King’s E-Lab SPARK incubator reveals first cohort
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Jane Austen Open Day at King’s College Library

To mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, the College Library and Archives will host an exhibition showcasing first editions and an autograph manuscript.
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Jane Austen Open Day at King’s College Library
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New Dean of Chapel appointed

The Reverend Canon Dr Hueston Finlay will succeed the Reverend Dr Stephen Cherry in 2026
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New Dean of Chapel appointed
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The compelling economic case for climate investment

A report by the climaTRACES Lab with Boston Consulting Group and the Cambridge Judge Business School highlights the importance of investing in climate mitigation and adaptation and the significant economic consequences of failing to do so.
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The compelling economic case for climate investment
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2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars announced

95 new scholars have been selected to form the Gates Cambridge Class of 2025, with 9 of them joining King’s next Michaelmas Term.
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2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars announced
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Jane Austen’s 'Sanditon' manuscript goes on exhibition

The autograph manuscript of Jane Austen’s final novel, 'Sanditon', has gone on loan to Harewood House in Yorkshire as part of their new exhibition ‘Austen and Turner: A Country House Encounter’.
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Jane Austen’s 'Sanditon' manuscript goes on exhibition
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King’s fundraising campaign reaches £100 million goal

The King’s Campaign has reached its £100 million goal, allowing the College to attract and enable more of the best students regardless of economic or social background, deliver exceptional teaching and world-class research, and preserve and enhance its historic buildings.
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King’s fundraising campaign reaches £100 million goal
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Provost’s Prize 2025 awarded to five students

Established in 2018, the Provost’s Prize recognises those students who make a significant contribution to the College community during their time at King’s.
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Provost’s Prize 2025 awarded to five students
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Azim Surani awarded 2025 Kyoto Prize

Professor Surani is to be honoured with a Kyoto Prize by the Inamori Foundation for his significant contribution to the scientific betterment of humankind. The prize presentation will take place...
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Azim Surani awarded 2025 Kyoto Prize
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King’s alumni recognized in the King’s Birthday Honours

Dominic Richards (KC 1987) is recognised for his longstanding charitable work and leadership in heritage-led regeneration and sustainable urbanism, Michael Downes (KC 1987) for services to music and education, and...
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King’s alumni recognized in the King’s Birthday Honours
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James Trevithick (1945-2025)

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Mr James (Jim) Trevithick, Life Fellow at King’s, on 29 May 2025.
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James Trevithick (1945-2025)
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The E-Lab launches the 2025 Entrepreneurial Essay Competition

UK-based students studying at sixth form (or equivalent) level, regardless of subjects studied, are welcome to enter. The King’s Entrepreneurship Lab (E-Lab) is delighted to introduce the third edition of...
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The E-Lab launches the 2025 Entrepreneurial Essay Competition
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2025 Rylands Art Prizes awarded

Adrian Novac and Teddy Graham are the joint winners, with the second and third prizes also shared this year.
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2025 Rylands Art Prizes awarded
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King’s Members recognised in 2025 New Year Honours

Eleanor Sharpston KC and Ruth Cairnie have been awarded damehoods, Professor Ashley Moffett has been made Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, and Dr Jocelyn Cornwell has received an MBE.
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King’s Members recognised in 2025 New Year Honours
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New portrait collection marks 50 years of women at King’s

The portraits were commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of the admission of women as students to the College, and were first displayed in the Chapel during the 50 Years...
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New portrait collection marks 50 years of women at King’s
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Winners of 2024 Entrepreneurship Prize announced

We are delighted to announce the tenth year of awards under the College’s annual entrepreneurship competition, intended to encourage King’s members (past and present) to develop their entrepreneurial ideas and...
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Winners of 2024 Entrepreneurship Prize announced
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21 March 2026 12 - 5pm

Foundation Lunch 2026

We would be delighted if Members who matriculated in and before 1975, and their guests would save the date for the Foundation Lunch taking place in College on Saturday, 21...
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Foundation Lunch 2026
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28 March 2026 3 - 11pm

20th, 25th & 30th Anniversary Reunion

King’s College invites Members from the classes of 2006, 2001, and 1996 to save the date for their reunion event in College on Saturday, 28 March 2026 to celebrate their...
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20th, 25th & 30th Anniversary Reunion
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08 May 2026 5 - 6pm
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Alan Turing Lecture 2026

The 2026 Alan Turing Lecture will be given by Raymond E. Goldstein FRS, Alan Turing Professor of Complex Physical Systems. Further details on the event programme and registration will be...
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Alan Turing Lecture 2026
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16 May 2026 11:30am - 5:30pm

King Henry VI Circle Lunch

King’s College, Cambridge kindly requests that you save the date for the King Henry VI Circle Lunch on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Leaving a gift in your Will, which is...
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King Henry VI Circle Lunch
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06 June 2026 12 - 3pm

10th Anniversary Reunion Lunch 2026

On behalf of the Provost and Fellows of King’s College, the Development Office is delighted to invite Members from the class of 2016 to save the date for their 10th...
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10th Anniversary Reunion Lunch 2026
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27 June 2026 2 - 5pm

Members' Afternoon Tea 2026

King’s College, Cambridge kindly requests that you save the date for the Members’ Afternoon Tea on Saturday, 27 June 2026. This is an informal family friendly event for all alumni...
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Members' Afternoon Tea 2026

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