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Cambridge researchers find a new way to measure dark energy

King’s Fellow Anne Davis and colleagues have found a new way to detect and measure dark energy by studying Andromeda, the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way.

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Shire horses come in for another wildflower meadow harvest

The heavy horses, surrounded by gardeners from various Cambridge Colleges, have helped harvest the meadow with far lower impact on soil compaction and the flora than if a tractor had been used.

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King’s alumnus: ‘The Stormzy Scholarship has proved to be an invaluable award’

Joseph Vambe (KC 2018) was one of the first two Cambridge students to be awarded a Stormzy Scholarship, launched in 2018. 

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King's conquers Kilimanjaro once more

The largest ever group of King's students, staff, Fellows, alumni and their families and friends returned to Tanzania to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro.

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May Bumps success for Boat Club crews

It has been a record-breaking Mays campaign for KCBC, testament to the commitment of dedication of the rowers and their coaches.

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50 Portraits Exhibition launches in King's Chapel

The exhibition of portraits by photographer Jooney Woodward will return to the Chapel later in July

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Festival marks 50 Years of Women at King's

The event was the culmination of a year-long programme of events to mark the anniversary of the admission of women as students to King’s.

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Provost's Prize awarded to four students

This year's winners are graduate student Michaela Kadlecová and undergraduates Alex Provost, Barry Khan and Joel Mahabir.

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King's given Gold Award in Green Impact scheme

The College has been recognised for its sustainability actions with a Gold Award for the third consecutive year.

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King’s Entrepreneurship Lab Essay Competition

Winners will be selected by a judging panel consisting of Deborah Meaden, Mervyn King and Gillian Tett.

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Art historian John Bury dies

Pioneering art historian John Bernard Bury (born 1917) passed away on 18th January 2017, at Wimbledon, aged 99. John studied at Balliol College, Oxford, where he read modern history (1935-38).

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Choir releases studio master downloads

Choir albums now available to download from King's in ultra-high resolution

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College entrepreneurship competition now open

The King’s Entrepreneurship Prize encourages and supports King’s Members in the development of promising ideas and concepts.

Online exhibition on 'Mothers of Kingsmen'

Online exhibition using archives to explore the relationship certain famous King's College alumni had with their mothers.

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21 piano piece show

Chapel Lates are back with a performance of Richard Causton’s Nocturne for 21 Pianos, performed by students from Cambridge University with young pianists from St. Bede's School and the Centre for Young Musicians   

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God-Curious: Asking Eternal Questions

The Dean of King’s Stephen Cherry, has this week published a book intended to encourage sixth formers (and others) to consider studying theology.

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King’s Fellows awarded teaching prizes

We congratulate two of our current Fellows, Dr Jude Browne and Dr Ingo Gildenhard, who have both won Pilkington Prizes this year for their substantial contributions to teaching.

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It's not all in my head! - The complex relationship between rare diseases and mental health problems

This article argues that the common experiences of rare disease patients have impacts upon the way in which their psychiatric care should be offered and managed, and that sensitivity and understanding surrounding these issues should be considered