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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.

This year’s cohort is formed by students from 12 Cambridge Colleges and from a wide range of subjects.

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.

King's Life Fellow in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies has died age 82

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.

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.

The annual prize rewards students whose musicmaking has a positive impact on the King’s community.

Chris Micklem has been awarded a £500,000 research grant from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA), the largest award size possible for the grant.

The Reverend Canon Dr Hueston Finlay will succeed the Reverend Dr Stephen Cherry in 2026

Axo Neurotech, Cambridge Mobilytics and CAST Energy have been awarded prizes by the judging panel.

Adrian Novac and Teddy Graham are the joint winners, with the second and third prizes also shared this year.

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.