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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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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