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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 PhD students win Wolfson Enterprise Competition

6 May 2021

Amy Rochford and June Park have won First Prize for their company Lecta, harnessing flexible bio-electronic technology for use in neural devices.

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New gift to promote study of egalitarian capitalism

26 Mar 2021

Pressing issues of inequality are driving research into new economic theories.

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An update from our early-graduating medics

19 Mar 2021

We caught up with three King’s medics, Dr Fanny Belais, Dr Adam Townson and Dr Chris Williams, to hear about their experiences over the past 12 months.

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King’s PhD student named as New Generation Thinker

18 Mar 2021

Sarah Jilani (KC 2017) has been selected by the AHRC and BBC Radio 3 as one of ten early-career researchers to join the scheme in 2021

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New Research Fellow to join Silk Roads Programme

24 Feb 2021

A third Research Fellow has been appointed to the Silk Roads Programme at King’s.

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New internship programme for King’s undergraduates announced

18 Feb 2021

The Gatsby Summer Internship Programme is aimed at inspiring science students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to think about going on to further research.

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King’s student helping to develop AI tools to measure vital signs

22 Jan 2021

Fourth-year chemical engineer Mikka Alon has been working with health start-up perfexia to explore ways of using smartphone technology to monitor vital signs such as heart rate and respiratory rate.

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The new Silk Roads PhD Studentship is open to applicants

20 Jan 2021

This studentship will provide funding for up to 4 years to pursue research on some aspect of the Silk Roads.

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Archaeological dig reveals Anglo-Saxon cemetery on King's accommodation site

20 Jan 2021

An archaeological dig at the site of the new graduate accommodation at Croft Gardens has revealed an extensive early medieval burial ground, shedding light on life and death in Cambridge from the end of the Roman period.

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Research News

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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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Tim Griffin elected to Cambridge City Council

10 May 2023

King's Director of Research Tim Griffin has been elected as a Labour Councillor.

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Easter Term has arrived and the College gardens are out in full bloom to welcome back our students. 🌷🌻💮 How many different types of flower can you spot? #EasterTerm #CollegeGardens #SpringBlooms #SpringInBloom #CambridgeUniversity
  
📢Calling all current King's students! Want to earn some extra money and gain valuable work experience this summer? Then look no further. Our annual Telephone Fundraising Campaign is back and we're on the look out for 13 enthusiastic King's students to form our calling team. ☎️ Applications are NOW OPEN! So head to external link to find out more and apply before 13 May. #WorkWithUs #Hiring #TelephoneCampaign #TFC2025
 
Nominations are now open for this year's University Sports Awards 🏆 Whether you want to shine a light on an 'unsung hero' or celebrate a King's sporting success, now's your chance! With nine categories to choose from, you can celebrate the breadth of King’s sporting achievements by voting in as many categories as you like 🏅 Nominations are now open with the awards ceremony taking place on 23 June. Fill out the online nomination form at: external link @kcsucambridge @CamUniSport @CambridgeUniversity #CambridgeUniveristy #CollegeSports #CollegeLife #UniversityLife #StudentLife #SportsAwards
  
“I do often think I owe Cambridge everything. I would not have the career I’ve had – or the confidence – if it weren’t for Cambridge.” British comedian and @kings.college alumnus Phil Wang returned to his old room for a chinwag with its current occupant, rugby Blue champ and Economics student, George Bland. They find they have very different approaches to life and interior decoration but they both agree: the rugby field is not so far from the stand-up stage. It's a classic 'My room, your room' in the latest edition of CAM. Tap the link in @cambridgeuniversity's bio for a chuckle. #CambridgeAlumni
 
Wishing everyone a joyful Easter from King’s. 🐇 We recently hosted our annual Easter egg hunts for staff, alumni and their families, with the Easter Bunny making an early appearance! How do you plan to celebrate today? #HappyEaster #EasterEggHunt #EasterCelebration #EasterBunny
  
Ahead of the Easter Festival, the Chapel has been undergoing its own ´Spring cleaning’. ⛪️ Walls and windows received a deep clean whilst the 17th century woodwork in the choir stalls was repaired and restored. To find out more about the project visit:👉external link #WorldHeritageDay #KingsCollegeChapel #SpringClean
 
What advice do you think Phil Wang would give his younger self? 🤔 We asked the @kings.college alumnus the question in the latest edition of CAM, the Cambridge alumni magazine, which is live now. We also showcase the rising stars of Cambridge’s literary scene, explore the joys of a year abroad (anyone used a Soviet telex system?), and learn about hacking photosynthesis from the Zhang Lab at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. And if that's not enough: catch up on the latest University news (including the launch of a new School), solve a brand new puzzle and get into all your favourite regulars. ☕️ Grab a cuppa and tap the link in @cambridgeuniversity's bio for a good read. Image: Cover of CAM by Amy Moss. Portrait of third year @Magdalene College English student, Ahana Banerji. #UniversityOfCambridge #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #CambridgeUni
 
Congratulations to the Light Blues on another fantastic clean sweep in this weekend's Boat Races. We're especially proud of @CUBCSquad President, King's alumnus Luca Ferraro (fourth from left), on his third victory in a row!🏆 These wins mark a fourth clean sweep for the Light Blues, in which they have won all six races (Lightweight Men's and Women's Races, Blue Boat Men's and Women's Races, and Reserve Men's and Women's races). This follows previous clean sweeps in 1993, 2018 and 2023. 📸 @row_360 and Nordin Catic #TheBoatRace #WhichBlueAreYou #OxfordCambridgeBoatRace #LightBlue
 
A rare and significant archive of Alan Turing's unpublished papers has found a permanent home at King's. 📜 The papers reveal fascinating details about Turing's 'Delilah' project, which aimed to build a portable voice encoder for short distance military transmissions. The archive was saved thanks to generous philanthropic support from XTX Markets, Friends of the Nation's Libraries, the National Heritage Fund and King's College. Learn more 👉external link @hmgccofficial @NationalHeritageMemorialFund #AlanTuring #TuringArchive @cambridgeuniversity
 
We're sending lots of luck to King's alumnus Luca Ferraro (KC 2021) who will be leading the Light Blues as they take on Oxford in this Sunday's Boat Race. Luca, pictured (in the final photo) third from left in the King's 2022 May Bumps M1 boat, graduated from King's last summer and is currently studying for an MPhil at @Peterhouse_cam alongside his role as President of @CUBCsquad. 📅 - Sunday 13 April 2025 ⏱ - 13.21 79th Women’s Boat Race 13.36 Women’s Reserve Race: Osiris v Blondie 13.51 Men’s Reserve Race: Isis v Goldie 14.21 170th Men’s Boat Race 📺 - @BBC One. For 🌎 check external link #TheBoatRace #WhichBlueAreYou #Rowing #OxfordCambridgeBoatRace @theboatraces #LightBLue 📷1+2: Nordin Catic
  
You may have spotted a new face (and top hat! 🎩) leading our graduation procession last Saturday. Introducing our new Head Porter Ian! Ian took over from Neil at the beginning of January and last Saturday led his very first graduation procession to Senate House - complete with a new hat for the occasion! Ian is no stranger to King's, having worked at the College for over 21 years, most recently as our Deputy Head Porter. Make sure to say hello when you visit the Porters' Lodge! #Graduation #HeadPorter #KingsCollege #UniversityofCambridge #CambridgeUniversity
 
How it started➡️ how its going. 🎓 Congratulations to everyone who graduated last Saturday in glorious sunshine, including the 86 members of the Class of 2018 (who had their second and third years disrupted by Covid) who collected their 'Cambridge MAs'. Keep in touch 👉external link This was also new Head Porter Ian's first time leading the procession to Senate House and he had a very special top hat made especially for the occasion. Stay tuned for a special Q&A with the new Head Porter later this week..... @kcsucambridge @kingscollegeboatclub @kcgusocial #CambridgeGraduation #CambridgeUniversity #GraduationCelebration