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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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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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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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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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