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Computer scientist and pioneer of natural language processing – teaching AI to communicate

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023

New build horror as 36 houses face demolition - as neighbours left fearing for homes

Residents in an upmarket housing development close to the centre of Cambridge have been left fearing for their own properties after developers have confirmed that 36 newly built homes will have to be demolished

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2023

‘Lost’ Tudor book ‘hiding in plain sight’

Thomas Cromwell’s Book of Hours was “thought to be a lost relic of Henry VIII’s court”, said The Times, but “it transpires that it’s been hiding in plain sight for 363 years”. The book, which was immortalised in one of the most famous portraits from Tudor England, has been sitting…

The Week · Jun 9, 2023

Ways of Life: Jim Ede and the Kettle’s Yard Artists by Laura Freeman review – an intimate biography of a life in art

This fabulously detailed biography is a fitting testament to the great collector’s cunning, determination and impeccable taste

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

Negotiations must ‘restart’ to prevent graduation delays – Cambridge university

Many students are facing the ‘likelihood that the completion of their degrees and their graduation may be delayed’, acting vice-chancellor says.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Woman hailed for 'genius' buttering hack as she ditches knife for spoon

The 47-year-old, from Cambridge, gained even more attention when she posted a clip of her using a spoon to butter a roll for partner Mark Read, 51.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Edinburgh attracts increasing number of spin-out firms

Outside of Oxford, Cambridge and London, the Scottish capital is doing well for university-born businesses

Insider UK · May 18, 2023

Choir climbs 163ft tower and sings from rooftop in Cambridge college tradition

Each year, members of the choir of St John’s sing the Ascension Day carol from the rooftop.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Hottest days are warming twice as fast as average summer temperature in north-west Europe -- new research

On July 19 2022, the UK experienced its highest ever temperature. At 40.3℃ (Coningsby, Lincolnshire), the temperature surpassed the previous record of 38.7℃ (Cambridge) – a record that had been set a mere three years previously. My new study shows that this is part of a long-running trend of increasing…

The Conversation · May 17, 2023

Liverpool man's journey from being semi-literate to Cambridge award winner

Cambridge University recognises Liverpool's man’s international contributions and achievements.

Liverpool Echo · May 17, 2023