A radical tradition

Formed by students fleeing persecution, the University of Cambridge has fostered a spirit of iconoclasm, disruption and intellectual freedom for 800 years and counting

800 years of innovation

The University of Cambridge’s history spans eight centuries of transformative thinking that has changed the world as we know it 

A delicate ecosystem

Cambridge has become a hi-tech hub to rival California’s Silicon Valley. But how was the so-called “Silicon Fen” born, and how is it continuing to thrive?

Testing times

The challenge of educating an expanding global population is one that international education programmes are meeting head on

Question time

Painstaking preparation, presentation and promptness are the keys to ensuring you get the most out of an interview

Network know-how

Knowing the right people can play a big role in getting a job, so establishing a network of professional contacts is crucial

Embarking on a career

Identifying your ideal job and landing a position requires preparation, passion and, above all, perseverance. In other words, hunting for a job can be a job in itself

THE NEXT BIG THING

Researchers at Cambridge are exploring new technology that will reshape the world of tomorrow