Cambridge Alumni

13/08/2026

How much do you remember about your Cambridge interview?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge 1988) caught up with Professor John Mullan, who taught him while he was studying English, to talk about pre-interview nerves and his advice for young people feeling imposter syndrome. 👇

12/08/2026

Did you imagine who you'd become when you first stepped into your College room?

When Sathnam Sanghera (Christ's College, Cambridge 1995) arrived at Y43, he never imagined he would write a book.

Returning to the room three decades later, he reflects on the excitement, uncertainty and possibility of those first days at Cambridge, and how his time here opened doors he never thought possible.

Step inside author Sathnam's old room with current student Rocio Leyva Thomas. https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine/issue-108/y43-christ%E2%80%99s-my-room-your-room

09/08/2026

Planning a holiday, staycation or simply some quiet time with a good book this summer?

We have asked academics from the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge to share their summer reading recommendations, from contemporary fiction and classic literature to philosophy and cultural history.

Explore their picks and find your next great read:

https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/stories-and-successes/holiday-reads-from-the-faculty-of-modern-and-medieval-languages

What are you reading this summer?

To help inspire your summer reading, asked academics from the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics to share the books they will be diving into over the summer.

05/08/2026

As digital humanities increasingly bring together tech, culture, history and ethics, how can its interdisciplinary methods be adapted for younger learners in school? How might digital humanities help children develop critical thinking?

Watch the full Cambridge Conversation on 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq9d41bFKPU

02/08/2026

Jack's Gelato and Aromi have taken the market by storm: Where was your favourite spot to get ice cream (sorry, gelato) when you were a student?

29/07/2026

University of Cambridge researcher's guide for living your best life and thriving.

Catch Dr Olivia Remes' talk at the Alumni Festival to learn how you can develop 3 key strengths for life, based on research of over 20,000 people.

Book your ticket and browse the programme here 👉 https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/festival

28/07/2026

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Bill Oddie (Pembroke College Cambridge 1960), who has passed away at the age of 85.

During his time at Cambridge, Oddie's passion for performance flourished through his involvement in the 'Footlights'. 🎭

While still a student, he was already writing for productions and went on to contribute to the satirical TV series 'That Was The Week That Was' in the early 1960s. ✍️

After graduating, Oddie became a household name as a member of the much-loved comedy trio 'The Goodies'.

He later devoted himself to his lifelong passion for wildlife as a presenter for the BBC's 'Springwatch' and an advocate for birdwatching. 🍃

Join us in remembering Oddie's remarkable career and long-lasting legacy.

27/07/2026

Your Easter CAM 2026 is here, with stories that celebrate the people, places and traditions that make Cambridge so special.

In this 108 issue:

We step inside author Sathnam Sanghera's old room with current Law student Rocio Leyva Thomas. 🚪

We travel to Okinawa, Japan, to find out the secret to ageing well, finding purpose and living a fulfilling life. 🇯🇵

We tuck into light-night Cambridge food spots, including the long-lasting rivalry between Trailer of Life and Van of Death. 🍔

And we hear from the Cambridge University Golf Club to discover the curious traditions and 'serious fun' behind one of the University's oldest sporting clubs. ⛳

Read these stories and more in the latest issue of CAM: https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/magazine

25/07/2026

Poker, but the Cambridge way ♠️

Dr Robert Wells (St John's College, 2000) used his maths PhD to turn poker into a game of strategy, not superstition, swapping gut instinct for probability and a well-played hand for a well-worked-out one.

Despite his hate for gambling, Rob loves the intellectual challenge.

Perhaps a proof that even a game can be 'methodically' fun? 😄

23/07/2026

Enjoying Spotify Wrapped 2025? We don't have that level of data for our students but we did ask a few of our graduates about the songs that defined their time at Cambridge. What were yours?