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King's (est. 1441): a dynamic and diverse community committed to intellectual excellence and development of new knowledge, with a world famous Chapel & Choir.
In her latest blog, King’s alumna Manisha Riley (KC 2021) writes about fellow King's alumna, and former Fellow, Professor Allison Morehead (KC 1997), whose exhibition, “Lifeblood: Edvard Munch”, has just closed in Oslo. 🖌️🖼️🎨

Read more 👉https://ow.ly/1k7b50WZg3T.

@queensuglobal.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
For her SRP, history student Lyra has designed a pamphlet showing the different species of wildflower in our meadow, as drawn in the mid-20th century by King’s alum Laurence Mansfield Ingle (KC 1909).
#SummerResearch #WildflowerMeadow #BotanicalIllustration #StudentResearch #WildflowerConservation
September 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Congratulations to King's Fellow Professor Surabhi Ranganathan on this incredible achievement 👏
🥳 We're so delighted to announce that Professor Surabhi Ranganathan (@kingscollege.bsky.social) has been awarded the prestigious @maxplanck.de Humboldt Research Award 2025 for her groundbreaking work on ocean governance and the law of the sea:

🔗http://bit.ly/45LVlKg
September 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Check out this fascinating new research from King's PhD student Jacob Forward 👇
📢 How one Cambridge historian is harnessing AI to scrutinise over three decades of presidential language - with extraordinary results.

Find out how PhD student Jacob Forward is using LLMs to analyse a scale of sources seldom attempted in historical research ⬇️

🔗 www.hist.cam.ac.uk/news/history...
September 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A new exhibition celebrating Chilean architecture has opened in King's College Chapel. 🏛️🏢

‘Andean Contours – University Buildings’ by renowned Chilean architect José Cruz Ovalle will run until 28 September.

For more information 👉 ow.ly/YMjF50WQgJM
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 a...
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September 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🌍📸 On World Photo Day, we're taking a look back at some of the wonderful photos of our wildflower meadow harvest, captured by members of the College community and beyond.

📷1-4: Edward Valletta

#WorldPhotoDay #WildflowerMeadow #CollegeCommunity #TraditionAndNature
August 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
King’s is once again taking part in Open Cambridge.
This year, the College Library and Archives will host an exhibition to mark 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen.

🗓️ - Weds 17 September
🕛 - 10.30am - 4.00pm
🎟️ - Free, no booking required

ow.ly/Q9PV50WHtIq

@cambridgefestival.bsky.social
Jane Austen Open Day at King’s College Library
King’s is taking part once more in Open Cambridge, the initiative that offers special access to the extraordinary spaces and places in Cambridge that are normally closed to the general public or charg...
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August 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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15th August 2020
Waiting for the next Deliveroo at King's College five years ago.
August 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd stepped back in time if you visited King's for our wildflower meadow harvest last week. 🐴

If you were there, please share your pictures with us!👇
✉️ communications@kings.cam.ac.uk

#WildflowerMeadow #SustainableFarming #HorsePower #MeadowHarvest #EcoFriendly
August 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
We have a number of positions available for Research Fellows to join the thriving academic community at King's.

Take a look at our recruitment pages to learn more!

👉https://ow.ly/Fc0m50WBbso

#AcademicJobs #ResearchFellow #Research #Academia #JobsInAcademia
August 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
King's student Seren has spent this summer taking part in our Summer Research Programme, mapping the small press landscape in Cambridge.

"As well as engaging with a fascinating topic, I’ve enjoyed this opportunity to explore the academic world from the perspective of a researcher."

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August 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A family outing past Bodley's 🦢

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📷 by Lorraine Headen

#WildlifeAtKings #RiverCam #CambridgeWildlife
July 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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22 Here's @kingscollege.bsky.social Cambridge, seen from the river
July 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Congratulations to King's E-Lab Research Associate Chris Micklem, who has been awarded an ARIA research grant for innovative project to address climate instability. 🎉

Read more about Chris's fascinating research 👇 ow.ly/5kvG50WwAKf
July 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Last week we welcomed hundreds of prospective applicants to King's as part of the @cam.ac.uk Open Days. Thank you to everyone who helped make them a success - especially our fantastic student ambassadors!☀️

Make sure to follow kings_outreach on Instagram for all admissions tips and advice.
July 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations to this year's five recipients of the Provost's Prize, which recognises those students who make a significant contribution to the College community.

Head to 👉 ow.ly/8Gq750Wmaxv to find out more.

📷 (L-R) Spencer, Harry, Jack, Fee and Teddy with the Provost.
July 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Our Open Days are in full swing at King’s 💜

Why not pop by and come and say hello to our friendly student ambassadors like Imisi and Tom?

Here’s a look at what to expect!
#cambridgeuniversity #applyingtocambridge #universityofcambridge #opendays
July 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Looking back at General Admission 🎓

Whether you graduated last year or in the 1940s, we're always happy to hear from you and to keep you connected to the College and to each other.

Head to 👉 ow.ly/kmFv50Wm8ng to learn more.

📷©Martin Bond

#CambridgeUniversity
July 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits as staff, fellows and family came together to celebrate our graduating students 🎓💜📜
Congrats to the newest members of our alumni community. Your journey with King’s doesn’t end here. Head to our website to keep in touch and learn more about your alumni benefits.
July 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Congrats to the 8 recipients of honorary degrees from the University of Cambridge last week 👏

We're thrilled to see Sir Oliver Hart (KC 1969 - pictured with King's Provost Gillian Tett after the ceremony), Nobel Prize-winning economist and King's alumnus, recognised with a Doctorate in Science.
July 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Front Court looking a little bit different this morning... 🎠🎪♟️

📷Thank you to College staff Joe and Catherine for sharing this sneak peek of the King's Affair preparations.

#KingsAffair #MayWeek #MayBall #JuneEvent
June 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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University of Cambridge Library & Archives staff have uncovered a handwritten & illustrated thesis by the famous Bloomsbury artist Roger Fry in the Department of Plant Sciences archives.

Read more 👇

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@theul.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Canons at the ready, it's that time of year again! 💜🚣‍♂️💜

May Bumps kicks off today, with a total of five King's crews (three men's and two women's) competing across the week!

Follow all the action on the CUCBC website or by listening live on CamFM.

#KCBC #MayBumps #Rowing #CambridgeUniversity
June 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We're delighted to have reached our £100 million goal! 💜The King's Campaign was launched in 2018 with the aim of allowing the College to attract and enable the best students regardless of background, deliver world-class teaching and research, and preserve our historic buildings.

👉bit.ly/43H1vJi
Congratulations to @kingscollege.bsky.social for reaching their £100 million goal in the King's Campaign! 🎉

Read about the impact of this campaign: bit.ly/43H1vJi

#Fundraising #StudentSupport
June 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

To celebrate our librarians have put together another fantastic display of titles, including recently acquired books from Audre Lorde, Darryl Bullock and Lucy Cooke.

Happy reading! 🌈📚

#PrideMonth #Pride
June 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM