Alex Brian
@alexb43.bsky.social
21 | History and French student | Writer | Cambridge/Shropshire
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The student union of Girton College in #Cambridge has published a statement on #Palestine – read my reporting in Varsity
Girton JCR publishes open letter expressing solidarity with Palestine
The statement was issued following a referendum on 12 December
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December 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The student union of Girton College in #Cambridge has published a statement on #Palestine – read my reporting in Varsity
Read my latest reporting on a #climate protest in #Cambridge
Protesters accuse sustainability institute of ‘greenwashing’
Activists criticised the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership for parterning 'with the fossil fuels and arms sectors'
www.varsity.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Read my latest reporting on a #climate protest in #Cambridge
Read my latest report on a #Palestine protest by #Cambridge students this weekend
Queens’ for Palestine stages second sit-in
The activists called on Queens' College to divest from arms companies
www.varsity.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Read my latest report on a #Palestine protest by #Cambridge students this weekend
Read my latest article about the current campaign for strike action at the University of #Cambridge
Protesters call on university staff to support strike action
Three unions are currently balloting for joint strike action in January
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November 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Read my latest article about the current campaign for strike action at the University of #Cambridge
A silly story for today!
A matter of loaf and death
A Magdalene porter told students throwing bread onto the roof posed 'serious risks'
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November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A silly story for today!
My latest round-up of the #Cambridge news
News in Brief: reading rewards, resignations, and rescued rarities
A light-hearted round-up of this week’s stories, from rare orchids to book awards
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November 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
My latest round-up of the #Cambridge news
My reporting of #Palestine protests in #Cambridge this weekend
Two pro-Palestine protests held this weekend
Students held a sit-in at Queens’ College on Saturday before a city-wide march on Sunday
www.varsity.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
My reporting of #Palestine protests in #Cambridge this weekend
Hebrew Language and Liturgy Coach. Prop Mermaid Paintings Maker. Bathwater’s production list offers an intriguing glimpse into the murky and surreal world of Sam Asher Misan’s debut play...
The murkiness of Bathwater
Alex Brian talks to the creators behind this sold out surrealist show
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November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hebrew Language and Liturgy Coach. Prop Mermaid Paintings Maker. Bathwater’s production list offers an intriguing glimpse into the murky and surreal world of Sam Asher Misan’s debut play...
My #Cambridge college today announced that it was cancelling its May Ball
Sidney May Ball cancelled
The committee said it 'didn't have enough people with the experience and avilability' to organise the event
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November 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
My #Cambridge college today announced that it was cancelling its May Ball
My latest piece about a protest against the #Cambridge Careers Service
Climate protesters rally against the Careers Service
Activists called on the University to adopt an 'ethical careers policy' at a protest in central Cambridge
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November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
My latest piece about a protest against the #Cambridge Careers Service
New print edition out today :)
Paper Edition | Varsity
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October 31, 2025 at 9:21 AM
New print edition out today :)
Really proud to have done the background reporting for this important story by Maddie Harding on #transgender rights in #Cambridge University sports
Footy captains fury over trans athlete ban
New FA guidance has resulted in CU Women's Association Football changing their constitution
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October 17, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Really proud to have done the background reporting for this important story by Maddie Harding on #transgender rights in #Cambridge University sports
Another #Cambridge news roundup – featuring my favourite story, a student getting to take a piece of their favourite (sadly closed) kebab shop home
News in Brief: good deeds, gripes, and Gardies gifts
A light-hearted round-up of this week’s stories, from uncovered complaints by musical writers to a new cat cafe
www.varsity.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Another #Cambridge news roundup – featuring my favourite story, a student getting to take a piece of their favourite (sadly closed) kebab shop home
I wrote about the #Cambridge Chancellor's views on the genocide in #Gaza for Varsity
Chancellor calls Israel’s actions in Gaza and West Bank ‘intolerable’
Lord Smith said Israel’s conduct ‘amounts to inhumanity and war crimes’ at a Q&A last week
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October 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I wrote about the #Cambridge Chancellor's views on the genocide in #Gaza for Varsity
The end of a piece of #Cambridge history 🙏
Gardies officially closes
The kebab shop had operated in Cambridge for 76 years
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October 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The end of a piece of #Cambridge history 🙏
More #Cambridge R&D park news
St John’s Innovation Centre to begin £50m expansion
The developments include two new office buildings and a transport hub
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September 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
More #Cambridge R&D park news
My round-up of this week's #Cambridge #news
News in Brief: auctions, altered attitudes, and athletics achievements
A light-hearted round-up of this week’s stories, including alumnus Amy Hunt’s sprinting silver and Cambridge’s new Financial Officer
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September 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
My round-up of this week's #Cambridge #news
What do you think of the plans to expand #Cambridge #Science Park?
Cambridge Science Park releases plans for next 30 years
Founded by Trinity College, the 150-acre site is set for major redevelopment
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September 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
What do you think of the plans to expand #Cambridge #Science Park?
My latest story for Varsity: David Mitchell spotted in #Cambridge
Ludwig filming returns to Cambridge
Lead actor David Mitchell was spotted on All Saint's Passage
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September 18, 2025 at 7:44 AM
My latest story for Varsity: David Mitchell spotted in #Cambridge
An interview I wrote for Varsity about the #Fringe show, Loos Loos. Hope you enjoy!
Loos Loos: an unflinching gaze at teenage girlhood
Alex Brian sits down with Ella Thornburn and Maya Calcraft to discuss the development of this exceptional Fringe show
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September 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
An interview I wrote for Varsity about the #Fringe show, Loos Loos. Hope you enjoy!
Published my first #news article for Varsity!
Trinity sells O2 Arena lease for £90m
Pensions insurance firm Rothesay has acquired London’s best-known live entertainment venue
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August 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Published my first #news article for Varsity!
An important reminder this VE day
On VE Day, remember the war – but can we resolve to honour all who fought in it? | Gary Younge
The heroism of soldiers from India, Africa and the Caribbean is too often airbrushed, as is the struggle of those who resisted colonial powers, says writer and sociology professor Gary Younge
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May 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
An important reminder this VE day
Had a lot of fun writing this feature on the nightmare that is the #Cambridge #dating scene for Varsity’s latest print edition www.varsity.co.uk/features/29440
Meet the Cupids of Cambridge
From blind dates to Camfess complaints, Alex Brian finds out if the Cambridge dating scene is really so hopeless.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Had a lot of fun writing this feature on the nightmare that is the #Cambridge #dating scene for Varsity’s latest print edition www.varsity.co.uk/features/29440