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Always happy to share news about the fantastic Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize! Deadline: 7 Jan, 2026. @lucycavcoll.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/lcfictio...
LUCY CAVENDISH FICTION PRIZE 2026
Now open for entries!
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October 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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📢 New paper alert!

In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a consumer-led approach…

www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus...

#sustainablefood #greennudges
#behaviourchange #climatechange
#vegan #sustainability
Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability
High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Over 1000 views already on my newly published paper!

In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a new approach…

www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus...

#sustainablefood #greennudges
Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability
High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...
www.frontiersin.org
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🔍 Are you a Cambridge postdoctoral researcher looking for a College affiliation?

We are inviting applications for Postdoc Research Associates to join our diverse, impact-driven community of researchers shaping solutions for the future.

Find out how to apply at www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/opening...
Opening for Lucy Cavendish College Postdoctoral Research Associates
Join our growing community of researchers shaping solutions for the future.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk
October 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Last night, Fellows gathered for the official induction of the 10th President of Lucy Cavendish College, Girish Menon.
It is a real pleasure to welcome him to the Lucy community.
We look forward to the leadership and insight he will bring in the years ahead.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/our-president
October 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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📢 New paper alert!

In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a consumer-led approach…

🔗 Link to open access paper here:
frontiersin.org/journals/sus...

#sustainablefood #greennudges
Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability
High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...
frontiersin.org
September 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Delighted to join the new season of @demedglobal.bsky.social courses today starting with our video featuring many global SDG leaders such as Prof James Bacchus @mccordonier.bsky.social @tejasrao.bsky.social @antoinettenestor.bsky.social @lucycavcoll.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Story of Tudor Art by Dr @cjfaraday.bsky.social - College Director of Studies in History of Art - is out 25 Sept with Head of Zeus. This is the first book to explore Tudor England through its art and objects, revealing every facet of the dynasty ⬇️
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/history...
A History of Tudor England through its art and objects
A new book by Christina J. Faraday, College's Director of Studies in History of Art, will be published on 25th September.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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📢 Exciting job opportunity!

I’m looking for an exceptional Project Coordinator to expand the rollout of a ground-breaking edtech/medtech platform developed at my lab at the University of Cambridge.

Find out more and apply:
lucy.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/pr...
August 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Congratulations to Dr Chris Macdonald, College Fellow, finalist for ‘Education Innovator of the Year’ at the 2025 Innovation Awards 🎉
Chris was recognised for pioneering free VR tech to tackle speech anxiety. Read more below ⬇️
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-chri...
Dr Chris Macdonald named finalist for Education Innovator of the Year
Lucy Cavendish Fellow recognised for groundbreaking work in virtual reality learning.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk
August 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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📢 In July Nabil Khabirpour (@lucycavcoll.bsky.social) met with @10dowingstreet.bsky.social PM Sir Keir Starmer to discuss access to justice and share insights from The Law Corner. The meeting preceded the Civil Society Summit.

🔗Read more: bit.ly/40Wndsj
August 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
📢 Exciting news!

Lucy Cavendish College is partnering The Aziz Foundation to offer Master’s scholarships for talented British Muslim students dedicated to community leadership & positive social change.

More info ⬇️
lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-ca...
Lucy Cavendish College partners with the Aziz Foundation to offer Master’s Scholarships
These scholarships will support talented British Muslim students who are dedicated to community leadership and creating positive social change.
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August 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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📖OUP ( @oxfordunipress.bsky.social) has published 'Copyright as Personal Property' by Dr Poorna Mysoor (@lucycavcoll.bsky.social) offering a more sophisticated classification of property rights than that based simply on tangibility:

📷https://bit.ly/4omFVmU

#Copyright #IP #IntellectualProperty
August 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We are excited to have @christheowl.bsky.social on board and look forward to the impact he’ll make, helping us ensure every talented student can thrive at Cambridge, regardless of background or circumstance.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-chri...
Dr Chris Whitaker Joins Lucy Cavendish as Development Officer (Special Projects)
Chris will play a key part in implementing the College’s fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk
July 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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We did it again 🥳 🥳 🥳

We won the Cambridge University Excellence Award (for the third year running!).

For this year’s entry, I used emerging tech to better translate and visualise emissions data.
June 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Happy 60th Birthday @lucycavcoll.bsky.social 🎊

Looking great in the sunshine!
June 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Sandile Mtetwa on why it's important to address problems in an inclusive way that creates a sense of ownership & provides sustainable solutions in the latest episode of So, now what? - www.gatescambridge.org/about/news/h...
#podcast #gatescambridge25

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June 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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🎉 Exciting research update: My latest paper is now in the top 5% of all 48 million research outputs scored by Altmetric. The paper reveals an innovative and free VR treatment for speech anxiety.

Read the paper for free here:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/vir...

#psychologyresearch #psychology
Frontiers | Improving virtual reality exposure therapy with open access and overexposure: a single 30-minute session of overexposure therapy reduces public speaking anxiety
Public speaking anxiety is a prevalent issue with significant negative impacts. While virtual reality exposure therapy is an effective treatment, it currentl...
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June 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Please share far and wide - the free treatment is life-changing for anyone who suffers from speech anxiety or the fear of public speaking.

#psychologyresearch #psychology
#virtualreality #publicspeaking
#edtech #healthtech
June 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Students de-stressing with Rufus the dog at @lucycavcoll.bsky.social's 'Taking a Break' event 🐶
May 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
After a whirlwind of exceptional entries, Clair Humphries emerged as 2025 Fiction Prize winner with her delicate but powerful debut novel, 'Mrs Peacocks Pavlova'.
We now caught up with Clair about her writing journey, inspirations, and work.
Read the interview at www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/blog/convers...
A Conversation with Clair Humphries, 2025 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize winner
Following the exciting announcement of her win, we catch up with Clair, whose debut novel, "Mrs Peacock's Pavlova" charmed the judges.
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May 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Great to be at @lucycavcoll.bsky.social last night for the fifteenth anniversary of the annual Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize. Congratulations to this year's winner, Clair Humphries, plus all the long and shortlistees! Looking forward to reading your books. open.substack.com/pub/lcfictio...
Clair Humphries wins the 2025 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize
Clair’s debut novel, Mrs Peacock’s Pavlova, was chosen for its delicate treatment of theme and excellent portrayal of character
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May 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Scholar-Elect Minhee Lee's research will explore how bilingualism can help people understand different perspectives - www.gatescambridge.org/about/news/e... @uniofcam.bsky.social @lucycavcoll.bsky.social #GatesCambridge25 #Linguistics
Exploring the benefits of bilingualism - Gates Cambridge
Scholar-Elect Minhee Lee's research will explore how bilingualism can help people understand different perspectives.
www.gatescambridge.org
May 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Final Hours to support LucyGives ⏳✨

We're incredibly grateful for the support shown so far 🙏❤️

Hear from Dr @christheowl.bsky.social on why getting behind this campaign can help us create a more inclusive and accessible environment for all our students.

Donate at giving.lucy.cam.ac.uk

Thank you!
April 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
LucyGives supports students through bursaries, wellbeing, and more. A key focus this year is also to raise funds for assistive hearing technology.

Hear from alumna Penny McLean and current students Evie and Caroline, about the difference it could make: www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucygiv...
LucyGives: Forging Futures Together - creating a more inclusive and accessible environment
One of the campaign's goals is to raise funds for Assistive Hearing Technology.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk
April 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM