Cambridge Alumni Magazine
Issue 90 - Easter term 2020
Features
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Hidden in plain sight
Machine learning has blurred the line between data and software, unleashing a tsunami of fake news, bots and clickbait. It’s just one of the issues that Neil Lawrence, DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning, says it’s time to tackle.
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Of greatest benefit to humankind
You may be able to buy them for a couple of quid at your local corner shop, but the humble battery could be key to solving the climate emergency.
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Thrill of the new: taking drugs during the reign of Louis Quatorze
Dr Emma Spary delves into the world of drug-taking in 17th-century Paris.
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Responding to Covid-19
Across the University experts have come together to focus their talent and energies on tackling the pandemic.
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Putting cake (and buns) on the table
Fitzbillies – the legendary Trumpington Street café – has been keeping Cambridge sweet for 100 years.
Regulars
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Inbox 90
Read the editor’s letter and all your emails, letters, tweets and posts in response to CAM 90.
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Campendium: Easter Term 2020
Tackling COVID-19, 3D-printed coral reefs, and Boat Clubs combine.
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Democracy is back. And thank goodness – because in challenging times we need more, not less, of it
Professor of Politics David Runciman, on why democracy will be back.
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Bread is for everyone
The Bread Theatre and Film Company is tearing up student theatre and bringing the world to Cambridge’s stages.
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This idea must die: Paediatrics is about jabs, broken arms and nosebleeds
Professor David Rowitch explains why paediatrics is about lifelong disease prevention and mitigation.
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An introduction to what the University is doing to defend equality and foster inclusion
An overview of the initiatives worked on by and available to staff and students.
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Alumni Festival 2020
The 30th Alumni Festival will be unlike any of the 29 Festivals that have preceded it. For the first time ever, the Festival will be completely digital, enabling you to join us, no matter where in the world you are located.
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Mark IV radio echo set
At the Scott Polar Research Institute, today’s cutting-edge equipment is tomorrow’s exhibit – so long as it doesn’t get lost in a cupboard for 60 years.
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What do Cambridge alumni think about the Collegiate University?
We asked, almost 22,000 of you responded, and now the results are in – revealing that Cambridge graduates are positive about their connection and keen to get involved.
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