Cambridge Alumni Magazine
Issue 91 - Michaelmas term 2020
Features
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Protesters of the world, arise
Online petitions. Twitter campaigns. Taking to the streets. It may feel as if everyone is agitating for something – but what is activism? And what does it really mean to be an activist? CAM investigates.
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Reel to Reel
For 20 years, the Cambridge University Tape Recording Society preserved music for posterity – and, in the process, revolutionised recording technology forever.
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Fuelling success
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Or, to put it another way, this year Cambridge celebrates the international students and scholars who come here – to change the world.
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Have a green flight!
A carbon-neutral economy in 50 years? Maybe. But what if we were to go faster? Professor Rob Miller says that it is time to completely rethink the schedule.
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Always on my mind
What does it really mean for computers to be smarter than humans? We explore the singularity.
Regulars
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“We were a load of 18-year-olds trying to feel our way into social networks.”
For internet sensations Ben and Danielle Marsh (both History, Downing 1995) and their four children lockdown won’t stop the music.
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Inbox 91
Read the editor’s letter and all your emails, letters, tweets and posts in response to CAM 90.
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Campendium: Michaelmas Term 2020
Reaching net zero by 2038, life on Venus and recognition for leading Cambridge names.
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“I have really intense memories of the ADC and it being the beginning of a lifelong friendship”
Creators of hit musical Six, Lucy Moss (Caius 2014) and Toby Marlow (Robinson 2014) have gone on to global success – but their friendship was forged in the ADC dressing room dancing to Rihanna.
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Search it up!
Your directory to alumni life: events, benefits and updates.
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This idea must die: ‘Irish’ history is just about Ireland
Dr Niamh Gallagher says island mentalities can pervert our understanding of the past.
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Giving all students the chance to live Cambridge life to the full
Alumni donations help to support more than 2,600 students every year.
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We’re working to keep students safe – and ensure they can still have a true Cambridge experience
Graham Virgo is Senior
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for
Education and Professor
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Howzaaat!
Cambridge University Women’s Cricket Club stayed busy in lockdown with Zoom meetings – and a lot of press-ups, sit-ups and burpees.