Culture

Our week 6 poet, Andrea, talks to us about her use of poetry to connect with others and portray struggles with mental health

Poets of the Week: Cambridge’s 5 most famous poet alumni

How many of them did you know?

Iona Luke: Existentialism, Patti Smith and Performing at Mash

Iona Gallagher

Music for the introverts of Cambridge

Episode 1 of new Cambridge podcast He Said, She Said is out!

Lauren Diamond & Alba Eisner

Culture
CAMBRIDGE

A new sex, love, and relationships podcast brought to you by two mostly clueless (but quite chatty) Cambridge fourth years

Poem of the Week: ‘On Leaving Cambridge’ by Xu Zhimo

A poem which explores the connections between China and Cambridge by a poet whose life was famously immersed in mystique

Week 1 Poem of the Week: ‘Incubus’, ‘Dartboard’ and ‘Dichotomy’ by Alessandra Rey

Culture, Poetry
CAMBRIDGE

Our first poet of the term, Alessandra, discusses female sexuality and the issues faced by women in today’s world

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A Guide to Cambridge Nightlife: Alternate Nights

Michelle Crees

Culture, Guides
CAMBRIDGE

The final part of nightlife options around Cambridge when clubbing and pubbing isn’t enough

A Guide to Cambridge Nightlife: Pubs and Bars

Michelle Crees

Culture, Guides, Theatre
CAMBRIDGE

Finally something Cambridge can brag about, the volume of pubs available

St. Catherine’s unveils pioneering replica of celebrated Artemisia Gentileschi portrait

Izzy Grout

The Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria now takes pride of place at St Catharine’s College Chapel.

Week 6 Poem of the Week: ‘Five Minutes’ by Sasha Brealey

Sasha talks to us about the concept of time in her poem and describes how university has helped her explore writing further

Week 5 Poem of the Week: ‘Away From Home’ by Bernice Chan

Our fifth Poet of the Week, Bernice, speaks about her experience of separation from her home and culture

Week 4 Poem of the Week: ‘Panchali’ by Vinith Bhandari

We spoke to Vinith over Zoom about the background to his Indian epic-inspired poem

Culture Trip Week Four: Summer Will Come

Michelle Crees

The last recommendations before exams!

Week 3 Poem of the Week: ‘These are my Identities’ by Emily Nixon