A radical tradition

Formed by students fleeing persecution, the University of Cambridge has fostered a spirit of iconoclasm, disruption and intellectual freedom for 800 years and counting

A delicate ecosystem

Cambridge has become a hi-tech hub to rival California’s Silicon Valley. But how was the so-called “Silicon Fen” born, and how is it continuing to thrive?

800 years of innovation

The University of Cambridge’s history spans eight centuries of transformative thinking that has changed the world as we know it 

Testing times

The challenge of educating an expanding global population is one that international education programmes are meeting head on

Network know-how

Knowing the right people can play a big role in getting a job, so establishing a network of professional contacts is crucial

Start me up

It’s never too early to start building your own business empire – and university can provide the ideal springboard to success

Recruitment resources

Tools such as recruitment agencies and online job boards are essential to help you in your search for work

BRILLIANT MINDS

How has the University of Cambridge produced more Nobel laureates than any other educational institution on earth?