University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe “zero-chance” doctor who now advises governmentGrowing up on free school meals at one of the lowest performing state schools in the country, Raghib Ali went on to become a leading…6 min read·Oct 26, 2022----
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe PhD student encouraging young Black aspiring scientists to claim their placeWhen PhD student Sigourney Bell turned to Twitter to connect with other Black scientists, she could never have guessed that this would be…4 min read·Sep 16, 2022----
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe doctor turned detective investigating the imprints of cancerSelf-confessed ‘nerd’ Serena Nik-Zainal went from hospital wards to the laboratory on a mission to provide patients with the best possible…5 min read·Aug 26, 2022----
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe psychiatrist who faced a dilemma but couldn’t turn his back on his peopleChildren in West Africa with cognitive difficulties are going undiagnosed because the tests used to assess their mental health are based on…7 min read·Jun 1, 2022----
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe social scientist who inadvertently became a poetAt the age of thirteen Mona Jebril found herself stranded in Gaza, becoming a refugee for the second time in her life. Her talent and…6 min read·Mar 30, 2022----
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe chemist who saved a restaurant and launched a vision for AfricaDavid Izuogu’s ambition is to establish a research institute in his home country of Nigeria. But he isn’t waiting until he realises his…4 min read·Jan 17, 2022----
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe neurobiologist who grew ‘mini-brain’ tissues in a dishWhen Madeline Lancaster’s attempt to grow neural stem cells ‘failed’ she had no idea that the floating balls of cells she saw in her petri…5 min read·Jan 5, 2022----
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe philosopher who wants us to think deeply about ordinary thingsNikhil Krishnan, winner of a 2021 Pilkington Prize for outstanding teaching, says that what he loves about teaching is what he loves about…4 min read·Dec 17, 2021--2--2
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe energy researcher who wants to build better to consume lessAgainst a global backdrop of rising energy demands and finite resources, Rihab Khalid set out to understand how buildings can become more…5 min read·Dec 10, 2021----
University of CambridgeinThis Cambridge LifeThe student helping to demystify CambridgeTami Briggs didn’t want to apply to Cambridge but getting the right information made her change her mind. She became a volunteer for…4 min read·Dec 6, 2021----