Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz confirmed as next Vice-Chancellor
Following approval from the Regent House, the University's governing body, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz has been appointed as the University's 345th Vice-Chancellor. Professor Borysiewicz will succeed Professor Alison Richard, the current Vice-Chancellor, on 1 October 2010.

800th Anniversary Finale Alumni Event
Saturday 16 January
Witness the spectacular light show, projected onto the Senate House and Old Schools, which will bring to a close the University's 800th Anniversary year.

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
Saturday 3 April
Join the Vice-Chancellor for an unrivalled view of the start of the Boat Race. Celebrate in superb company, with a drinks reception and lunch.

Opera on the shores of Lake Constance
Saturday 31 July
A spectacular open-air performance of Verdi's Aida performed on a floating stage and the world stage premiere of Mieczyslaw Weinberg's The Passenger.

Hänsel und Gretel Glyndebourne Festival
Wednesday 25 August
Featuring an exclusive pre-performance drinks reception with special guest David Pickard, Director of Glyndebourne.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
Admission to the Fitzwilliam Museum is completely free - so escape the winter chill, wander the Fitzwilliam's galleries and explore this fantastic collection of art and antiquities. Pick up a free family Christmas trail, relax in our cosy cafe, or do your Christmas shopping away from the crowds in the Museum shop - a treasure trove of gifts for all ages.

Make the most out of your CAMCard this Christmas
If you find yourself in Cambridge over Christmas and the New Year, don't forget to bring your CAMCard. Get discounts in fabulous local restaurants and hotels, and also online and in store with Heffers Bookshop.

If you haven't got your CAMCard, please contact us.

Cambridge University Land Society
Wednesday 3 February 2010
Members and non-members are invited to an evening seminar entitled 'Managing the London Landed Estates through turbulent times - developing a long term strategy for Central London' and reception at the Royal Institution, Albermale Street, London.

Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology - Alumni Speaker Series 2010
Friday 29 January
Biotechnology alumnus Dr Duncan Purvis will be giving a talk on "The Potential of an Integrated Biosensor System" at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, New Museums Site, Pembroke Street.
To sign up to this free talk and the networking session, please register online or call Elena Gonzalez on 01223 762587.

Cambridge University African and Caribbean Alumni
The Cambridge University African and Caribbean Alumni (CUACA) society was recently launched. For further details about the society and how to become a member, please visit the website at http://www.cuacalumni.org or email membership@cuacalumni.org.

Saudia Arabia
Want to help establish a new Cambridge Alumni Group in Saudi Arabia? Contact Tom Jeffery (Trinity 2000).