Welcome to the July e-bulletin, which brings you the latest news about alumni events and activities, and updates from across the University.

Many thanks to those of you who took part in last month's Alumni Poll. As usual, the results can be found on our website.

Following the launch of our exciting new range of alumni merchandise, in this month's Alumni Poll, we want to know what you think! We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes of your time to take part, and if there is anything that you would like to add in more detail, please email Anna Kay.

Alumni Weekend - Last chance to book!
Friday 24 – Sunday 26 September
Booking closes for this year's Alumni Weekend on Friday 6 August – don't forget that you can quickly and easily book online. There is plenty of space available for all of the lecture programmes on Saturday and a number of the smaller Friday and Sunday events still have good availability.

An Evening of Spectacular Views and Festive Drinks
Tuesday 7 December
It may be summer outside but don't forget we have an exclusive alumni event at Sir Paul Judge's spectacular London apartment in December. Enjoy drinks and canapés whilst networking in style.

Under 19 One Day International Series - England v Sri Lanka
Saturday 7 August
Fenner's Cricket Club are hosting the first game of the Under 19 One Day International Series between England and Sri Lanka. Tickets are available on the door for about £5 and there is also parking available at Fenner's at a small cost. For more information, please contact Fenner's directly on 01223 353552 (Pavilion). Contact details and a map can also be found online.

The Spectrum Ball - an evening with Jools Holland and friends
Thursday 30 September
Alumni and friends are invited to an evening of glamour and star performances at the Park Lane Hotel, London. This event will be held in aid of the National Autistic Society and the Autism Research Trust (supporters of the Cambridge University Autism Research Centre), and is hosted by NAS President, Jane Asher and ARC Patron, Jools Holland. The booking form can be downloaded from our website.

CAM wins international awards
We're delighted to announce that CAM has won two prestigious international awards.

The University's alumni magazine has been named 2010 Robert Sibley Magazine of the Year by CASE, becoming the first ever non-US-based publication in the award's 67-year history to win this prize. CAM also beat alumni publications from around the world to win a Gold Award in the category of College and University General Interest Magazines with Circulations over 75,000.

New-look Alumni Group webpages
Whether you are looking to make new friends, are visiting an area for business or pleasure and want to meet alumni there, or just want to make contact with alumni in a particular country, you can find a Group via our new-look pages on our website by either clicking on the interactive map or using the drop-down box on the right-hand side of the screen. You can also find out about forthcoming events or read a report on past events. It is your network, so do make use of it!

There are more than 370 Alumni Groups regularly holding events all around the world and we are delighted to report a new Group in Iraq, as well as the new Cambridge Motorcycle Club.

If you want to get back in touch with someone with whom you've lost contact, CARO can help! Over the last year, we have helped over 200 alumni re-connect with each other. For more information please see our website.

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Probing the Universe: Kavli Institute for Cosmology
Scientists at Cambridge's Kavli Institute are studying how the Universe developed after the Big Bang by analysing light emitted up to 13.7 billion years ago.

The 1972 Munich Olympics and the Making of Modern Germany
A new analysis of the Munich Games of 1972 places the event at the very centre of modern German history, as Dr Chris Young explains.

Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) launches NEW Postgraduate Diploma in Training, Learning and Development

This is an innovative programme for those engaged in the delivery of training and learning or who are committed to moving into this field. It is a flexible, part-time programme, consisting of six courses, which can be taken over a period of 24 to 36 months.

Please see the website for more information.