The University of Cambridge’s work tackling some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues will be boosted by the creation of the new King Charles III Professorship – launched in recognition of His Majesty’s lifelong interest in the environment. The new role will provide a focus for leadership in the field of sustainability, and build on the University’s world-leading research and education.

Cambridge has been awarded two of Wellcome’s eight new Discovery Research Platforms, the global charitable foundation announced today.

Researchers tested samples of raw pheasant dog food and discovered that the majority contained high levels of lead that could put dogs’ health at risk if they eat it frequently.

The sixth-century Gospels of Augustine of Canterbury, which are housed at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, are to feature in the Coronation of King Charles III.

New research involving Cambridge University has found evidence — locked into an ancient stalagmite from a cave in the Himalayas — of a series of severe and lengthy droughts which may have upturned the Bronze Age Indus Civilization.