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The story of canine domestication, and why it’s important to every ...
Feb 16, 2021 · Dogs have learned to understand our communication well. For example, a study found that dogs could understand human pointing, while chimpanzees failed miserably.. …
The eight charts that explain the University’s 2019-2020 …
Jun 16, 2020 · State school intake increased to a record 68.7% of total acceptances, up from 65.2% in 2018-2019. The 3.5% increase is the largest year-on-year jump in state school intake …
The next Covid-19: why future pandemics are ‘a certainty’
Oct 10, 2024 · Prof Sir Chris Whitty has warned a future pandemic as big as Covid is “a certainty”. Given the widespread and devastating health, social and economic impacts of Covid, it is …
Why is ‘lesbian’ still a dirty word? | Varsity - Varsity Online
Jun 20, 2020 · Varsity is the independent newspaper for the University of Cambridge, established in its current form in 1947. In order to maintain our editorial independence, our print …
Navigating the growing toxicity of gym culture | Varsity
Oct 15, 2021 · Fitness culture, specifically surrounding the gym and weight training, has been on the rise in recent years. Refreshingly for women, the desire to be strong and build muscle has …
Laurence Rickard: ‘If we made Horrible Histories now, we wouldn’t …
May 29, 2023 · It’s a rainy Tuesday evening, and Laurence Rickard — the man who shaped so many childhoods with his role in Horrible Histories — is sat casually on an armchair chatting …
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Vintage Varsity. Vintage Varsity: bottoms up for the King Street Run? Resident Varsity archivist Vialli McComb investigates the boozy lore of King Street and details where students turned …
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Captain’s Corner: Revolver and Pistol Club. Xian Stewart answers quick-fire questions on what it’s like to captain Cambridge University’s revolver and pistol team, his tips for keeping a steady …
The language of racism and unconscious bias in football
Jan 29, 2021 · The language of racism and unconscious bias in football. Reflecting on an important year for both sport and society, Damola Odeyemi explains the influence of sporting …