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Happy World Poetry Day! 📚 To celebrate, here's King's Classics student Ningfei with a reading of Xu Zhimo's (KC 1921) classic poem 'By Chance', recited in the Xu Zhimo Memorial Garden here at King's. 💜 The English translation used here is from 'Xu Zhimo in Cambridge. Life and Poetry.' by another award-winning King's alumnus - translator and scholar, Stuart Lyons (KC 1962). #WorldPoetryDay #XuZhimo #KingsCollege #CambridgePoets

Have your say in who becomes the next Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.🎓 As Lord David Sainsbury of Turville (KC 1959), looks forward to retirement in summer 2025, eligible alumni around the world are being invited to take part in the election of the next Chancellor. For the first time in its history, the election will take place both online and in person. ✅Check you're eligible to vote by 27 March by heading to https://ow.ly/lraT50Vic1B #CambridgeUniversity #ChancellorElection #CambridgeAlumni #AlumniEngagement #CambridgeCommunity

Research from a King's PhD student has shown conservation efforts are bringing species back from the brink. 🐂🦅🐋 Ash Simkins, a PhD candidate in the Department of Zoology used data from the ICUN Red List (the world's largest database of species conservation status) to examine over 67,000 animal species. Ash says, “While biodiversity loss is a genuine crisis, it’s vital that we celebrate the success stories wherever and whenever we can. It’s so hard for a species to improve its conservation status, but with the right effort, we can turn things around.” Read more 👉https://ow.ly/OMzc50VjMlQ 📷© Mihai Leu (1,4); Rafal Kowalczyk (2); Paul Donald (3) School of Biological Sciences

✨With just four days left to apply for SPARK, here's another inspirational story of the impact of entrepreneurship at King's. Asan, founded by Ira Guha (KC 2011), was the joint winner of the 2019 King's Entrepreneurship Prize. Asan is a social enterprise that addresses poor menstrual hygiene in India by distributing reusable menstrual cups. Now with over 100,000 users worldwide, it aims to eradicate period poverty by 2030. 🚨If you have an innovative idea you want to turn into action, make sure you apply to SPARK before 21 March: https://ow.ly/rwWz50VhXV0 https://ow.ly/QSy950VhXUZ King's Entrepreneurship Lab Cambridge Judge Business School Founders at the University of Cambridge #SPARK #Founders #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Cambridge #FoundersSPARK

A report co-authored by King's Fellow, and Director of the King's Entrepreneurship Lab Dr Kamiar Mohaddes has made a new compelling case for climate investment. The findings made by the climaTRACES Lab, founded by Dr Mohaddes, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Cambridge Judge Business School highlight the importance of investing in climate mitigation and adaptation and the significant economic consequences of failing to do so. Learn more 👉https://ow.ly/PTSQ50Vh7Wn #ClimateInvestment #SustainableFuture #EconomicImpact #ClimateChange

Do you know someone who is interested in studying languages at King's? Our Virtual Language Bus is here for you!🚌 🌍🗣️ Aimed at pupils in Y9/S2 from UK state schools who are predicted to achieve 8s and 9s at GCSE, this online interactive event on 15 April is perfect preparation for those considering further study in languages. Students will hear from our expert languages academics and our own students about studying languages at King's, and how it can open doors to becoming an expert in art, history, politics, literature, cinema and so much more! There'll also be talks, quiz games and presentations - what's not to love?! ⏰To take part in this event, teachers must nominate students by Sunday 16 March 2025: https://ow.ly/eAlu50VeKGH

On International Women's Day we're celebrating the King's women who are striving to make a difference in their chosen fields. 💪Charlotte Proudman (KC 2013) is a human rights lawyer widely recognised as having made a major contribution to changing the legal landscape on ending male violence against women and children. Her book, "He Said She Said: Truth, Trauma and the Struggle for Justice in Family Court" is released on 1 May. 💪Psychotherapist Jennifer Cox (KC 1996) is an author and speaker on issues of feminism and global mental health. Her book, Women Are Angry, was published last summer and won The Times and Sunday Times Best Self-Help Book of the Year. Jennifer will also feature in a special IWD event in Cambridge today: https://ow.ly/wl8k50VcJKX. 💪And of course, where would we be without our fantastic librarians, who have once again put together a fantastic collection of titles for all to enjoy this month. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction 📷 1: Charlotte Proudman © Jooney Woodward 2023. Photographed for ’50 Portraits – An Exhibition’.

King’s has always championed entrepreneurial spirit, from students of all subjects and backgrounds. That’s how Flare started. Founded by recent graduates Gabriel Brown (KC 2020, Theology), Morgan Saville (KC 2020, Computer Science) and Geno Racklin Asher (KC 2020, Mathematics), Flare builds custom safety apps that help universities, colleges and schools safeguard students and promote a positive brand image. The service is scalable and cost-effective and was awarded the top prize of £20,000 in our 2024 Entrepreneurship Prize.🥇 https://ow.ly/vSYt50VcxUC If you have an innovative idea that could make a real impact, don’t miss your chance to apply to SPARK – a transformative four-week residential incubator programme with King's Entrepreneurship Lab - and turn your ideas into action. ⏰Apply before March 21st to be considered: https://lnkd.in/eAhDJgg5 #FoundersSPARK #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Cambridge Founders at the University of Cambridge

For fourth year undergraduate Dan [📷 1] , completing the Cambridge Half has been a long-term goal, "Ever since I arrived here, I've wanted to run the Cambridge Half Marathon, but only now am I finally making it happen. I am always inspired by the relationship between discomfort and growth and I can’t wait to test myself mentally and physically on Sunday." Also taking on his first ever Half is King's Fellow and University Proctor Dr Fraz Mir [📷 2], "I was inspired to run by watching others run the London Marathon and to impress friends and family! I also wanted to use it as an opportunity to get fitter myself and raise money for Cancer Research UK. I’ve managed to raise over £3000 so far and hope to reach the target of £5k by this Sunday!"

Also taking part in this Sunday's Cambridge Half are alumnus Craig (KC 2012) and College Research Associate Coco. Craig[📷1, right], pictured with College Porter Peter [middle] in September 2015 on the day of the Chariots of Fire race says, "I had an amazing time rowing with good friends in King’s College Boat Club - since then have always kept active. I’m running the Cambridge Half Marathon to challenge myself to beat my times from when I was a rower and as an excuse to spend a weekend visiting Cambridge." Coco [📷2,3], a former rower with CUBC says, "This is my second Cambridge Half - running it again because I love the energy and atmosphere of the day, and it's always great to bump into friends, colleagues or random people from my network." #CambridgeHalfMarathon #TTPCambridgeHalf #RunningCommunity