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LUCY CAVENDISH FICTION PRIZE 2026 Now open for entries!

Always happy to share news about the fantastic Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize! Deadline: 7 Jan, 2026. @lucycavcoll.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/lcfictio...

Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...

📢 New paper alert!

In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a consumer-led approach…

www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus...

#sustainablefood #greennudges
#behaviourchange #climatechange
#vegan #sustainability

Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...

Over 1000 views already on my newly published paper!

In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a new approach…

www.frontiersin.org/journals/sus...

#sustainablefood #greennudges

Opening for Lucy Cavendish College Postdoctoral Research Associates Join our growing community of researchers shaping solutions for the future.

🔍 Are you a Cambridge postdoctoral researcher looking for a College affiliation?

We are inviting applications for Postdoc Research Associates to join our diverse, impact-driven community of researchers shaping solutions for the future.

Find out how to apply at www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/opening...

Last night, Fellows gathered for the official induction of the 10th President of Lucy Cavendish College, Girish Menon.
It is a real pleasure to welcome him to the Lucy community.
We look forward to the leadership and insight he will bring in the years ahead.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/our-president

Frontiers | Reducing meat consumption with consumer insights and the nudge by proxy: the anomaly of asking, the power of protein, and illusions of insufficiency and availability High global meat consumption presents significant environmental challenges. Interventions to reduce meat consumption, such as carbon labelling, have shown mo...

📢 New paper alert!

In the paper, I explored practical ways to increase sustainable meal choices and I uncovered something highly impactful using a consumer-led approach…

🔗 Link to open access paper here:
frontiersin.org/journals/sus...

#sustainablefood #greennudges

Delighted to join the new season of @demedglobal.bsky.social courses today starting with our video featuring many global SDG leaders such as Prof James Bacchus @mccordonier.bsky.social @tejasrao.bsky.social @antoinettenestor.bsky.social @lucycavcoll.bsky.social @hugheshall.bsky.social

A History of Tudor England through its art and objects A new book by Christina J. Faraday, College's Director of Studies in History of Art, will be published on 25th September.

The Story of Tudor Art by Dr @cjfaraday.bsky.social - College Director of Studies in History of Art - is out 25 Sept with Head of Zeus. This is the first book to explore Tudor England through its art and objects, revealing every facet of the dynasty ⬇️
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/history...

📢 Exciting job opportunity!

I’m looking for an exceptional Project Coordinator to expand the rollout of a ground-breaking edtech/medtech platform developed at my lab at the University of Cambridge.

Find out more and apply:
lucy.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/pr...

Dr Chris Macdonald named finalist for Education Innovator of the Year Lucy Cavendish Fellow recognised for groundbreaking work in virtual reality learning.

Congratulations to Dr Chris Macdonald, College Fellow, finalist for ‘Education Innovator of the Year’ at the 2025 Innovation Awards 🎉
Chris was recognised for pioneering free VR tech to tackle speech anxiety. Read more below ⬇️
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-chri...

Nabil Khabirpour meets with Prime Minister to discuss access to justice

📢 In July Nabil Khabirpour (@lucycavcoll.bsky.social) met with @10dowingstreet.bsky.social PM Sir Keir Starmer to discuss access to justice and share insights from The Law Corner. The meeting preceded the Civil Society Summit.

🔗Read more: bit.ly/40Wndsj

Lucy Cavendish College partners with the Aziz Foundation to offer Master’s Scholarships These scholarships will support talented British Muslim students who are dedicated to community leadership and creating positive social change.

📢 Exciting news!

Lucy Cavendish College is partnering The Aziz Foundation to offer Master’s scholarships for talented British Muslim students dedicated to community leadership & positive social change.

More info ⬇️
lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucy-ca...

Copyright as Personal Property

📖OUP ( @oxfordunipress.bsky.social) has published 'Copyright as Personal Property' by Dr Poorna Mysoor (@lucycavcoll.bsky.social) offering a more sophisticated classification of property rights than that based simply on tangibility:

📷https://bit.ly/4omFVmU

#Copyright #IP #IntellectualProperty

Dr Chris Whitaker Joins Lucy Cavendish as Development Officer (Special Projects) Chris will play a key part in implementing the College’s fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

We are excited to have @christheowl.bsky.social on board and look forward to the impact he’ll make, helping us ensure every talented student can thrive at Cambridge, regardless of background or circumstance.
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-chri...

We did it again 🥳 🥳 🥳

We won the Cambridge University Excellence Award (for the third year running!).

For this year’s entry, I used emerging tech to better translate and visualise emissions data.

60th birthday garden party at Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge. A group of people on a lawn, with a gazebo, and buildings in the background.

Happy 60th Birthday @lucycavcoll.bsky.social 🎊

Looking great in the sunshine!

Sandile Mtetwa on why it's important to address problems in an inclusive way that creates a sense of ownership & provides sustainable solutions in the latest episode of So, now what? - www.gatescambridge.org/about/news/h...
#podcast #gatescambridge25

@lucycavcoll.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social

Frontiers | Improving virtual reality exposure therapy with open access and overexposure: a single 30-minute session of overexposure therapy reduces public speaking anxiety Public speaking anxiety is a prevalent issue with significant negative impacts. While virtual reality exposure therapy is an effective treatment, it currentl...

🎉 Exciting research update: My latest paper is now in the top 5% of all 48 million research outputs scored by Altmetric. The paper reveals an innovative and free VR treatment for speech anxiety.

Read the paper for free here:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/vir...

#psychologyresearch #psychology

Please share far and wide - the free treatment is life-changing for anyone who suffers from speech anxiety or the fear of public speaking.

#psychologyresearch #psychology
#virtualreality #publicspeaking
#edtech #healthtech

Two students in sweaters petting a small dog indoors at Lucy Cavendish College in Cambridge.

Students de-stressing with Rufus the dog at @lucycavcoll.bsky.social's 'Taking a Break' event 🐶

A Conversation with Clair Humphries, 2025 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize winner Following the exciting announcement of her win, we catch up with Clair, whose debut novel, "Mrs Peacock's Pavlova" charmed the judges.

After a whirlwind of exceptional entries, Clair Humphries emerged as 2025 Fiction Prize winner with her delicate but powerful debut novel, 'Mrs Peacocks Pavlova'.
We now caught up with Clair about her writing journey, inspirations, and work.
Read the interview at www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/blog/convers...

Clair Humphries wins the 2025 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize Clair’s debut novel, Mrs Peacock’s Pavlova, was chosen for its delicate treatment of theme and excellent portrayal of character

Great to be at @lucycavcoll.bsky.social last night for the fifteenth anniversary of the annual Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize. Congratulations to this year's winner, Clair Humphries, plus all the long and shortlistees! Looking forward to reading your books. open.substack.com/pub/lcfictio...

Exploring the benefits of bilingualism - Gates Cambridge Scholar-Elect Minhee Lee's research will explore how bilingualism can help people understand different perspectives.

Scholar-Elect Minhee Lee's research will explore how bilingualism can help people understand different perspectives - www.gatescambridge.org/about/news/e... @uniofcam.bsky.social @lucycavcoll.bsky.social #GatesCambridge25 #Linguistics

Final Hours to support LucyGives ⏳✨

We're incredibly grateful for the support shown so far 🙏❤️

Hear from Dr @christheowl.bsky.social on why getting behind this campaign can help us create a more inclusive and accessible environment for all our students.

Donate at giving.lucy.cam.ac.uk

Thank you!

LucyGives: Forging Futures Together - creating a more inclusive and accessible environment One of the campaign's goals is to raise funds for Assistive Hearing Technology.

LucyGives supports students through bursaries, wellbeing, and more. A key focus this year is also to raise funds for assistive hearing technology.

Hear from alumna Penny McLean and current students Evie and Caroline, about the difference it could make: www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/lucygiv...

🎉 LucyGives is HERE! 🎉

From 8 AM today until 8 PM on 27th April (BST), we're raising funds to support our students and make sure they thrive academically and personally while at Cambridge.

Help us make a difference. Donate now: giving.lucy.cam.ac.uk

Thank you 💙

Lucy Cavendish College appoints Girish Menon to serve as its 10th President The Governing Body of Lucy Cavendish College is delighted to announce the appointment of Girish Menon as its 10th President.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Girish Menon, who brings nearly four decades of visionary leadership in international development, distinguished by a dedication to social justice, gender equality, and the transformative power of education:
www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/news/college...

Can a virtual reality headset cure your fear of public speaking? A device that simulates even the most intimidating of audiences can make presentations less of an ordeal, a Cambridge scientist explains

Last week, I was interviewed by Rhys Blakely (Science Correspondent at The Times) about the free treatment I have created for speech anxiety and the fear or public speaking.

Please share far and wide - the free treatment could be life-changing for millions.

www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...

Building an Inclusive and Participatory Planning System Join us for a thought-provoking talk by Flora Samuel, Professor of Architecture and Head of Department at the University of Cambridge. The discussion will focus on a key topic at present: "Building an...

On 20 March, join us for a thought-provoking talk by Flora Samuel, Professor of Architecture and Head of Department at the University of Cambridge.
Free and open to all.
Register at www.lucy.cam.ac.uk/events/build...

What The Papers Say: Interview with Boni Sones - 11th February 2025

In the latest interview for our 'What the Papers Say' series, Allen Packwood sat down with Boni Sones OBE to discuss her work founding the Women’s Parliamentary Radio Channel & capturing the perspectives of female politicians.

@lucycavcoll.bsky.social