“I came here with very high hopes and I was blown out of the water.” From inspiring teaching to friendships with people from around the world, the @cambridgeuniversity International Summer Programme is an experience like no other. A few moments from a summer that stays with you. Find out more and apply via the link in our bio.🌞 Applications close 28 June 2026.

Join us on 21 May for our next In Conversation event with acclaimed travel writer Peter Fiennes and Creative Writing Tutor Dr Lucy Durneen. Together, they’ll discuss Peter’s latest book 'En Route', exploring France through its writers, artists, culture and history. Our In Conversation series offers the chance to hear directly from writers and creatives, gain insight into their work, and be part of the discussion. 💻 Thursday 21 May 2026 | 7:00-8:00 pm. Whether you’re passionate about writing, literature or travel, we’d love for you to join us. Book your place via the link in our bio 🔗

Meet Katherine. As a student at the University of Michigan studying International Studies and Spanish, Katherine joined our International Summer Programme looking for academic credit and a new experience in Cambridge. What she found was much more. “The experience far exceeded my expectations.” From thought-provoking classes to concerts, plenary lectures and afternoon tea, Katherine embraced every part of the programme experience. “The lecturers were incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. You could sense their passion and expertise in every class. It was inspiring.” Studying alongside learners from around the world was another highlight. “Meeting people from all over the world was one of the best parts. Everyone brought something different to the table.” Her time in Cambridge also reignited something important. “Cambridge reminded me of the pure joy of learning, of being curious for curiosity’s sake.” Inspired by Katherine's story. Tap the link in our bio to continue reading.💡

A Cambridge education, from wherever you are. 💻 Our short online courses start on 18 May, giving you the opportunity to learn from Cambridge academics from the comfort of your own home. With just a few hours a week, you can explore a subject you’re interested in, build new skills, or take the first step towards further study. Complete your course and you’ll receive a certificate of participation, along with a digital badge to showcase your achievement. Tap the link in our bio to explore our courses.🔗

Looking back on last week’s Awards Ceremony📸 A few moments from the day that meant so much to so many. Congratulations to all of our learners on their achievements and on becoming part of the @cambridgeuniversity alumni community.👏

We’re thrilled to announce the seven writers on The 2026 Propel Cambridge Poetry Prize shortlist! ✨ The inaugural prize received 1400 entries from emerging poets across the world. This year’s judge, Bhanu Kapil, selected the following shortlist of 7 writers from a longlist of 50 poets. A note on the selections from our judge, Bhanu Kapil: “I was deeply moved to read the poems that reached me: the fifty poems of the longlist, written or sent from many countries and many places and many times. In these poems, I found the roar of animals floating in the sky, aftermaths of many kinds. All the left-over parts of an entire life. I found the tenderness and loss and desire that circulates in moments of departure. In the seams between these poems, what arrived? Howls. Barks. Shouts. New silences.“ The winner will be announced mid-May 2026. Read more about the poets and the full quote from our judge at @propelmagazine (link in bio). Congratulations to our 2026 shortlist! It has been a pleasure to spend time with your poems: Chii Ọganihu @chiioganihu Elisávet Makridis @elisahhhvet Nyachiro Lydia Kasese @ms_lilly_py Rebecca Ferrier @rmlferrier Simran Singh @simran_singhxo Sneha Subramanian Kanta @snehaskanta Tasneem Maher

A special day in Cambridge💐 🎉 On 25 April, we came together at The Guildhall to celebrate our learners at our annual Awards Ceremony. Learners, families, academics and colleagues joined us to recognise those who completed award-bearing courses in the 2024-25 academic year, a significant milestone and the start of their journey as part of the @cambridgeuniversity alumni community. For many, it was the first time meeting in person after studying from across the world, making the day even more meaningful. A few moments from a day we’re really proud of. Congratulations to our awardees!

What stays with you after a summer in Cambridge? Silviu shares his experience of the @cambridgeuniversity International Summer Programme, from being part of a global community of learners to living and studying in Cambridge. Each summer, learners of all ages join us from around the world. Staying in a Cambridge College and learning from our academics, it’s an immersive experience both inside and outside the classroom. For many, it’s not just what you learn, but the people you meet and the connections you take with you. Watch his story and explore your next step. Apply by 28 June 2026. Tap the link in our bio to learn more about the programme.🔗

A brand new course collection has just launched on BMJ Learning🙌 Covering a key topic of interest for medical professionals, harnessing data for healthcare advancement. With content created by University of Cambridge. On successful completion of the collection you will be awarded with over 6 CPD points and a certification of completion branded from University of Cambridge. Find out more by following the link in our bio ⬆️

Meet Miranda👋 With a long-standing interest in archaeology, she returned to study and deepen her understanding through part-time learning. Supported by flexible study and a community of learners, she has built her knowledge alongside her existing commitments. “The flexibility of part-time learning was invaluable.” Her studies have helped her develop new skills and see the world in a different way. “Studying archaeology has completely changed how I see the world around me.” Continue reading her story via the link in our bio.🔗

Thanks to everyone who came out on Tuesday for our poetry reading! And a special thank you to our fantastic poets, @beladavidson @joanne.limburg @chandlerbcrump @headslice @helen_jenks @cmmn_stance and @_stephritz , who dazzled the room with poems that were lyrical, moving, funny, and politically powerful. It was great to see alumni, current students, and new faces sharing space! Keep an eye out for our future in-person and online events on this page or via @cambridge_pace and join us next time. Thanks @laraczern for the last photo 📸

Thinking about how to spend your summer? Join the @cambridgeuniversity official International Summer Programme and experience studying in Cambridge while exploring a subject that interests you. Choose from a wide range of subjects, take part in small-group teaching and learn from Cambridge academics alongside a global community of learners. Designed as a series of short courses, the programme gives you the opportunity to experience Cambridge’s academic environment while connecting with people from around the world. Make this summer count. 🌞 Find out more and apply via the link in our bio.