Walking through the Great Mosque of Kufa in Iraq, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the Selimiye Mosque in Turkey, we find that what began as artistic drawings and symbols evolved into phonetics, alphabets and eventually the Arabic language. Calligraphy is a very ancient art form dating back to the time of the appearance […]
Category: Michaelmas 2020
It is a fact universally acknowledged that being at any university comes with an immense amount of pressure. Not just in an academic sense, but perhaps even more so in a social sense. We are often made to feel, consciously or unconsciously, by parents, teachers and even each other that we are in the midst […]
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The big Cambridge pub review
The Eagle I would not recommend it as a regular haunt. It may have character and some very tasty food, but is far too expensive for students and instead functions as a massive tourist trap, riding the wave of Crick and Watson all the way to the bank. However, if you can get on a […]
Roxana Brancus is part of the catering staff at Churchill College. She has been working at the College for over four years, starting off in the housekeeping team. Iulia Lavinia Marin talks to Roxana about her favourite hobbies, her fond memories at Churchill and her favourite place in College. A well-known French proverb says “tant […]
Dr Lisa Jardine-Wright is the Director of Isaac Physics and a Teaching Fellow of Churchill College. She was previously the Educational Outreach Officer of the Cavendish Laboratory (Department of Physics). Her particular expertise lies in supporting and encouraging students to progress their careers and aspiration in physics. We spoke to Dr Jardine-Wright about her access […]
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Other news from around College
A new copper roof was fitted on the Hall. The College now has a beehive, which is located at the back of 68 Storey’s Way. Any student who wants to get involved in beekeeping is encouraged to contact Tom Boden. The heating in the library has been fixed. The JCR has been given its own […]
Churchill College has made several significant changes to College policy in response to coronavirus. It is important to be aware of these changes and to follow the rules that are now in place. Walking around College There is a one-way system around College, which is indicated by floor markings. Students must maintain a 2m distance […]
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Letters for incoming freshers
Don’t ever allow yourself to feel like the imposter who named the syndrome! Iulia Lavinia Marin Dear fresher, Beginnings can be both exciting and scary. I remember bursting with joy when I received my acceptance letter from Cambridge. It felt like my academic efforts had finally been recognised and rewarded. As the months passed, this […]
Welcome to Interviewing Chu, where every issue we’ll be speaking to a different student from Churchill College. This week we spoke to Sam Holland, a second year Bio Nat-sci and the JCR’s LGBT+ officer, to hear about his experiences as a queer man in Cambridge, admissions mishaps and cheap wine recommendations. How does it feel […]
The College has built a wide level path along the perimeter of the site. Previously, the back of College was very muddy and not easy to access for those with mobility issues. The path has opened up the green space to students and staff. The College is intending to build several seating areas along the […]