Chapel and Choir news

  • Chris Boardman: How cycling can save the world

    Sustainable mobility advocate and former professional cyclist Chris Boardman discussed the positive impact of active travel on our communities and the environment at a talk at the Intellectual Forum on 6 December.

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    Chris Boardman: How cycling can save the world
  • Coaster on a cafe table

    Putting a “STOP” to gender-based violence

    Jesus College is saying “Enough” to violence against women and girls as part of the annual international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

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    Putting a “STOP” to gender-based violence
  • Ros Atkins on... The art of explanation

    On 30 November at the Intellectual Forum, journalist and BBC presenter Ros Atkins shared his approach to communication and some of the personal and professional experiences which shaped it.

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    Ros Atkins on... The art of explanation
  • Image of James Kariuki

    Meet the mentor: James Kariuki (1989)

    Jesus College has an innovative Careers and Mentoring Programme matching current students and recent alumni with experienced alumni and leaders...

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    Meet the mentor: James Kariuki (1989)
  • Behind the scenes of COP 28

    On 30 November, the opening day of COP 28, the Intellectual Forum hosted an informal conversation between IF Director Julian Huppert and Jesus College Postdoctoral Associate Dr Nina Seega on the expectations for and realities of the 28th international climate conference.

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    Behind the scenes of COP 28
  • Top row, from left, Jenna Armstrong (CUBC Women's President) and Ella Stadler (Oxford). Bottom from left Seb Benzecry, The Boat Race LTD chair Siobhan Cassidy and Oxford's Louis Corrigan

    Jesuans launch countdown to the Boat Race 2024

    Cambridge University Boat Club presidents Jenna Armstrong (2020) and Seb Benzecry (2020) headed to London to meet the opposition and...

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    Jesuans launch countdown to the Boat Race 2024
  • Dr Annette Thwaites

    Research into natural pregnancy after IVF

    Dr Annette Thwaites (1995, Engineering) led a study at the Institute for Women’s Health at University College London, which found...

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    Research into natural pregnancy after IVF
  • The afterlives of Caribbean slavery

    On 22 November, historian Catherine Hall discussed her forthcoming book "Lucky Valley" in the third and final event of the Legacy of Slavery Working Party lecture series.

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    The afterlives of Caribbean slavery
  • Bikes in the College pedestrian entrance

    Jesus College launches first Sustainable Transport Strategy

    Jesus College has announced its first Sustainable Transport Strategy, which encourages all College members, staff and visitors to employ low-carbon...

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    Jesus College launches first Sustainable Transport Strategy
  • Displacement and memories of loss with Prof Sheila Fitzpatrick

    On 17 November, distinguished historian Prof Sheila Fitzpatrick discussed the former Soviet Union and its sphere of influence, within and beyond its borders during a talk at the Intellectual Forum.

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    Displacement and memories of loss with Prof Sheila Fitzpatrick
  • Lionel on Christmas Island

    Nuclear Test Medal award

    Dr Lionel East (1958, Mechanical Sciences) has been awarded the Nuclear Test Medal in recognition of his service in Christmas...

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    Nuclear Test Medal award
  • Entanglements podcast: Nature Connectedness

    2023 Intellectual Forum intern Noah Rouse speaks to Dr Sam Gandy, an independent researcher working in the field of nature recovery, on the final episode of Entanglements, the IF podcast.

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    Entanglements podcast: Nature Connectedness
  • John Bercow: Speaking for change

    On 10 November, John Bercow spoke at the Intellectual Forum about his time as Speaker of the House of Commons and the challenges facing the current Conservative government.

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    John Bercow: Speaking for change
  • Photo of Professor Jianjun Mei

    Sanxingdui bronzes and metallurgical network in the Shang dynasty

    The China Forum seminar on Tuesday 17 October 2023 was delivered by Professor Jianjun Mei (Needham Research Institute and McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research).

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    Sanxingdui bronzes and metallurgical network in the Shang dynasty
  • Rafi and Max

    Jesus alumni create an app for this year’s May Ball

    Rafi Levy (2019, BA Computer Science) and Max Turner (2019, MPhil Architecture and Urban Design) built a digital interactive 3D...

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    Jesus alumni create an app for this year’s May Ball
  • Entanglements podcast: Farming

    2023 Intellectual Forum intern Noah Rouse speaks to Philip Lymbery, CEO of Compassion in Global Farming, on this week's episode of Entanglements, the IF podcast.

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    Entanglements podcast: Farming

Hear from our people

  • Luis

    Chapel clerk

    My time in Cambridge has been full of exciting moments, good memories, and amazing people. When I first embarked on postgraduate studies, I never imagined I would be becoming part of the Chapel community at Jesus College. However, after my first attendance to an evensong I decided I wanted to take an active role in what for me was a complete new experience; even when I had always been an active member of my church back at home, Jesus College Chapel was an enthralling environment in which other people like...

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    Chapel clerk
  • Matthew

    Choral Scholar

    Singing at Jesus has been a highlight of my time at university so far, because I have the privilege of singing amazing choral music with other passionate and talented singers. As a member of the College Choir and the Lower Voices, I have the opportunity to sing with our women undergraduates in the College Choir and also with the boy choristers in the Chapel Choir, which offers valuable exposure to some great repertoire. I’ve taken part in some really exciting projects despite COVID disruption, with highlights including three performances of...

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    Choral Scholar
  • Ben

    Choral Scholar

    I’ve had an amazing time singing at Jesus over my four years in College. It’s been an absolutely central part of my university experience, and has helped me grow as a student, a musician, and a person. The Chapel and Choir community is friendly, supportive, and diverse, and the high musical standard means that singing at Jesus is the perfect balance of challenging and rewarding. It’s a great way to be really involved with college life, from matriculation evensong at the start of the year to graduation at the end...

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    Choral Scholar