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Three consecutive years of drought contributed to the ‘Barbarian Conspiracy’, a pivotal moment in the history of Roman Britain, a new ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ-led study reveals. Researchers argue that Picts, Scotti and Saxons took advantage of famine and societal breakdown caused by an extreme period of drought to inflict crushing blows on weakened Roman defences in 367 CE. While Rome eventually restored order, some historians argue that the province never fully recovered.

Over 500 KS2 and KS3 students from as far away as Warrington got the chance to experience studying at the ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ with a selection of lectures and workshops held as part of the ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ Festival. 

The premiere of Black Town & Gown: The historical legacy of Black presence in the city of ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ will take place on 28 March from 6.30pm and is hosted by Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH).

¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ University's Dr Judith Bunbury is Deputy Mission Director of the archaeological project in the Theban Mountain area that found the lost tomb of Thutmose II.

Dr Matthew Bothwell is an astrophysicist, science communicator and author, and the current Public Astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy, ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ. Part of Matt’s work is to deliver outreach to schools, run stargazing evenings, give public lectures, and write about all things astronomical. He is also a Bye-Fellow at Girton College, ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ.

Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in humans – including those causing flu, COVID, whooping cough and tuberculosis.

Academics and staff at both the ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ and Colleges feature in the 2025 list, which recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK.

Black History Month in ¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ brings an opportunity to take part in topical discussions, appreciate art and hear from a range of engaging speakers. 

Monoclonal antibodies – treatments developed by cloning a cell that makes an antibody – could help provide an answer to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, say scientists.

Pollutants preserved in Antarctic ice document historic fires in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a glimpse at how humans have impacted the landscape and providing data that could help scientists understand future climate change.