A search for new understanding has underpinned the 800-year history of this University. We are driven by our mission to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research. We believe we can only achieve this if we admit students of the highest intellectual potential, irrespective of social, racial, religious and financial considerations, and then support them through their intellectual journey. That is why the level of support available to students at the University of Cambridge is unparalleled in most other universities. However, we recognise that education starts much earlier than at university, which is why this year we sought and were awarded funding for a University of Cambridge Primary School in North West Cambridge. We are also participating in a University Technical College, which will give young people early experience of the work of local research institutes, companies and healthcare providers. Our contribution to society is further underpinned by our research excellence. Almost nine out of ten (87%) of Cambridge’s submissions for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) were rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, confirming that we continue to be one of the UK’s leading research universities. A great example of how Cambridge research makes a difference is the approval of Alemtuzumab by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for use in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis following clinical trials of the drug. We are also a key driver of the economic and social well-being of our region. An example is the recent signing of the City Deal, which will help improve transport links, create thousands of new jobs, and speed up the development of new homes. Every day, our researchers, students and staff create a unique, progressive and inspiring environment here. As one of the recent research stories on our website said, every day we are interpreting the seen and discovering the unseen. Alongside the achievements outlined in this report, I urge you to visit our website to follow the latest news on how Cambridge is transforming our understanding of the world and tackling its most complex problems
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