Seven distinguished individuals – including a Nobel Prize winning physicist and a world-renowned pianist – have received honorary degrees from Cambridge in recognition of the achievements they have made in their respective fields. Many congratulations to... 👇 Professor Dame Carol Black A clinician and medical scientist, Carol is a rheumatologist and renowned authority on the condition scleroderma. She was President of @RCPhysicians and has advised the government on areas of public health policy. Professor Adele Diamond A world leading neuroscientist, Adele is Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at @UBC. Her work has led to improvements in treatments for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Professor The Hon. Michael Ignatieff A historian, writer and broadcaster, Michael is also a former politician having led the Liberal Party in his native Canada from 2008 to 2011. A member of the Canadian Privy Council and the Order of Canada, he has won the Heinemann, Orwell and Dan David Prizes. Murray Perahia A world-renowned pianist whose interpretations of Brahms, Beethoven, Chopin and Schubert have gained great acclaim, Murray is Principal Guest Conductor of the @ASMForchestra and the winner of three Grammy Awards. He was appointed an Honorary KBE in 2004. Professor Dame Carol Robinson Carol is Dr Lee's Professor of Chemistry at @UniofOxford and founding director of @KavliOxford. Professor Stephen Stahl A psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist, Stephen is Clinical Professor of Health Sciences at @UCRiverside. Professor Kip Thorne Kip is Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics Emeritus at the California Institute of Technology @Caltech. In 2017, he was jointly awarded the @NobelPrize in Physics. He is also a winner of the @KavliPrize in Astrophysics.

'We need substance use and mental health services work more closely together' Dame Carol Black @rcgp #MAPCConf

Local authorities across England will receive a share of £267 million to improve drug and alcohol treatment services. This will allow them to: 🔵 prevent deaths 🔵 recruit more specialist staff 🔵 support more prison leavers 🔵 help reduce crime

We hosted Professor @DameCarolBlack to mark the 50th anniversary of the @britishlibrary. Chief Executive @rolykeating gave insight into the Library’s vision going forward, and author and Board Member @Tracy_Chevalier discussed how the Library’s collection shaped her work.

"Where is attention most needed within our systems?" Vital discussion points form the basis for the agenda at today's Drug and Alcohol Frontline Workers Conference in #Liverpool. Speakers and panellists include experts @DameCarolBlack @DPH_MAshton @CommVoiceLiv and @fayselvan

“There was a very clear message for leaders…change the way you manage people.” @DameCarolBlack gave the keynote speech at today’s Global Healthy Workplace Awards and Summit, outlining international research to help us better navigate the future of work. #WorkplaceHealth

Tomorrow is our 50th birthday (!) We couldn't do all we do without our incredible partners and supporters. The Blavatnik Honresfield Library was saved for the nation by some incredible collaboration (and generosity). 🎥 Watch the full 35 minute film: