That ceremony was preceded by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz (pictured), giving his annual address which this year focused on partnership and philanthropy.
“If this University has achieved remarkable things in the past,” he said, “It is because we have always understood the importance of building connections to the wider world and been successful in harnessing the power of partnerships. “
“As we ready ourselves to launch a new University-wide campaign, it is worth remembering that Cambridge has, among its other varied collaborations, a rich history of philanthropic partnerships.
“It is the foresight of our benefactors that enables us to serve society through academic excellence today.
“So together, through partnership, we can and will make a difference to the world of tomorrow for the benefit of all.”
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The Vice-Chancellor marks the start of the academic year
2 October 2015
The new academic year for the University of Cambridge began yesterday (Thursday) with the annual Congregation in the Senate House where the new Proctors were admitted to office.