Cambridge University is a world-renowned university located in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, it has been an important center of learning for over 800 years and is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. In 2020, it was ranked as the fourth best university globally by Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across its six schools: Arts & Humanities; Biological Sciences; Clinical Medicine; Physical Sciences; Technology and Engineering; and Social Sciences & Law. It has also pioneered many innovative initiatives such as The Cambridge Trust which provides scholarships to students from all walks of life who would not otherwise have access to higher education opportunities.
Recently, Cambridge University announced that they will be introducing blockchain technology into their educational system starting 2021 with research collaborations with several leading companies on cryptocurrency projects including Ethereum Foundation’s Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA). This marks an exciting development for those interested in pursing careers within this field or investing into cryptocurrencies – offering unprecedented possibilities for collaboration between academia and industry leaders working together towards future advancements related to distributed ledger technology (DLT) applications or decentralized finance (DeFi).
