Cambridge University
Research, news and events from the University of Cambridge
826,683
Followers
1,746
Following
15,752
Tweets
65.4
Avg Engagement
4,647
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @Cambridge_Uni's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2009-04-20
- Verification:Yes
- Location:Cambridge, England
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:51.5
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:13.9
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsThe account consistently receives a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. Its content is well-received, with a mix of educational and heartwarming stories driving engagement.
51.5
Avg Likes/Tweet
13.9
Avg Retweets/Tweet
167,295
Total Likes
45,298
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
20
Median Likes
7
Median Retweets
64
75th Percentile
16,741
Top Tweet
0.08
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
46.1%
Original
32.8%
Replies
15.5%
Retweets
5.6%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
2.0%
With Media
51.9%
With Links
49.6%
With #Tags
87.6%
With @Mentions
46.5%
With Emojis
167
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.71
Reply/Original Ratio
0.36
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
91.6%
Weekday Posts
8.4%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 504 retweets (16% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes students, faculty, and researchers affiliated with Cambridge, as well as the general public interested in academic and cultural news. It also attracts followers from around the world due to its international reach.
Average
Audience Quality
34.8%
Suspicion Index
47.1%
Low-Quality %
6
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
51.4%
Empty Bio
54.7%
<10 Tweets
6.3%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
70.1%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.1%
No URL
42.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
14,495,745
Total Potential Reach
6
Median Follower Reach
41
75th Percentile Reach
2.8%
>1K followers
0.4%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
25.2%
Creators
12,613 accounts
20.0%
Consumers
10,019 accounts
54.7%
Dormant
27,368 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
616
Verified Followers
0.61% of total
10,187
Protected Accounts
10.09% of total
3 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ClevelandClinic | 1,871,745 | Healthcare | Health, News, Tips |
| @UMonline | 815,256 | News Outlet | News, Malaysia, Updates |
| @NOH8Campaign | 801,943 | Activism | equality, bullying, discrimination |
| @Fawziakoofi77 | 549,502 | Politician | Women's rights, Civil society, Human rights |
| @AndresVelasco | 457,702 | Academic | Family, Husband, Public Policy |
| @ekonomikanaliz | 382,130 | Economist | Economics, Education, Research |
| @sngrcelal | 323,328 | Geologist | Geological Engineering, American Philosophical Society, U.S National Academy of Sciences |
| @pburelli | 291,707 | Analyst | Politics, Democracy, Crisis |
| @TrevorNcube | 279,806 | Media Executive | Christianity, Keynote Speaker, Media |
| @shawnsharma25 | 267,178 | Entrepreneur | Credit, Income, Business |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
48,830
Followers With Bio
52,168
Followers Without Bio
48.35%
% With Bio
51.65%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed32,347
Combined Engagement
27,058
Total Likes
5,289
Total Retweets
6,469
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
@Twitter Well, hello there... 👋
It's the most heartwarming story you’ll ever read...❤️🐕 How a Cambridge Professor and her husband adopted Sophie, the rescue dog who stole the nation's hearts. Read the beautiful story of #SophieFromRomania, from @DianeCoyle1859 https://t.co/3gjlXtuXPL
Mr @RahulGandhi, MP and Leader of the Indian National Congress, attended Cambridge yesterday to discuss India at 75 with Dr @ShrutiKapila, held at @CorpusCambridge. https://t.co/nfqIPQSLQC
"I had a eureka moment at Cambridge!" The world's greatest grammatical puzzle that had defeated scholars for centuries has been cracked by #Sanskrit PhD student @RishiRajpopat. Read how he did it 👇 @stjohnscam @CambridgeFames @HCI_London
RT @CambridgeJBS: Delighted to welcome back @RahulGandhi to @Cambridge_Uni later this month. He will lecture on @CambridgeMBA and hold cl…
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account effectively blends academic and public interest content to maintain engagement. It leverages storytelling to humanize the university and its research. High-profile collaborations and events are highlighted to showcase Cambridge's global influence.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 826,683
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @Cambridge_Uni reveals an growing Twitter presence with 826,683 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 65.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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