Cambridge students today celebrated the end of exams by spraying each other in the street with Champagne – despite the tradition being banned by the university.
Excited undergraduates popped bottles in the city centre as they marked the end of the gruelling study period – and the start of their summer holidays.
Residents were spotted dodging around the groups of revellers as they kicked off their end-of-term partying.
Excited undergraduates popped bottles in the city centre as they marked the end of the gruelling study period – and the start of their summer holidays

They were snapped spraying each other with bottles of Champagne to mark the end of exams

A notice in the city centre outlined the university’s policy towards the ‘spraying’. It explains that the tradition is banned and students in breach of the rule could face a £175 fine
Meanwhile university proctors were seen keeping an eye on proceedings, although they did not appear to intervene.
While bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine were favoured by most, others were seen spritzing their peers with rosé and cans of lager.
Some were watched by their parents as they took part in the playful celebration.

While bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine were favoured by most, others were seen spritzing their peers with rosé and cans of lager

Students beamed and laughed as they kicked off their partying following the end of exams

Parents and friends looked on as they doused each other with cans of beer, pictured

University proctors were on hand to keep an eye on the proceedings but did not appear to intervene
The university banned so-called ‘trashing’, where students throw flour, eggs, milk and alcohol at each other, in 2012 following complaints from local residents.
The university also wanted to ensure an atmosphere of calm remained for students still finishing their exams.
A notice warning students of their behaviour reads: ‘In recent years some celebrations have gone beyond what is acceptable and caused annoyance to people and damage; unacceptable litter and mess requiring special cleaning; complaints from members of the public and the University.’

Students snapped the action on their mobile phones as they threw the alcohol across the street

One young woman tried to block her face as her friend prepared to pop another bottle

One young man tried to run away from his friend – but she soon caught up to him

The group chose a quiet street for the tradition to avoid becoming a nuisance to others
Examinations Rule 14 states candidates should have ‘regard for the welfare of others, including the general public, at the end of examination sessions.’
It says they should avoid noise, littering or damage, especially with food or drink.
It explains that those who indulge in behaviour deemed to be in breach of university rules – including ‘spraying’ and ‘trashing’ – could be fined up to £175.

Two young women teamed up to take on their friend, covering him with cans of beer

This student appeared resigned to his fate and allowed himself to be soaked with a bottle

An undergraduate can’t help but smile as she sprays her friend with a new bottle of fizz

The students appeared well-armed, clutching bottles of Cava to use in the street battle