The “Stormzy effect” has contributed to more black students being admitted to Cambridge University, the prestigious institution has said.

For the first time, black students made up more than 3 per cent of the undergraduate intake, reflective of wider UK society, according to the university.

It said the rise was due to a number of factors, including the "Stormzy effect".

The grime artist is funding the tuition fees and living costs for two students each year.

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