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Visions of future healthcare

On 14 March, academics and members of the public gathered at Emmanuel College to hear a panel of distinguished speakers discuss their personal visions of future healthcare in an event sponsored by the Science AAAS as part of the Cambridge Science Festival.

Wittgenstein's camera

To mark the 60th anniversary of his death, an exhibition exploring Wittgenstein's experiments in photography, and how they relate to his philosophy, can be seen at the University's Photographic and Illustration Services.

Unpublished Wittgenstein archive explored

An archive of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein's original work throws fresh light on the workings of a brilliant mind.

EX-TRA-PO-LATE! Moral philosophy and the Daleks

They've had viewers cowering behind the sofa since 'Doctor Who' began - but what exactly is it that makes people so frightened of the Daleks? A new study by a Cambridge researcher claims to have the answer.

Cloud computing and the philosophy of trust

Some of the world's finest minds in academic philosophy are debating the impact of the internet and cloud computing in Cambridge this week.

Chinese food for thought

Chinese food contains a hidden recipe for living, a new analysis reveals.

Trust on the wild web

Philosopher Tom Simpson asks: can we build a trustworthy and safe Internet?

Donation is music to University Library's ears

Cambridge University Library has taken delivery of the personal archive of musician, broadcaster and writer Deryck Cooke (1919-1976). 

Report assesses arts and humanities research

Research in the arts and humanities deserves wider recognition for the broad range of palpable contributions it is making to the life of the nation, a new report suggests.

All things being equal

UK law is different for men and women on issues such as maternity or paternity leave. Dr. Jude Browne's research asks about whether our gender roles are being prescribed for us, and what needs to change in the interests of a more balanced and fair society.