Cambridge researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2026
Seven outstanding Cambridge researchers have this year been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
Seven outstanding Cambridge researchers have this year been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
Scientists at the Dark Energy Survey have published their most detailed explanation yet of how the universe has expanded over the last six billion years, thanks to an unprecedented combination of cosmic measurements.
Two Cambridge researchers have been named Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of their exceptional contributions to their fields.
Scientists have found a way to stop brain cancer cells spreading by essentially ‘freezing’ a key molecule in the brain.
A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England and highlights his many overlooked achievements. The book’s author, Professor David Woodman, is campaigning for greater recognition of Æthelstan’s creation of England in 927AD.
Congratulations to the students who've secured the grades they need to get in to Cambridge.
Twelve academics from the University of Cambridge have been made Fellows of the prestigious British Academy for the humanities and social science
The Reckoning is an intimate work of documentary theatre composed from a verified archive of witness testimonies chronicling Russia’s war of aggression. It is now playing at London’s Arcola Theatre to universal acclaim.
How AI supercomputer, Dawn, is being used to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing humanity.
Academics and staff at both the University of Cambridge and Colleges feature in the 2025 list, which recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK.
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