Giant 'quantum twisters' may form in liquid light
05 March 2021New mechanism found for generating giant vortices in quantum fluids of light.
Through the looking glass: artificial ‘molecules’ open door to ultrafast devices
03 March 2021Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Skoltech in Russia have shown that polaritons, the quirky particles that may end up running the quantum supercomputers of the future, can form structures that behave like molecules – and these ‘artificial molecules’ can potentially be engineered on demand. Their results are published in the journal Physical Review B Letters.
‘Multiplying’ light could be key to ultra-powerful optical computers
08 February 2021New type of optical computing could solve highly complex problems that are out of reach for even the most powerful supercomputers.
“We couldn’t just turn off and go home”
02 December 2020For many people, COVID-19 has meant remote working, but some jobs just have to be done in person. We meet the the technicians, gardeners, porters and others who have been keeping the University and Colleges going during the uniquely challenging circumstances of a global pandemic.
Computer vision app allows easier monitoring of diabetes
13 November 2020A computer vision technology developed by University of Cambridge engineers has now been developed into a free mobile phone app for regular monitoring of glucose levels in people with diabetes.
University of Cambridge's historical involvement with Tobias Rustat
03 November 2020During research into the University’s past links with the Atlantic slave trade, it has been established that a prominent benefactor of Jesus College and Cambridge University Library, Tobias Rustat, was a major investor in a 17th-century slave trading company.
Cambridge University and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore establish new research centre to support lifelong learning
06 October 2020A new research centre focused on improving support for lifelong learning and cognitive agility opened on 1 October 2020 in Singapore.
Cambridge helps launch £10m Trinity Challenge to protect the world against future pandemics
14 September 2020The University of Cambridge has joined a coalition of some of the world’s leading businesses and academic and tech institutions to launch The Trinity Challenge. This global challenge provides a £10m prize fund for breakthrough solutions to make sure one billion more people are better protected against health emergencies.
Cambridge professor appointed Director of the Leverhulme Trust
01 September 2020Anna Vignoles, who is Professor of Education at the University, has been appointed as Director of the Leverhulme Trust: one of the largest, all-subject providers of research funding in the UK. She will take up her new post in January, 2021.
‘Stay Safe Cambridge Uni’ public health campaign launched
24 August 2020In advance of the new academic year, the University of Cambridge has launched an information campaign, webpages and a series of short films to help students and staff minimise the risks to themselves and others from the COVID-19 pandemic.
