Once upon a time in a beautiful garden….
02 August 2007Children and their families can expect a fairytale experience when they visit the Cambridge University Botanic Garden this summer.
Cambridge museums conjure up some summer magic
18 July 2007Families can experience the magic of Cambridge Museums this summer by taking part in a spellbinding trail.
From the Malaysian rainforests to the heart of the solar system
04 July 2007Information about the role that a single plant species plays in sustaining entire populations of insects deep in the rainforests of south-east Asia is going on public display.
Experience of a lifetime for 10-year-old Alex
04 July 2007A once in a lifetime trip to the Galapagos Islands by a ten-year old natural history enthusiast, inspired by the University of Cambridge's museums, will be shown on BBC One tonight (4 July).
Forests: from Cambridge to the tropics
22 June 2007A photographic celebration of forests, woodlands and their wildlife – from Cuba to Cambridge - will go on display at the University Museum of Zoology on Saturday 23 June.
Cells make meal of Huntington's disease
08 May 2007University of Cambridge researchers have developed a novel strategy to tackle neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease: encouraging an individuals own cells to “eat” the malformed proteins that lead to the disease.
Get ’‘eggcited' about Easter at the museums
02 April 2007If you are looking for some ’‘eggstra' excitement for all the family over Easter, why not pay a visit to the University museums and Botanic Garden?
Dr Chris Smith
01 April 2007Public engagement with science is top of Dr Chris Smith's agenda. His trailblazing approach to making scientific issues interesting, interactive and informative to the general public has gained recognition within the University of Cambridge and beyond.
The psychology of gambling
01 April 2007Gambling is a thriving form of entertainment in the UK, but may also become a form of addiction for some individuals. Just why do people gamble when ‘the house always wins’? Advances in brain imaging techniques are helping Cambridge scientists find out.
Twilight at the Museums
14 February 2007Families will have the chance to see the museums on their doorstep in a different light this half term at a special free twilight opening event on Thursday 15 February from 4.00pm – 7.30pm .
