Face-to-face search for genetic switches
05 June 2008A new investigation into how genes determine our facial appearance is to be launched by Cambridge University.
Judith Ann Bailey, 20 May 1934 - 6 May 2008
03 June 2008Judy Bailey, a former Fellow of Darwin College who was known to thousands of computer users and others in the University of Cambridge in the 1970s and 1980s, died aged 73.
Cambridge scientists highlighted for contribution to UK economy
02 June 2008Scientists at the University of Cambridge have been highlighted as being among the top bioscientists contributing to the UK’s economic and social wellbeing.
Course aims to change women’s future
30 May 2008Women who want to change their future are being enlisted in a new course which aims to encourage them into higher education.
Body's baking soda used to catch cancer early
29 May 2008A chemical commonly called 'baking soda' which is found naturally in the body could be used to detect cancer with magnetic resonance imaging, revealed a Cambridge study funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Nature this week.
Cambridge astronomer wins top award
29 May 2008A leading Cambridge University astronomer has received a prestigious award - described by TIME magazine as the "next Nobel Prize" - for his research on Quasars in the Centres of Galaxies.
Prince of Wales visits University
28 May 2008His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited Cambridge yesterday for a host of engagements involving the University.
Universities in the knowledge economy
28 May 2008Universities should play a more diverse role in knowledge exchange with businesses, according to a new report from academics at Cambridge.
What is Computer Science? A competition tells the world about it
27 May 2008The Cambridge Computer Laboratory is running a competition of Computer Science this summer.
Women turn out in force to explore their education options
23 May 2008An event for women interested in returning to education, held at Lucy Cavendish College on Thursday, attracted more than 40 people from Cambridge and surrounding area. Encouraged by the “children welcome” aspect of the session, at least six women brought their children with them.
