Innovation workshop to foster international collaboration
23 May 2008Collaborative approaches to business innovation are being explored today in a workshop for industry leaders, prominent academics and up-and-coming researchers.
Report highlights impact of future brain drugs on society
22 May 2008A report by the Academy of Medical Sciences which was led by Sir Gabriel Horn FRS FRCP, Emeritus Professor of Zoology at the University states that an increasing number and variety of psychoactive drugs - drugs that act on the brain - will emerge over the next few decades.
A fresh approach to battling climate change
21 May 2008Almost one half of children’s advised maximum consumption of natural resources occurs during the school day, a Cambridge University-led study has found.
Women invited to take a fresh look at education
20 May 2008Women aged 21 and over are invited to a free event at Lucy Cavendish College on Thursday, from 5 pm to 6.30 pm. Children are welcome to come along too and refreshments are provided.
Going Further summer school opens doors for mature students
20 May 2008Applicants are invited for a University of Cambridge ’‘Going Further’ summer school from July 17 to 20. Aimed at mature students (21 and over) and those thinking of returning to education, the programme focuses on arts and humanities subjects.
Schnitzler’s hidden manuscripts explored
20 May 2008His work has been a major influence on Stanley Kubrick, David Hare and Tom Stoppard and was admired by contemporaries including Sigmund Freud.
Professor becomes President of prestigious association
19 May 2008An eminent Cambridge scholar has been named President of the Association of Social Anthropologists (ASA) of the UK and Commonwealth.
New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Cambridge announced
19 May 2008The current Senior Tutor at Trinity College and Director of the Newton Trust has been appointed to the post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Cambridge.
Cambridge astronomer identify the Galaxy’s youngest supernova remnant
19 May 2008A Cambridge astronomer’s identification of the remnant of the most recent supernova in the Milky Way is set to fill in major gaps in our knowledge of the exploding stars.
New Hall opens its gardens to the community
16 May 2008New Hall opened its doors to an Over 55s Community Group for a tour of the College Gardens last Monday.
