Naked Scientist wins Science Communication Award
08 November 2006Dr Christopher Smith from the Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge, has been awarded the prestigious Science Communication award by the Biosciences Federation (BSF).
Training for disaster relief
07 November 2006Imagine a disaster: houses are swept away in a mud slide, the occupants have lost what little food they had, and all drinking water is contaminated.
How places work
07 November 2006School pupils had the chance to experience exceptional contemporary architecture with guides who are passionate about the built environment with a series of tours around the Sidgwick Site at the University of Cambridge.
Fighting Nature
07 November 2006The man responsible for preparing cricket pitches at Fenners for the past 26 years has been awarded UCCE Groundsman of the Year 2006.
Scientists to develop ’‘artificial pancreas’ for diabetic children
06 November 2006Research is underway to develop an artificial pancreas for children and adolescents with Type 1 (or juvenile) diabetes.
Silent aircraft one step closer to reality
06 November 2006Today, the vision of quieter and more environmentally friendly flying came a step closer as researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) unveiled their revolutionary concept for a silent aircraft.
New assessment of international approaches to security begins at Cambridge
06 November 2006Scholars from eight of the world’s leading research universities have laid out the blueprint for a major new project to examine differing perspectives on international security at a conference in Cambridge.
The beauty of physics
03 November 2006Cambridge University Physics Society is giving some of tomorrow's physicists and physics teachers a little bit of inspiration from the experts, to help tackle the widely publicised “decline in physics”.
Cold War anniversary remembered in public lecture
03 November 2006A Public Lecture will take place in Cambridge this evening to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the pivotal moments in the Cold War.
New study shows increased risk of dementia before death
03 November 2006As the number of older people increases, the number of people who experience dementia before they die is also likely to increase, according to a new study.
