Global responsibilities
16 May 2016World-leading universities can play an important role in strengthening African research, writes Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Institutional and International Relations Eilis Ferran
Martina Navratilova joins Cambridge University Women’s Boat Club squad
13 May 2016The 59-times Grand Slam champ faced one of her toughest challenges - keeping up with the Boat Race squad in her first ever rowing lesson
Natural selection sculpts genetic information to limit diversity
13 May 2016A study of butterflies suggests that when a species adapts, other parts of its genetic make-up can be linked to that adaptation, limiting diversity in the population.
Youngest Ancient Egyptian human foetus discovered in miniature coffin at the Fitzwilliam Museum
12 May 2016Tiny coffin excavated at Giza in 1907 is remarkable evidence of importance placed on official burial rituals in ancient Egypt.
Ageing affects test-taking, not language, study shows
12 May 2016The ability to understand language could be much better preserved into old age than previously thought, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge, who found older adults struggle more with test conditions than language processing.
Neighbourhoods with more takeaways amplify social inequalities in unhealthy eating and obesity
11 May 2016People who live or work near to a greater number of takeaway outlets are more likely to eat more takeaway food and to be overweight, but new research indicates that neighbourhoods that are saturated with fast food outlets may be particularly unhealthy for people who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Explaining the European Union
11 May 2016Dr Chris Bickerton's new book aims to explain how the EU works, where the power lies and how it makes decisions in an accessible way.
Opinion: Local takeaways create a double burden for obesity
11 May 2016Thomas Burgoine and Pablo Monsivais (Centre for Diet and Activity Research) discuss how takeaways can make social inequality worse.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden Festival of Plants
10 May 2016Cambridge University Botanic Garden is holding its annual Festival of Plants on Saturday 14 May 2016, offering something for everyone to enjoy: from families to photographers, gardeners to budding plant scientists or anyone looking for an interesting day out in beautiful surroundings.
Reading the face of a leader
10 May 2016Women (but not men) with both high and low facial masculinity are perceived as competitive leaders, finds new study co-authored by a Cambridge Judge Business School academic.
