The big book visits the big library
12 May 2011It may already be home to more than seven million books, but Cambridge University Library is to host one of the world’s biggest books from May 19-21.
Shadows and lights
12 May 2011The Fitzwilliam Museum will open its doors to the public for a special evening of entertainment tonight (Friday, May 13).
Power in the balance
11 May 2011A new research hub dedicated to the study of emerging powers and how different nations evolve to become leading political forces on the world stage, is being created at the University of Cambridge.
Leading Cambridge academics honoured
09 May 2011Professor Dame Athene Donald and Professor Dame Ann Dowling were among seven women at the forefront of science, engineering and technology who were honoured last week at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London.
Chemistry curbs spreading of carbon dioxide
06 May 2011The presence of even a simple chemical reaction can delay or prevent the spreading of stored carbon dioxide in underground aquifers, new research from the University of Cambridge has revealed.
Lucy Capewell (1963 – 2011)
06 May 2011The University announced the death of Lucy Capewell, New Media Manager in the Office of External Affairs and Communications. Lucy, who was 48, was the driving force behind much of the University’s work in digital and new media, as well as the creator of its hugely successful online film series, ‘Cambridge Ideas’.
Pilot project for €1 billion research programme on graphene launched
05 May 2011Cambridge is to lead the technology roadmap towards a €1 billion European programme to conduct research on graphene - a versatile substance, stronger than diamond, which researchers say could trigger a “smart and sustainable carbon revolution”.
A* offers help state sector students to shine
05 May 2011Almost sixty per cent of Home students admitted to the University of Cambridge in the 2009/10 admissions cycle came from the state sector, according to undergraduate admissions statistics published today [6th].
Sir Frank Kermode remembered
05 May 2011Literary critic Sir Frank Kermode will be remembered in a memorial service at King’s College Chapel tomorrow.
Professor Steve O’Rahilly elected as Foreign Associate of the National Academy of Sciences (USA)
03 May 2011Stephen O’Rahilly MD, FRS, FMedSci, Professor of Clinical Biochemistry and Medicine, University of Cambridge; Co-Director of the Institute of Metabolic Science and Honorary Consultant Physician at Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge, has been elected as a Foreign Associate of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
