A new portrait of Lord Martin Rees, Master of Trinity College, will be taking centre stage during a new display at the National Portrait Gallery celebrating the International Year of Astronomy.
For proof that creative talent flourishes in the local community look no further than Illuminate!, an exhibition of decorated manuscripts in the café at the Michaelhouse Centre in Trinity Street, Cambridge.
Young scientists from across the world will gather in Cambridge today, Tuesday 24 March, for a three-day conference to share their experiences in, and passion for, conservation, and make career-building contacts with conservation professionals.
One of the world’s leading experts on Modern American History has been appointed to the prestigious post of Chair of the Kennedy Memorial Trust.
There has been speculation for many years that the human brain lives “on the edge of chaos”, at a critical transition point between randomness and order; but direct experimental evidence has been lacking.
A special debate tonight, Friday 20 March, will bring two world-renowned scientists head-to-head. Professor Lewis Wolpert (pictured) and Dr Rupert Sheldrake will debate their differing theories about the nature of life.
The Cambridge Blue Boat crew have weighed in lighter than the Oxford crew but are confident after an excellent run-in to the 155th Boat Race, sponsored by Xchanging.
A new exhibition at Kettle’s Yard presents a personal collection of works from the former King’s College Artist-in-Resident David Ward, which have never previously been displayed.
More than 100 mathematics teachers from state schools in disadvantaged areas are descending on Cambridge today to consider effective ways of confronting the classic conundrum - how to make mathematics both accessible and challenging; how to make it engaging whilst still maintaining the rigour.
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has announced that Cambridge University will be guaranteed funding for over 580 PhD’s and MPhils in the arts and humanities for the next five years, secured through a grant of £23 Million.
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