Universities must adapt to survive, says top historian
17 February 2009Institutions like Cambridge University only survive if they change, often very radically over time, the head of the Gates Cambridge Trust will argue at a talk this week.
CUSU shadowing scheme makes a real difference
17 February 2009Sixth-formers from all over the UK took part in the Cambridge University Students Union (CUSU) shadowing scheme, which ran across three two-day slots during February, ending last Saturday. Coming from as far away as Cornwall, North Wales and the Isle of Man, some braved heavy falls of snow, which saw the closure of some public transport routes, to reach their destination.
See Cambridge University’s museums in a whole new Twilight
17 February 2009Ever wondered what happens in a museum once the lights go out?
Inspiring Sustainability Leadership, Learning and Change
13 February 2009An institution within the University of Cambridge has adopted a bold new focus on sustainability leadership in a move that will build on its pioneering work with some of the world’s most senior business, public sector and civil society leaders on issues such as climate change, resource depletion, and poverty.
Separating Ancient Greek fact from fiction
13 February 2009Their achievements may have inspired every generation from Homer to Hollywood, but many of us still know less than we think we do about the Ancient Greeks, a Cambridge University Classicist will argue this week.
Busy day for Chancellor
13 February 2009The Chancellor of the University, HRH Prince Philip The Duke Of Edinburgh, was in Cambridge yesterday for a series of engagements.
Selwyn marks another milestone in development masterplan
13 February 2009A topping out ceremony has been held at Selwyn College to mark the completion of another stage of its multi-million-pound development plan.
What is culture for?
13 February 2009Pre-eminent social anthropologist Professor Henrietta Moore will delve into this question and share her thoughts when she delivers the Founders’ Memorial Lecture at Girton College on Friday 27 February.
New US Gates scholars announced
12 February 2009Four members of the US armed forces are among the thirty-seven new US Gates scholars who will take up their places at one of the world’s most ancient universities this fall.
Second-hand smoke linked to cognitive impairment
12 February 2009Exposure to second-hand smoke could increase the risk of developing dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment, according to research published by Dr David Llewellyn from the University of Cambridge and his collaborators.
