Cambridge marks 20 years of its programme to encourage ethnic minority applications with a special reunion as record numbers of ethnic minority students are admitted.
Women thinking about studying law are invited to attend a free taster day at Cambridge University’s Lucy Cavendish College on Saturday, 28 February. Lucy Cavendish is one of the four Cambridge University colleges for mature students, and is women-only.
Cambridge University will once again be joining the City Council and others for a series of lectures and public events that take place throughout February to mark national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2009.
The University announced the passing of Professor Mike Majerus, beloved teacher and inspirational scientist. Mike, who was a Fellow of Clare College, died peacefully at the age of 54.
Science writers of the future have until March 31 to submit their entries to this year’s Plus Magazine New Writers award. The award winning magazine is looking for those who can make mathematics lively and interesting for a general audience.
Wordsworth was inspired by the Lake District, Burns by the Scottish Highlands; but an event at Cambridge University’s Institute of Astronomy tonight will see poets boldly go where few of their kind have gone before.
Mature students came from all over the country – in one case travelling overnight by bus – to take part in a Mature Students Open Day held last Saturday. The event, which introduced students to studying at Cambridge and to the admissions process, was based at Hughes Hall, one of Cambridge’s four mature colleges.
Science and religion meet again in the latest seminar organised by the Faraday Institute, University of Cambridge. In this seminar Dr Allan Chapman will discuss the significant link between faith and mental health.
Ensemble Klang, who have been described as ‘one of the most exciting young ensembles on the Dutch contemporary music scene’ will be kicking off the 2009 New Music series at Kettle’s Yard this weekend.
A new album of music by Tarik O’Regan, a former student of Corpus Christi College and current Fellow of Trinity College, has been nominated for two awards at this year’s Grammy Awards.
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