Conference shines new light on Arab Jews
18 June 2009A major conference, to be opened by Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan next week, will shed new light on the underexplored subject of Arab Jews.
“No more heroes” needed in schools
17 June 2009A new approach to leadership in schools is needed to control “grossly inflated” expectations of what school managers can achieve, a senior academic will argue tonight (Wednesday, June 17th).
Queen’s Birthday Honours
16 June 2009Five Cambridge academics were named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced last weekend.
Mary Beard’s Pompeii wins Wolfson History Prize
15 June 2009Professor Mary Beard has won one of two Wolfson History Prizes for her book, Pompeii: The Life Of A Roman Town, published by Profile Books.
The Chancellor in Cambridge to confer Honorary Degrees
12 June 2009Ten eminent individuals from the worlds of religion, business, science, music, history, philanthropy, politics and economics were presented to the Chancellor, HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh at the 800th Anniversary Honorary Degree Congregation at the Senate House today.
Bill and Melinda Gates meet Gates scholars
12 June 2009Around 200 Gates scholars got the chance to question Bill and Melinda Gates about their philanthropic work at a meeting today.
Town, Gown & Country Show
12 June 2009Cambridge’s annual Town & Country Show will help to mark the University’s 800th anniversary this weekend (13 & 14 June) by adding a new “gown” element to the mix.
Comic capers as Footlights launch national tour at ADC
10 June 2009Visitors to the ADC Theatre have the chance to see some of the UK’s finest comic talent in the making as Cambridge Footlights launch their 2009 tour – Wishful Thinking – this week.
Twenty20 Varsity match at Fenner’s today
10 June 2009* Please note: Start may be delayed due to rain.
The Twenty20 World Cup may be in full swing at Lord’s, but Fenner’s today plays host to one of the most hotly contested cricket matches around.
Sporting chance for all university staff
09 June 2009Free sports taster sessions for all university and college staff are to be offered as part of the celebrations for the University’s 800th Anniversary.
