Murderous maths and stringy puzzles
19 June 2002Two popular children’s authors will be visiting Cambridge University, to help the Isaac Newton Institute of Mathematical Sciences celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Modernising employment for the 21st century
17 June 2002Firms could, and should, be doing more to help their employees tackle the work-life balance, researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will tell a conference in London today (Monday 17 June).
Students help schools with science
14 June 2002A Cambridge academic is making an urgent appeal for new backers to support STIMULUS, a highly successful scheme which places University of Cambridge students in local schools to help with teaching science, maths and technology subjects.
Computer Lab wins national award
12 June 2002The William Gates Computer Laboratory, situated on the University's West Cambridge development, has won the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) prize for high architectural standards and for making a contribution to the local environment. It was designed by London architects RMJM.
The big screen
07 June 2002Researchers at the University of Cambridge have launched a major study to assess the benefits of screening for Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes, and is on the increase, due largely to the rise in obesity and sedentary lifestyles.
Cambridge’s World Class Engineers Honoured
05 June 2002Two Cambridge academics have been honoured by the Royal Academy of Engineering for their outstanding contribution to the profession.
Care in the community
29 May 2002Cambridge GP Dr Stephen Barclay has joined the University of Cambridge to carry out a three-year study of palliative care in the community for people with cancer. His research is funded by Macmillan Cancer Relief and he is based at the General Practice and Primary Care Research Unit.
Five ways to fight disease the natural way
27 May 2002A new national campaign to encourage people to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables is drawing on recent research by scientists at the University of Cambridge.
Towards a more secure future
21 May 2002The Centre of International Studies yesterday (21 May 2002) launched the Programme for Security in International Society. This new initiative will undertake a fundamental re-examination of the nature of instability and insecurity facing the global community, in the wake of the recent tragic world-wide events.
Tough on the causes of crime?
20 May 2002A new international research programme launched today (Monday 20 May 2002) at the University of Cambridge will carry out groundbreaking research into how people’s social contexts lead them into, and out of, criminal careers.
