Boat Race outings in rough water
25 March 2009The Tideway produced white-capped waves with the wind against the tide on Wednesday morning and both Boat Race crews braved the elements, presumably with the thought that it could happen on Race day.
Cambridge researcher named inaugural BBSRC Innovator of the Year
25 March 2009Professor Stephen Jackson has been named the inaugural Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) Innovator of the Year for his work developing cancer therapies that have saved the lives of numerous patients.
King’s Choir Messiah to go live via satellite
25 March 2009The world’s first live cinema screening of a choral concert takes place this Palm Sunday from King’s College, University of Cambridge. The performance by the King’s College Choir of Handel’s Messiah is to be streamed live via satellite to cinemas around the United Kingdom, Europe and America.
Astronomer Royal takes pride of place at National Portrait Gallery
24 March 2009A 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.
Exhibition at the Michaelhouse Centre illuminates local talent
24 March 2009For 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.
Students gather in Cambridge for global conservation conference
24 March 2009Young 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.
Professor Tony Badger Appointed Chair of Kennedy Memorial Trust
23 March 2009One of the world’s leading experts on Modern American History has been appointed to the prestigious post of Chair of the Kennedy Memorial Trust.
The human brain is on the edge of chaos
23 March 2009There 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.
The nature of life
20 March 2009A 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.
Cambridge on fire in Boat Race build-up
20 March 2009The 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.
