Foremost criminal law academic to address Gates Scholars
02 December 2008A leading US lawyer who played a key role in the trial of Saddam Hussein will be speaking at Cambridge this week.
Mud, Madagascar and where an aversion to poisonous snakes can lead
01 December 2008The Vice-Chancellor visits Stockley Academy, Uxbridge as part of Teach First week and tells how an open mind opened doors in her education and career choices.
Culture Wars
28 November 2008A major conference examining the fate of heritage in wartime will take place in Cambridge this December, amid mounting international concern about the damage being inflicted on some of the world’s most important historical sites.
Fundraiser to help pets with cancer
28 November 2008
On Wednesday 10 December, the Cambridge Veterinary School Trust will host a fundraiser for the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital’s new cancer treatment facility.
Cambridge launches online research magazine
28 November 2008A magazine that showcases the latest research, discoveries and innovations from the University of Cambridge has now been launched online.
Kettle’s Yard ‘Open’ to best artists in the region
28 November 2008Some of the region’s most talented artists, as well as its up-and-coming stars, feature in a major biennial exhibition at Kettle’s Yard.
Cambridge University Press pick up international award
28 November 2008Cambridge University Press proved that business and the arts can successfully mix as they picked up a prestigious national award this week.
“New Musicology” outlined at conference to honour Cambridge Professor
27 November 2008Professor Georgina Born (pictured), who has been widely acclaimed for her contributions to the study of music, will explain the need for a fresh approach to the discipline at a conference in her honour this weekend.
Are you a real entrepreneur?
25 November 2008Recently published research by the University of Cambridge showed that entrepreneurs were better at taking “hot” decisions, where there is an element of risk in comparison to the average manager. The research, led by Professor Barbara Sahakian, also suggested that such risk-taking can be taught.
Cambridge issue 2009 Boat Race challenge
25 November 2008Cambridge University Boat Club President Henry Pelly issued the official Challenge, to race on The Thames in just 19 weeks’ time, to his Oxford counterpart Colin Smith at a reception at the Portland Gallery in London and it was promptly accepted.
