Muslim and Jewish Relations in a Climate of Change
05 November 2008A national tour of senior Parliamentarians which seeks to improve relations between Muslim and Jewish students will visit the University of Cambridge later this month.
Step inside a brilliant mind
05 November 2008The collection of one of the most distinguished, creative and controversial scientists of the 20th Century, Sir Fred Hoyle, will open to the public for the first time during ‘Hoyle Day’ at St John’s College.
Musings on marriage and software piracy win students trip to Cambridge
04 November 2008Two A-Level students got to spend a day at Cambridge last week after penning prize-winning Sociology essays in a competition organised by the Department of Sociology.
From ‘pigstye’ to palace
04 November 2008A spectacular exhibition has brought together the Fitzwilliam Museum’s most important acquisitions for the first time – in celebration of one of its most renowned directors.
Professor Derek Brewer (1923-2008)
03 November 2008Professor Derek Brewer, who died on 23 October 2008 at the age of 85, was Master of Emmanuel College from 1977 to 1990 and an eminent scholar of English Literature.
Remembrance Exhibition at the Michaelhouse
03 November 2008A collection of photographs by award winning military photographer Thomas “Tam” McDonald are to go on display at the Michaelhouse to mark Remembrance Day this year.
The Original 007?
03 November 2008As James Bond embarks on his 22nd big-screen outing in The Quantum Of Solace, the question of whether or not he ever went to Cambridge remains something of a mystery.
First gene for child brain tumour identified
03 November 2008Scientists have found the first genetic link to a common childhood brain tumour - reveals research published in the journal Cancer Research.
Princes visit University of Cambridge to meet experts on global trends
30 October 2008Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Prince Harry were in Cambridge on Tuesday and Wednesday (28 and 29 October) to attend a two-day seminar on the social and ecological challenges facing society.
Former Korean Ambassador to launch lecture series
29 October 2008Dr Ra Jong-Yil, a former Korean Ambassador to the UK and past head of the Republic of Korea’s national intelligence service, will launch a new series of annual lectures in Cambridge this week.
