Cambridge scientists highlighted for contribution to UK economy
02 June 2008Scientists at the University of Cambridge have been highlighted as being among the top bioscientists contributing to the UK’s economic and social wellbeing.
Course aims to change women’s future
30 May 2008Women who want to change their future are being enlisted in a new course which aims to encourage them into higher education.
Body's baking soda used to catch cancer early
29 May 2008A chemical commonly called 'baking soda' which is found naturally in the body could be used to detect cancer with magnetic resonance imaging, revealed a Cambridge study funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Nature this week.
Cambridge astronomer wins top award
29 May 2008A leading Cambridge University astronomer has received a prestigious award - described by TIME magazine as the "next Nobel Prize" - for his research on Quasars in the Centres of Galaxies.
Prince of Wales visits University
28 May 2008His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited Cambridge yesterday for a host of engagements involving the University.
Universities in the knowledge economy
28 May 2008Universities should play a more diverse role in knowledge exchange with businesses, according to a new report from academics at Cambridge.
What is Computer Science? A competition tells the world about it
27 May 2008The Cambridge Computer Laboratory is running a competition of Computer Science this summer.
Women turn out in force to explore their education options
23 May 2008An event for women interested in returning to education, held at Lucy Cavendish College on Thursday, attracted more than 40 people from Cambridge and surrounding area. Encouraged by the “children welcome” aspect of the session, at least six women brought their children with them.
Innovation workshop to foster international collaboration
23 May 2008Collaborative approaches to business innovation are being explored today in a workshop for industry leaders, prominent academics and up-and-coming researchers.
Report highlights impact of future brain drugs on society
22 May 2008A report by the Academy of Medical Sciences which was led by Sir Gabriel Horn FRS FRCP, Emeritus Professor of Zoology at the University states that an increasing number and variety of psychoactive drugs - drugs that act on the brain - will emerge over the next few decades.
