Generation to Reproduction – Wellcome Trust support for History of Medicine
13 July 2009A major new research programme which proposes a comprehensive reassessment of the history of reproduction is to be launched at the University of Cambridge.
Still in a Victorian world?
13 July 2009A major international conference which asks whether the Victorian legacy was so powerful that we are still living in a Victorian world begins at Cambridge University this week (Monday, July 13th).
New electronic notebook system for chemists
09 July 2009Chemists at Cambridge University will no longer need to worry about losing their lab notes when a new virtual laboratory notebook is installed over the coming year.
Students’ “Algae House” wins international design competition
09 July 2009A design for a house powered by living algae, drawn up by graduate students at the University of Cambridge, has won a prestigious international competition.
Arabian Ambassadors visit the University
09 July 2009The Ambassadors of 12 member countries of the Arab League visited the University this week on a fact-finding mission.
IfM plays host to Chancellor of Exchequer
09 July 2009The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, paid a visit to the University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) today.
Young designers picked to fly flag for 25 years of Physics outreach
08 July 2009Two winners have been selected in a competition to design a special logo for the 25th Anniversary of Physics at Work – a three day exhibition held annually in September to stimulate interest in physics and encourage wider participation.
Medieval remains found at heart of Cambridge University
08 July 2009A hoard of historic finds, including Roman pottery, medieval remains and the bones of an 11th-century dog have been found at the heart of Cambridge University during an excavation to mark its 800th anniversary.
Who needs The Ashes?
07 July 2009The cricketing world’s focus may be on Cardiff for the start of The Ashes tomorrow, but an even older rivalry gets under way at Fenner’s today.
Language teaching needs more joined-up thinking
07 July 2009Recent reforms to the teaching of modern languages in schools are being well-received by teachers, but the system needs greater coherence if uptake at GCSE is to rise, a new report says.
