150-year-old specimens that proved some mammals lay eggs
12 May 2022The specimens, collected in the late 1800s by the scientist William Caldwell, were found in the stores of Cambridge’s University Museum of Zoology.
Our world-leading research: REF 2021
12 May 2022Cambridge’s global reputation is recognised by the Research Excellence Framework, with 93% of our overall submissions rated as world-leading or internationally-excellent.
Opinion: I spent three years in a paedophile hunting team – here’s what I learned
12 May 2022Professor Mark de Rond from Cambridge Judge Business School discusses his three years embedded with one of the UK's most prolific paedophile hunting teams, in...
Cambridge researchers recognised by 2022 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowships
11 May 2022Eight Cambridge University researchers are among the 60 biomedical and health scientists elected by the Academy of Medical Sciences to its Fellowship programme.
Scientists publish first real-world data from Africa looking at immune response to AZ/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine
11 May 2022Scientists have released the first real-world data from Africa on the effectiveness of two doses of AstraZeneca/ChaAd0x-1 COVID-19 vaccination, showing that while protective against SARS-CoV-2,...
Nine Cambridge scientists among the new Fellows announced today by the Royal Society
10 May 2022The nine Cambridge researchers were all selected for their exceptional contributions to science.
‘Stressed’ cells offer clues to eliminating build-up of toxic proteins in dementia
06 May 2022It’s often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering...
Protected areas saw dramatic spikes in fires during COVID lockdowns, study finds
05 May 2022Scientists suggest that some staffing of protected areas should be considered “essential services” in future crises.
BioBullets protect UK water industry
05 May 2022How do you deal with a harmful invasive species wreaking havoc on the UK’s water pipes? You take advantage of them being fussy eaters and...
The PhD student who wants to change the way we think about food
04 May 2022When Gates Cambridge Scholar Clara Ma participated in the Veganuary challenge she didn’t realise it would change the course of her PhD. Today she’s investigating...
