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22 Oct 2011

On Monday 24 October five world-class Cambridge museums will open late and put on a one-night-only sensory display featuring live performances and...

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Splendour and Power at the Fitzwilliam Museum

Splendour and Power

16 Aug 2011

The imperial treasures of the Hapsburgs – including Miseroni’s lost Royal masterpiece – have gone on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

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SatScan in operation

Innovative tool reveals the paintings hidden within

01 Jan 2010

The development of optics that "fly" over paintings could revolutionise art conservation.

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Detail from Westminster Retable

Dragonsblood: the alchemy of paint

01 Sep 2009

Through his exploration of the science of art, the recipes of medieval artists and the writings of alchemists, art conservation scientist Spike...

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Spike Bucklow

Organic chemist, puppet maker, art conservator...

01 Feb 2008

From organic chemist, through maker of rubber monsters, to conservator of fine art, Spike Bucklow describes his career path as "something of a...

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Medea bargains with Aegeus

Lies, murder and betrayal

04 Oct 2007

Cambridge actors to perform the tragic tale of Medea in Ancient Greek

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Queen's Birthday Honours

16 Jun 2006

The Head of Education at the Fitzwillam Museum and an eminent University astronomer have each been honoured with an OBE in the 2006 Queen’s Birthday...

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