Steven Barrett appointed Regius Professor of Engineering
An expert on the environmental impacts of aviation, Barrett joins the University of Cambridge from MIT.It’s a pleasure to welcome Steven back to Cambridge to take up one of the University’s most prestigious roles
Four Cambridge researchers awarded prestigious European Research Council Advanced Grants
The funding provides leading senior researchers with the opportunity to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs.
UK's only research institute dedicated to understanding early cancer receives £11 million donation
The University of Cambridge’s Early Cancer Institute – the UK's only research facility dedicated to understanding early cancer – has received a landmark £11 million donation to support its vital work in the fight against cancer.
From black lives matter to grassroots climate actions, Cambridge Festival asks the big questions
Have we made any real progress since Black Lives Matter? Should we be using climate change to animate new grassroots, bottom-up actions, rather than only seeking breakthrough solutions? Who can fix the teacher recruitment and retention crisis? And how do we tackle a global health crisis such as antibiotic resistance?
Cambridge Festival journeys through the Fens, Must Farm and the city’s Mill Road area
The Cambridge Festival begins on 13th March and runs until the 28th. One of the largest festivals of its kind in the country, the festival is teeming with over 360 events from talks, debates, tours, walks, films, exhibitions, performances, comedy, music, immersive experiences and much more.
From female psychopaths to the future of mental health and dementia treatment: Cambridge Festival reveals latest research
Are there more female psychopaths than we thought? How can a new approach to mental health lead us out of the growing crisis? Could new combinations of repurposed drugs promote ‘brain repair’ in MS? What’s the latest in dementia research and treatment?
Climate Governance Initiative appoints new Associate Director for Communications and Engagement
The Climate Governance Initiative has created a new position of Associate Director to lead the team responsible for the Initiative’s communications, and engagement with its global network of Chapters, partners, and other stakeholders.
Civil rights icon Reverend Al Sharpton to give youth empowerment speech at Homerton College
US civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton will fly to the UK to give a lecture at Homerton College, Cambridge University, on Monday (26 February) about why he thinks young people must be at the forefront of global change.
Cambridge Festival spotlights health events
World-first childhood health research programme, UK-first pre-eclampsia study, and debate on using stem cell-based embryos in research headline health events at Cambridge Festival 2024
Cambridge Festival 2024 unveils bumper programme
Fixing the NHS, stopping wars, and the effects of AI on the democratic process headline a packed programme of events at this year’s Cambridge Festival 2024.
Do you have memories of working in Cambridge technology? The Cambridge History of Innovation Project (CHIP) needs your help
The Cambridge History of Innovation Project (CHIP) is creating a new public archive of Cambridge technology from the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company (1881) to more recent times.
Cambridge achievers recognised in 2024 New Year Honours list
Academics and staff associated with the University of Cambridge feature in the 2024 list, which recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK, from all walks of life.
Cambridge Pro-Vice-Chancellor appointed Executive Chair of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and International Partnerships at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed Executive Chair of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
Strategy unveiled to boost innovation in Cambridge
An ambitious new strategy to nurture and grow its innovation ecosystem has been unveiled at Cambridge summit.
Cambridge Zero takes centre stage at Climate Week NYC
Cambridge Zero Director Professor Emily Shuckburgh takes centre stage at the world's biggest climate event of its kind in New York, talking to global leaders of government, business and philanthropy about Cambridge’s efforts to tackle climate change.
First A-level students arrive at new Cambridge Maths School
The new Cambridge Maths School has welcomed its first-ever students at the start of the new academic year.
Historic landmarks and rare gems to be showcased during Open Cambridge
Open Cambridge kicks off next Friday 8th September. The hugely popular 10-day annual event offers over 80 FREE events across the city and county.
University of Cambridge team scale 15 mountains in Wales in aid of Marie Curie
Eight colleagues from the University of Cambridge Estates Division scaled 15 mountains in Wales at the end of June in aid of leading end of life charity Marie Curie.
Robots cause company profits to fall – at least at first
Researchers have found that robots can have a ‘U-shaped’ effect on profits: causing profit margins to fall at first, before eventually rising again.
Free drop-in events at Open Cambridge next month
The annual event boasts over 30 drop-in events and a further 70 bookable events
Open Cambridge: celebrating an iconic city
Open Cambridge, the annual festival of history and culture, is set to launch its 2023 programme of events on Monday 14 August. Bookings open on the same day.
Professor Deborah Prentice formally admitted to the office of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
Having been admitted, the Vice-Chancellor delivered her inaugural address to the University at the Senate House in Cambridge.
Cambridge retains position in world rankings
The University of Cambridge has retained its number 2 spot in the QS World University Rankings and remains the highest rated higher education institution in the UK.
Homerton College welcomes Michelle Mitchell OBE as an Honorary Fellow
Michelle Mitchell OBE, Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), was sworn in on 12 June 2023 as an Honorary Fellow of Homerton College.