Charting gender’s “incomplete revolution”
A major investigation into gender equality across Europe expresses “deep concern” about the prospects for further closing the gender-pay gap, and finds evidence for the survival of “male breadwinner” ideals. At the same time, it also reveals that men are happier when doing their fair share of housework.
Judge team to advise on Togo’s development
A team of Cambridge alumni led by Sir Paul Judge will help to prepare a framework for the development of Togo over the next 10-20 years.
Recently retired VP of research at General Motors to give the Kelly Lecture
Dr Alan Taub, recently retired VP of research at General Motors, will give the Fourteenth Kelly Lecture at 5.30pm in the Babbage Lecture Theatre as part of the Armourers and Brasiers' Cambridge Forum, tomorrow (Wednesday 27 June 2012). Dr Taub will speak on "Materials challenges for a sustainable automotive industry"
New publication champions Cambridge philanthropy
The Philanthropist, a new magazine just published by the University of Cambridge, celebrates the impact of philanthropy across the University and Colleges and includes stories and articles that bring its benefits to life.
New manufacturing innovations unveiled at student Design Show
Eleven innovative design projects were on display at Cambridge University's Institute for Manufacturing to mark the end of a year-long project.
Out-of-the-box learning
A new book documents how staff at a primary school built on a previous study by Cambridge researchers to create an inclusive learning environment - driven by a shared belief in teachers’ power to enhance every child’s capacity to learn.
Cambridge awards Honorary Degrees 2012
Eight distinguished individuals were awarded Honorary Doctorates, the highest honour that the University can bestow, by the Chancellor of the University of Cambridge at a congregation in the Senate House yesterday (Thurs).
A problem shared
A new study has highlighted untapped potential within the shared ownership schemes designed to help first-time buyers.
Travelling slowly
Cambridge academic Dr Robert Macfarlane’s new book – The Old Ways– is a remarkable excursion into the many-layered landscape of life and literature with countless stopping points along the route.
Candid camera
After years of being overlooked as a film genre, amateur cinema is finally being recognised by academics as a form that merits serious study in its own right, offering a surprisingly candid eye on people and the past. Now a new research network will, for the first time, bring their work together in one place.
A European Britain or a British Europe?
Britain does not need to become more European, but Europe should become more British, a leading academic told a debate in the Cambridge series at the Hay Festival last week.
How much does cybercrime cost?
The first systematic study of the cost of cybercrime recommends that society should spend less on antivirus software and more on policing the internet.
Cambridge academics listed in Queen’s Birthday Honours
This year’s Birthday Honours list includes four academics from the University of Cambridge. Professor Richard Evans and Professor Timothy Gowers are knighted, while Professor Mary Jacobus and Professor David Newbery will receive CBEs.
Study to measure optimum frequency of blood donation
A study commencing in the same week as World Blood Donor Day will determine whether blood can be safely collected more frequently than present practice.
A safer route to a nuclear future?
By using thorium instead of uranium as fuel, nuclear power could be safer and more sustainable, according to new research.
Music of kindness: playing together strengthens empathy in children
A year-long study on children’s music-making indicates that playing music in groups on a regular basis greatly improves a child’s ability to empathise with others.
Beauty and despair
A high level inquiry reported last month that more than half of the British public has a negative body image. Cambridge academic Andy Martin reflects on the idea of beauty and our pursuit of the unattainable.
All our stories – Cambridge Community Heritage launched
A group of University of Cambridge archaeologists and historians, led by Dr Carenza Lewis, is poised to help community groups in the East of England develop ideas for researching aspects of local heritage.
Hackathon victory for Cambridge data scientists
Data scientists from Cambridge University's Department of Engineering formed part of the winning team in the first ever global Data Science Hackathon.
Cambridge takes a stand on gender equality
Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz joined leading academics and senior members of the University of Cambridge to celebrate the launch of the University’s Senior Gender Equality Network.
Newnham College chooses next Principal
The Fellows of Newnham College are delighted to announce the election of Professor Dame Carol Black, FRCP, FMedSci, as the next Principal of Newnham College, in succession to Dame Patricia Hodgson. Professor Dame Carol will take office on 17 September 2012.
Everything we think we know – and know we don’t know – about cancer
A book written for the general reader, Betrayed by Nature: The War on Cancer by Dr Robin Hesketh, sets out in plain English what goes wrong in our bodies when cells begin to replicate in an abnormal manner, and what science is doing to address the disease that kills seven million people every year.
Into eternity: the nuclear waste challenge
How can we make nuclear waste safe for millennia? Fundamental research led by the University of Cambridge will help find the answers.
Cambridge academics head for Hay
Cambridge is fielding a series of talks and debates by leading academics on a range of global challenges at this year's Hay literary Festival.
Winds of change for pollution sensing
A new system of pollution sensing, currently being tested at Heathrow Airport, could revolutionise monitoring air quality and predicting its health impacts.