Radical ways to
detect cancer early
Cancer screening trial for novel 'pill-on-a-thread' welcomes first of 120,000 participants. The trial will decide if it becomes a new screening programme for oesophageal cancer in the UK.
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News - Dealing a blow to the theory that Venus once had liquid water on its surface
A team of Cambridge astronomers has found that Venus has never been habitable, despite decades of speculation that our closest planetary neighbour was once much more like Earth than it is today.
News - New urine test for early detection of lung cancer
Cambridge scientists have developed a urine test for early detection of lung cancer. The test detects ‘zombie’ cells that could indicate the first signs of the disease.
Appointments - Afghan journalist joins Hughes Hall
Leading advocate for the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan Zahra Joya, one of TIME magazine's Women of the Year 2022, has been appointed By-Fellow at Hughes Hall, a College of the University.
Events
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Exhibitions - Cambridge Botanic Lights: until Saturday 21 December
Join us for this year’s Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden. The Lights bring the Garden to life after dark with spectacular displays and artistic interventions.
Admissions - Think Cambridge webinars: Monday 27 January to Friday 31 January 2025
Are you in Year 11 or Year 12? Our Think Cambridge webinars will inspire you and help you to discover what we offer – reserve your place now.
Exhibitions - Endless Stories: until Saturday 22 February 2025
Cambridge University Library invites you to explore Endless Stories: a collection of manuscripts from the 17th century in a dazzling array of languages including Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Malay.
