Their achievements may have inspired every generation from Homer to Hollywood, but many of us still know less than we think we do about the Ancient Greeks, a Cambridge University Classicist will argue this week.
The University announced the passing of Professor Mike Majerus, beloved teacher and inspirational scientist. Mike, who was a Fellow of Clare College, died peacefully at the age of 54.
The Choir of Clare College is to perform the London Premiere of Ex Maria Virgine, a new piece by the renowned British Composer Sir John Tavener, in a concert of advent music this Wednesday (January 21st) in London.
The final preparations are underway for a spectacular light show and bell-ringing event to mark the launch of Cambridge University’s 800th Anniversary year, tomorrow (January 17).
The launch of Cambridge University’s 800th anniversary celebrations will echo around the globe this Saturday (January 17).
Professor Sir Brian Pippard, who died on September 21 aged 88, was Cavendish Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge from 1971 to 1984 and the first President of Clare Hall, then a newly founded graduate college, from 1966 to 1973.
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