Surprising solution to fly eye mystery
11 October 2012Research provides insight into why flies have the fastest vision in the animal kingdom.
How advanced genetic techniques can unravel complex human stories
21 March 2011Scholars from all over the world are gathering at the University of Cambridge today for a workshop entitled Studia Stemmatologica. They will be looking at novel ways of applying advanced genetic-mapping techniques to the study of cultural traditions as diverse as music and dance, languages and folk lore, tribal rugs and even tattoos.
Shaping the Future
11 February 2011A new lecture series which will give audiences the chance to question and hear from leading public figures about the economic crisis and the way the country is governed begins in Cambridge this week.
£45,000 donated to local charities
24 November 2010Local charities were awarded £45,000 in a prizegiving ceremony held at the University of Cambridge on Tuesday.
Safe water solutions
01 November 2010Research across the University is helping to clean up water in regions around the world.
The Chancellor visits the University
22 June 2010The Chancellor, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, visited the University yesterday to visit two colleges and preside over the 2010 Honorary Degree Congregation.
New Year Honours for Cambridge Academics
04 January 2010Five Cambridge academics have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
Cambridge 800th exhibit opens in Budapest
10 September 2009An exhibition of photographs of Cambridge, in celebration of the University’s 800th anniversary, opens this Friday 11 September in the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal in Budapest, Hungary.
Seven Cambridge academics elected as Fellows of The British Academy
16 July 2009The British Academy today announced 35 scholars who have been elected to Fellowships this year in recognition of their research achievements. The list includes seven Cambridge academics.
