Professor Austyn Mair, CBE: 1917 – 2008
30 January 2008Professor Austyn Mair, CBE, the former head of the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge who carried out pioneering work on supersonic aircraft designs, has died aged 90.
Seven Cambridge academics elected to The British Academy
19 July 2007The British Academy today announced which academics have been elected to Fellowships this year in recognition of their academic achievements. They include seven Cambridge people.
The South West comes to Cambridge
02 July 2007Ambitious year-12 students from state schools all over the South West, from as far away as Falmouth and Ilfracombe, travelled to Cambridge last week to learn more about life at a top university.
Royal Society announces new Cambridge fellows
18 May 2007The Royal Society today recognised 44 scientists for their contributions to society by electing them to the Fellowship of the Royal Society.
Gender Symposium reflects on ten years
06 March 2007Four leading feminist thinkers will be among the speakers at Cambridge's 10th Gender Symposium on Friday 9 March.
Modern day alchemy: Gold for 2012?
01 February 2007An ambitious research project headed by the University of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory and Department of Engineering aims to revolutionise sports coaching using advanced sensor networks.
Bird flu expert to give award lecture
10 November 2006One of the world’s leading experts on avian flu will be speaking at Downing College, Cambridge next week.
Stephen Fleet 1936 - 2006
18 May 2006Former Registrary, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Master of Downing College Dr Stephen Fleet died aged 69.
Scientists’ Alzheimer’s research wins medal
03 April 2006A PhD student at the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR), Richard Page, has been hailed as one of the UK’s top young scientists after being awarded the 2006 Westminster Medal in conjunction with Dr Christopher Mee of the Medical Research Council (MRC) Functional Genetics Unit (FGU) in Oxford.
Open days during September
31 August 2004School/college students thinking about applying for 2005 entry to Cambridge (or deferred entry in 2006) are welcome to come along to one of the many open days and information days taking place this month.
