Professor Sir Robert Honeycombe (1921-2007)
19 September 2007Professor Sir Robert Honeycombe, one of Cambridge's most distinguished metallurgists, died in 2007 at the age of 86.
Teenagers get to grips with the excitement of physics
10 July 2007A group of potential high-fliers from schools around the country had their minds stretched earlier this week at the second annual Senior Physics Challenge for year-12 students held in Cambridge.
Honorary degrees 2007
22 June 2007The Chancellor of the University, HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh, was in Cambridge earlier today to visit the University Farm and the Guildhall, and preside over the 2007 Honorary Degree Congregation at the Senate House.
37 years of service at Trinity Hall
04 June 2007After 37 years loyal service, Ged Pilsworth, Clerk of Works at Trinity Hall, retires this week – but as a self-confessed workaholic he won't be stopping work.
De Waal comes home to Kettle's Yard
25 May 2007Potter's exhibition embraces house and gallery
Concert will feature Trinity Hall's new pipe organ
26 April 2007The new pipe organ at Trinity Hall will be showcased in a special concert at 9 pm, Sunday, 29 April. Guest organist Daniel Hyde, Director of Chapel Music at Jesus College, will perform a programme of music designed to demonstrate the instrument's capabilities.
CUE help young entrepreneurs make ‘sense’ of business
01 February 2007Cambridge University Entrepreneurs (CUE) organise the most successful student-run business planning and creation competitions in Europe. Since 1999, CUE has had over 450 entries and has awarded £280,000 in grants to 31 business ideas. These companies have raised more than £8 million of further funding and are currently valued at more than £22 million.
The University and its publics
01 February 2007The question of 'public engagement' for universities is rising up the political agenda. Universities are increasingly being asked to demonstrate their work in knowledge transfer with community groups and the public, as well as with business.
Abstract art courts curiosity at Trinity Hall
23 October 2006A collection of more than 20 abstract aluminium sculptures are arousing curiosity in the tranquil confines of a Cambridge College.
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.
