Evidence of a Roman crucifixion found in Cambridgeshire
08 December 2021The finding in the village of Fenstanton is the only known example of a Roman crucifixion anywhere in the British Isles, and perhaps the best preserved in the world.
The microbiologist tackling humanity’s next biggest killer
17 November 2021Since childhood Stephen Baker says he had a grim fascination with poo. He caught the bug for microbiology and spent 12 years in Vietnam researching bacteria that cause diarrhoea. Stephen thinks that antibiotic-resistant bacteria is likely to be humanity’s biggest killer in the future. But says that if we keep doing the science, we have hope.
Loan applications processed around midday more likely to be rejected
05 May 2021Bank credit officers are more likely to approve loan applications earlier and later in the day, while ‘decision fatigue’ around midday is associated with defaulting to the safer option of saying no.
The conservationist who started a Twitter trend and saved Nairobi’s wildlife
22 April 2021Nyandire Reinhard believes the key to protecting ecosystems is to foster a love of nature in the community. He shares the story of how social media sparked a revolution in the hearts of the public, journalists and politicians to preserve the freedom of Nairobi’s wildlife.
‘Happy ending effect’ can bias future decisions, say scientists
19 October 2020Study reveals brain mechanisms underlying irrational decision-making
Cambridge academics recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
10 October 2020Researchers from the University of Cambridge have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, which were announced on Saturday.
Tackling COVID-19: Professor Gordon Dougan
16 July 2020“In many parts of the world people still live with the daily threat of diseases like cholera, typhoid, and malaria. In reality COVID is just another infection,” says Professor Gordon Dougan.
Degraded soils mean tropical forests may never fully recover from logging
17 December 2019Continually logging and re-growing tropical forests to supply timber is reducing the levels of vital nutrients in the soil, which may limit future forest growth and recovery, a new study suggests. This raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of logging in the tropics.
Events taking place across the University and colleges during Black History Month 2019
01 October 2019Lectures, films, discussion panels and exhibitions are being held across departments and colleges during Black History Month 2019. From slavery and empire through to the experiences of black people today, the story of identity will be traced through a series of events, including:
"Remember that your way is YOUR way."
08 March 2019Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.
