Public engagement
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A member of staff at Cambridge University's Department of Earth Sciences has won a national competition with his image of Charles Darwin.
New Hall opened its doors to an Over 55s Community Group for a tour of the College Gardens last Monday.
The educational outreach undertaken by Cambridge’s Department of Engineering to engage children and young people in the challenge of hands-on activities – such as building rockets and planes, skyscrapers and bridges - has been recognised by a prestigious national award.
Doctor Who monsters invade University for 2008 Science Festival
The science behind the perfect pint will be among the topics at a special evening of discussion, song and dance this weekend as part of the on-going Cambridge Science Festival.
Solar powered cars, exploding gases and a light sensitive automatic camera are just a sample of the topics being covered in the University’s Schools’ Masterclasses this week.
Lightning strikes, astronaut training and a human fireball are some of the unusual teaching techniques used in new TV series led by the University’s Dr Pete Wothers.
University to offer one-day workshop on creating a contented life.
Children in schools across the Fens are using sculpting and art to learn about the brain in a scheme set up by the University of Cambridge.
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