Secrets behind BBC's Life in Cold Blood series to be revealed
13 Feb 2008The Museum of Zoology will offer a unique insight in to the production of the BBC's new natural history series at a talk taking place next week.
Cambridge Science Festival line-up unveiled
08 Feb 2008Monsters from Dr Who, explosive experiments and a giant moving Polar Bear replica will be among the attractions at the University's Cambridge Science Festival this year.
Rare birds on display in photography exhibition
07 Feb 2008Cranes, bitterns and other birds will be on show in a photographic exhibition from one of Britain's leading wildlife photographers at the University's Zoology Museum.
From launching rockets to juggling: thousands give up time to volunteer
16 Jan 2008Building a rocket launch pad, fundraising for schools in Kenya and providing a befriending service for elderly people were among the huge array of voluntary activities undertaken by Cambridge students and staff this year, according to the Committee on Community Activities annual report.
Discovering the Science of Harry Potter
05 Dec 2007The world-famous Cavendish Laboratory opens its doors for a free public open day of scientific wizardry this Sunday.
Cambridge 800th - anniversary funding now available to colleges and societies
30 Oct 2007Colleges and societies throughout the University are being invited to apply for funding that will help them take part in a year-long celebration of Cambridge's achievements marking its 800th anniversary.
Dr Carenza Lewis
01 Sep 2007A passion for communicating the thrill of the dig and for uncovering evidence of lives long gone is what inspires archaeologist Dr Carenza Lewis. Her latest endeavour is to raise educational aspirations among schoolchildren through involvement in excavation - a venture that is unearthing new information on rural medieval settlements.
Rising Stars
13 Jul 2007‘Rising Stars', a public communication course organised by the University's Office of External Affairs and Communications, has seen the first two groups train to be outstanding public communicators.
Honorands on film
10 Jul 2007A film including an interview with artist David Hockney in Cambridge has just been released online. The footage was shot at the University's recent Honorary Degree ceremony.
Local children learn about farms, food and animals
06 Jul 2007More than 100 primary pupils from four Cambridgeshire and Fenland schools visited the University of Cambridge Farm and Department of Veterinary Medicine earlier this week.