Can science beat terrorism?
09 March 2009A distinguished panel will ask if science can provide the solution to growing terrorism fears or whether these same solutions could be detrimental to our basic civil rights, on Monday 9 March.
Tapping into the creativity and imagination of local children
18 December 2008Throughout 2009 the University of Cambridge will be working with schools and community groups to celebrate its 800th anniversary, looking back on eight centuries of ideas and achievements and also looking forward to the years to come.
Cambridge Master Class opportunity for budding chemists
30 September 2008High-achieving sixth-formers taking AS Chemistry at schools and colleges in the East of England are being invited to sign up for a series of Saturday Master Classes at the University of Cambridge.
Darwinian doodles scoop national prize
03 July 2008A member of staff at Cambridge University's Department of Earth Sciences has won a national competition with his image of Charles Darwin.
Outreach work by Engineering Department wins national accolade
27 March 2008The 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.
Cybermen land in Cambridge
18 March 2008Doctor Who monsters invade University for 2008 Science Festival
Raise a glass for science
13 March 2008The 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.
University opens its doors for Schools’ Masterclasses
07 March 2008Solar 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.
Cambridge academic in new science reality TV series
06 March 2008Lightning 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.
Cambridge offers workshop on well-being
27 February 2008University to offer one-day workshop on creating a contented life.
