The final ’‘Spotlight on Science’ lecture of the Cambridge Science Festival will discuss the issues facing the human race and our planet.

Tonight’s Cambridge Science Festival ’‘Spotlight on Science’ lecture will focus on the ground-breaking research being conducted in physics at the world-famous Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. Professor Andy Fabian of the Institute of Astronomy will talk about future developments in cosmology, including dark matter, black holes, and other universes.

The University yesterday hosted a major lecture by Lord Browne of Madingley, the group chief executive of BP, in which he expressed concern about global energy supplies.

One of the country’s leading scientists has launched a University of Cambridge initiative which will be at the leading edge of international environmental research.

The University of Cambridge has announced the proposed appointment of Professor Arnoud De Meyer, a leading figure in business school management, as the new Director of its Judge Business School, from September 2006.

Mr Yoshio Ishizaka, Senior Advisor to the Board of the Toyota Motor Corporation, will be discussing the future of the automotive industry in the next CMI Distinguished Lecture at 5pm, today (Tuesday, 22nd November 2005) at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.

Right now, all over the world, there are hundreds of millions of people actively trying to start a new business – some out of necessity, some to escape poverty, and others to fulfil a lifetime's ambition. Whatever their motivation, these entrepreneurs are making a dramatic contribution to our world: creating jobs, fostering innovation, and acting as catalysts for economic growth and development.

As part of a visit to the region, HRH The Duke of York visited Judge Business School on 14 September.

Three University of Cambridge academics - a lawyer, a geographer and a historian - have been elected fellows of the British Academy at its delayed 103rd Annual General Meeting on Friday July 29.