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Statistics are either dull or wrong: discuss

17 Mar 2009

Statistics are essential, from helping us to make choices in our day to day lives to predicting what might happen in the future, but often they are...

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Stem Cell Question Time special

10 Mar 2009

A special debate in the style of the BBC’s Question Time will look at the issues surrounding stem cells facing both scientists and the public on...

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Cambridge science is exciting stuff

10 Mar 2009

A total of 530 pupils attended the Science Master Classes which took place across the University of Cambridge last week as part of Cambridge Science...

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Making the most of our minds

10 Mar 2009

A distinguished panel will explore how we can improve our minds, brains and emotions and what these interventions could mean for the economy and our...

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Can science beat terrorism?

09 Mar 2009

A distinguished panel will ask if science can provide the solution to growing terrorism fears or whether these same solutions could be detrimental to...

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Tapping into the creativity and imagination of local children

18 Dec 2008

Throughout 2009 the University of Cambridge will be working with schools and community groups to celebrate its 800th anniversary, looking back on...

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Cambridge Master Class opportunity for budding chemists

30 Sep 2008

High-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...

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Darwinian doodles scoop national prize

03 Jul 2008

A member of staff at Cambridge University's Department of Earth Sciences has won a national competition with his image of Charles Darwin.

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Outreach work by Engineering Department wins national accolade

27 Mar 2008

The educational outreach undertaken by Cambridge’s Department of Engineering to engage children and young people in the challenge of hands-on...

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Cybermen land in Cambridge

18 Mar 2008

Doctor Who monsters invade University for 2008 Science Festival

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Raise a glass for science

13 Mar 2008

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...

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University opens its doors for Schools’ Masterclasses

07 Mar 2008

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...

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