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Left to right: Manish Chhowalla, Nic Lane, Erwin Reisner

Three Cambridge researchers awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies

14 Mar 2024

Three Cambridge researchers – Professors Manish Chhowalla, Nic Lane and Erwin Reisner – have each been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Chair...

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Major investment in doctoral training announced

12 Mar 2024

Sixty-five Centres for Doctoral Training – which will train more than 4000 doctoral students across the UK – have been announced by Science...

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£11m semiconductor research centre could be key player in UK’s net zero mission

13 Feb 2024

The University of Cambridge is a partner in the new £11m Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) REWIRE, set to deliver pioneering semiconductor...

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Sensors made from ‘frozen smoke’ can detect toxic formaldehyde in homes and offices

09 Feb 2024

Researchers have developed a sensor made from ‘frozen smoke’ that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in real time at...

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Robot braille reader

Robot trained to read braille at twice the speed of humans

29 Jan 2024

Researchers have developed a robotic sensor that incorporates artificial intelligence techniques to read braille at speeds roughly double that of...

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Role of inherited genetic variants in rare blood cancer uncovered

17 Jan 2024

Combining three different sources of genetic information has allowed researchers to further understand why only some people with a common mutation go...

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Cambridge achievers recognised in 2024 New Year Honours list

30 Dec 2023

Academics and staff associated with the University of Cambridge feature in the 2024 list, which recognises the achievements and service of people...

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Using machine learning to monitor driver ‘workload’ could help improve road safety

07 Dec 2023

Researchers have developed an adaptable algorithm that could improve road safety by predicting when drivers are able to safely interact with in-...

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Modelling a sailboat in virtual reality.

Machine learning gives users ‘superhuman’ ability to open and control tools in virtual reality

08 Nov 2023

Researchers have developed a virtual reality application where a range of 3D modelling tools can be opened and controlled using just the movement of...

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Retrieval of a stainless steel part made by 3D printing

Using lasers to ‘heat and beat’ 3D-printed steel could help reduce costs

30 Oct 2023

Researchers have developed a new method for 3D printing metal that could help reduce costs and make more efficient use of resources.

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It’s high time for alliances to ensure supply chain security, researchers urge

19 Oct 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the interconnected nature of global supply chains, and showed how a disruption in one part of the world can have...

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Dr Louisa Michael from Boeing talked about her work on multi-physics modelling of the impact of lightning strikes

Cambridge and Boeing celebrate a 20-year partnership

05 Oct 2023

Senior executives and employees from research and technology teams at Boeing spent three days in Cambridge to celebrate 20 years of successful...

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