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Cambridge is shaping AI for everyone

07 April 2025

Explore how Cambridge is using AI for better healthcare, smarter public services and new ways of tackling climate change. Meet our community and discover how ai@cam is supporting the development of AI that works for science, citizens and society.  

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Cheaper method for making woven displays and smart fabrics – of any size or shape

21 Apr 2023

Researchers have developed next-generation smart textiles – incorporating LEDs, sensors, energy harvesting, and storage – that can be produced...

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ChatGPT: opportunities and challenges for education

05 Apr 2023

Since its public release, ChatGPT has experienced widespread adoption. Its role in education, however, remains a topic of contention. Two researchers...

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Part IV: Celebrating the Cambridge Women Changing the World

30 Mar 2023

Part IV - The Finale: To mark International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the University is delighted to shine a light on some of the...

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Seeking climate justice at the 'world court'

29 Mar 2023

How a Cambridge professor helped the climate-embattled nation of Vanuatu put the question of global warming to the International Court of Justice for...

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A brief history of time: a guide to Cambridge clocks

24 Mar 2023

To mark the start of British Summer Time, we explore Cambridge's most iconic clocks.

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This deceptive daisy remixed its genes to make fake lady flies

23 Mar 2023

Researchers have discovered how a South African daisy makes fake lady flies on its petals to trick male flies into pollinating it.

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How The Boat Race is propelling routes into rowing

23 Mar 2023

With The Boat Race mere days away, we explore how the rowing community is working to increase and diversify the entry points to this iconic sport.

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An audience with The King

23 Mar 2023

University Senior Proctor Seb Falk reflects on a special day at Buckingham Palace, when the University delivered a Loyal Address to HM the King.

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Celebrating the women of Cambridge: Part III

23 Mar 2023

Part III: To mark International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the University is delighted to shine a light on some of the incredible women...

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‘Biohybrid’ device could restore function in paralysed limbs

22 Mar 2023

Researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms...

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Photosynthesis ‘hack’ could lead to new ways of generating renewable energy

22 Mar 2023

Researchers have ‘hacked’ the earliest stages of photosynthesis, the natural machine that powers the vast majority of life on Earth, and discovered...

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Beethoven’s genome sequenced from locks of his hair

22 Mar 2023

A Cambridge scientist has played a leading role in sequencing Ludwig van Beethoven’s genome, revealing clues to the composer’s health and family...

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