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Achievements of Cambridge figures recognised in Queen’s Birthday…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/achievements-of-cambridge-figures-recognised-in-queens-birthday-honours-20197 Jun 2019: She is also a Fellow of the British Academy and a member of the Economic and Social Research Council. ... Her research has suggested ways to reduce the large socio-economic inequalities in education achievement that we have in the UK.
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Cambridge Zero
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/cambridgezero26 Nov 2019: When I first moved into policy and economics work after my PhD in chemical engineering, I was focused on solutions as if they were things that people could and would start
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Opinion: Why policymakers should care about location | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-why-policymakers-should-care-about-location8 Mar 2019: For politicians and policymakers who came of age during years of sustained economic growth, and who assumed the financially driven economy would generate opportunities for all, these deeply structural patterns of ... How can the economic and societal
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When real men wore feathers
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/when-men-wore-feathers14 Feb 2019: cultural and economic change in Europe.
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Vice-Chancellor Toope reinforces Sciences Po partnership in Paris |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/vice-chancellor-toope-reinforces-sciences-po-partnership-in-paris3 Apr 2019: It has seven campuses across France, and a record of excellent research in law, economics, history, political science and sociology. -
Opinion: Why and how to debate climate change | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/opinion-why-and-how-to-debate-climate-change16 Dec 2019: The 15 selected debates illustrate the range of cultural, economic, epistemic, ethical, legal, political, social and technological challenges raised by climate change.
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Pigeon slippers, Nobel weirdos and cakes at dawn
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/24camthings201913 Dec 2019: Aside from economic factors, paid employment brings other benefits – often psychological – such as self-esteem and social inclusion.
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University launches fibre network joint venture with Cambridgeshire…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/university-launches-fibre-network-joint-venture-with-cambridgeshire-council11 Jul 2019: a foundation for economic strength, thriving communities and successful localities.
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Unhappy mothers talk more to their baby boys, study finds |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/unhappy-mothers-talk-more-to-their-baby-boys-study-finds3 Sep 2019: The findings of the research, which was supported by Wellcome and the Economic and Social Research Council, are published in the Journal of Family Psychology.
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The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/the-rising-tide14 Oct 2019: In 1875, Mary became the University’s first residential female lecturer in economics and, in 1890, she was one of the first 11 members of the Ladies Dining Society, a private
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Gamblers predicted Brexit before financial traders, study finds |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/gamblers-predicted-brexit-before-financial-traders-study-finds11 Jan 2019: Researchers from the Faculty of Economics compared the behaviours of the Betfair betting market and the sterling-dollar exchange rate from closure of the polls at 10pm, when odds of 10
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Cambridge admits first tranche of 'second chance'…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-admits-first-tranche-of-second-chance-disadvantaged-students-in-diversity-boost16 Aug 2019: accepted. Seventeen medics got places through Adjustment, while others will study Economics, Engineering, Law and Natural Sciences. ... Katie Yuan will read Economics at Murray Edwards College after receiving 4 A in Maths, Further Maths, Geography and
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"A very Cambridge story"
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/antibodies-research-nobel-prize20 Mar 2019: crucial element underpinning the region’s economic success.”.
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Prenatal parental stress linked to behaviour problems in toddlers |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/prenatal-parental-stress-linked-to-behaviour-problems-in-toddlers6 Aug 2019: This research was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, the National Science Foundation, and the Dutch Research Council.
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Fake news, black holes and AI: Cambridge academics to speak at Hay…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/fake-news-black-holes-and-ai-cambridge-academics-to-speak-at-hay-festival26 Mar 2019: Eluned Morgan and Adam Price, leader of Plaid Cymru, while economist Victoria Bateman will address the role of women in the economic rise of the West.
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Cambridge University research and the East of England | University of …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-university-research-and-the-east-of-england1 Mar 2019: But the region also faces multiple challenges. In some areas, acute economic inequalities are linked to low educational outcomes, poor health, skills deficits and reduced connectivity.
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Cambridge University bursaries boost students’ academic performance…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-university-bursaries-boost-students-academic-performance-and-reduce-anxiety-study-finds20 Jun 2019: More than 96% of students finish their degrees at Cambridge, and researchers found there was no correlation between drop-out rates and socio-economic backgrounds. ... Across all of our analyses we found evidence that broadly speaking, the Cambridge
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Research at the chalk face: connecting academia and schools |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/research-at-the-chalk-face-connecting-academia-and-schools25 Mar 2019: Hofmann’s latest project, backed by an Economic and Social Research Council-funded Impact Acceleration grant, is creating a ‘toolkit’ to help schools introduce and evaluate effective educational techniques to boost
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Research Horizons
https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/issue_38_research_horizons.pdf?utm_content=shorthand19 Feb 2019: How can the economic and societal benefits of these assets be more evenly distributed? ... tend an economic bonfire. 4 20 20 40 40 160 160 3,275. -
Saving ‘Half-Earth’ for nature would affect over a billion people |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/saving-half-earth-for-nature-would-affect-over-a-billion-people18 Nov 2019: However, little work has gone into identifying the social and economic implications for people. ... We need to be ambitious given the environmental crises. But it is vital that social and economic implications at local levels are considered if the
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Researchers from the Southern Africa Development Community develop…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/researchers-from-the-southern-africa-development-community-develop-university-industry-partnerships22 Jun 2019: societal challenges that are not attainable within most short cycles of political and economic growth agendas”, said Cambridge Global Challenges Progamme Manager Sara Serradas Duarte.
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‘I bottle it up’: the emotions of solitary confinement | University…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/i-bottle-it-up-the-emotions-of-solitary-confinement1 Apr 2019: Ben is an Economic & Social Research Council New Investigator at the Prisons Research Centre, University of Cambridge.
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A stitch in time ... protecting the University's finances for a…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/a-stitch-in-time-protecting-the-universitys-finances-for-a-robust-future-vice-chancellors-blog22 Mar 2019: There is increased political and economic uncertainty, with the threat of lower incomes from endowments as financial markets stutter. ... And there are increasingly complex global problems that universities seek to address, such as climate change and
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1989: The year Margaret Thatcher’s apparent mastery slipped away |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/1989-the-year-margaret-thatchers-apparent-mastery-slipped-away9 Mar 2019: Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson's fundamental disagreements with the views and actions of Walters, Margaret Thatcher’s economics adviser, led to the watershed resignation of both men on 26
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Museum takeover and artist-led workshops will mark International…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/museum-takeover-and-artist-led-workshops-will-mark-international-womens-day-2019-at-cambridge5 Mar 2019: The event will feature discussions by the following accomplished women:. Dr Bina Agarwal - Professor of Development Economics and Environment at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester.
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GP clinics could help bridge mental health treatment gap, study finds …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/gp-clinics-could-help-bridge-mental-health-treatment-gap-study-finds7 Nov 2019: To directly inform policy decisions, the researchers conducted an economic analysis. ... Early intervention is key in reducing the economic and societal burden of mental health.”.
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Events taking place across the University and colleges during Black…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/events-taking-place-across-the-university-and-colleges-during-black-history-month-20191 Oct 2019: This panel event with leading politicians, religious experts and activists from London will discuss how to respond to the rapidly evolving challenges around economic deprivation, racism, Islamophobia, extremism, and gender-based
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Children who walk to school less likely to be overweight or obese,…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/children-who-walk-to-school-less-likely-to-be-overweight-or-obese-study-suggests20 May 2019: The research was funded in part by the Wellcome Trust, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
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Vice-Chancellor’s awards showcase University’s societal impact and…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/vice-chancellors-awards-showcase-universitys-societal-impact-and-public-engagement14 Oct 2019: the potential to create significant economic, social and cultural impact from and engagement with and for research. ... Matthew’s research on valuing natural resources is helping in the transition to sustainable economic growth.
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Children from disadvantaged backgrounds and certain ethnic minorities …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/children-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds-and-certain-ethnic-minorities-do-less-vigorous-physical28 May 2019: The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation, Department of Health, Economic and Social Research Council, Medical Research Council, and Wellcome. ... Socio-economic and ethnic differences in children’s vigorous intensity physical activity: a
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Menu labelling linked to less fat and salt in food at major UK…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/menu-labelling-linked-to-less-fat-and-salt-in-food-at-major-uk-restaurant-chains16 Oct 2019: level.”. The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Economic and Social Research Council, Medical Research Council, National Institute for Health Research, and Wellcome.
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Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/climate-change-to-shrink-economies-of-rich-poor-hot-and-cold-countries-alike-unless-paris-agreement19 Aug 2019: Kamiar Mohaddes. Prevailing economic research anticipates the burden of climate change falling on hot or poor nations. ... The economics of climate change stretch far beyond the impact on growing crops,” said Mohaddes.
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Risk of Ebola outbreaks could be reduced by understanding how…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/risk-of-ebola-outbreaks-could-be-reduced-by-understanding-how-ecosystems-influence-human-health15 Oct 2019: These diseases contribute to the global health and economic burden that disproportionately affects poor communities. ... The study was funded by the Natural Environmental Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, the Medical Research Council
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Mild-to-moderate hearing loss in children leads to changes in how…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mild-to-moderate-hearing-loss-in-children-leads-to-changes-in-how-brain-processes-sound1 Oct 2019: The research was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and the European Union Horizon 2020 Programme.
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Opinion: Climate change, pandemics, biodiversity loss – no country is …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/opinion-climate-change-pandemics-biodiversity-loss-no-country-is-sufficiently-prepared1 Nov 2019: Some countries may even need grand changes to their political and economic systems, a level of change that typically only occurs after a catastrophe.
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Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/smoking-and-pre-eclampsia-may-cause-fertility-problems-for-offspring-study-suggests29 Mar 2019: Preventing diseases is so much more effective and economic than trying to treat them after the issues have taken hold.
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Switching to ‘green’ inhalers could reduce carbon emissions and cut…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/switching-to-green-inhalers-could-reduce-carbon-emissions-and-cut-costs-study-suggests30 Oct 2019: The costs of switching to low global-warming potential inhalers. An economic and carbon footprint analysis of NHS prescription data in England.
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Syrian higher education system facing 'complete breakdown'…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/syrian-higher-education-system-facing-complete-breakdown-after-eight-years-of-war-study18 Jun 2019: The findings, which draw on interviews conducted remotely through secure apps with academics and students still active in Syria, paint a devastating picture of
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Opinion: Betting on speculative geoengineering may risk an escalating …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/opinion-betting-on-speculative-geoengineering-may-risk-an-escalating-climate-debt-crisis18 Jul 2019: economic recession since the 1930s.
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Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/blood-pressure-drug-shows-promise-for-treating-parkinsons-and-dementia-in-animal-studies18 Apr 2019: During my PhD, I had the opportunity to help as a part-time research assistant for a few hours during the weekend with a professor of economics who suffered from
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‘Mental rigidity’ at the root of intense political partisanship on…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mental-rigidity-at-the-root-of-intense-political-partisanship-on-both-left-and-right-study29 Aug 2019: The participants were also asked to score their feelings towards various divisive social and economic issues – from abortion and marriage to welfare – and the extent of 'overlap' between their personal identity
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