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  2. A-level results day 2021 #GoingToCambridge | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/a-level-results-day-2021-goingtocambridge
    Thumbnail for A-level results day 2021 #GoingToCambridge | University of Cambridge 10 Aug 2021: He achieved 2 As in Maths and Economics, and an A in Further Maths, and will be studying Economics at Lucy Cavendish College – which is this year admitting male students for
  3. Evaluation - gathering evidence of impact | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/evaluation-gathering-evidence-of-impact
    12 Aug 2021: Citation in a public discussion, consultation document or judgement. Economic impact: book sales, tickets sales, programmes sales, increase in tourism.
  4. The microbiologist tackling humanity’s next biggest killer

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/the-microbiologist-tackling-humanitys-next-biggest-killer
    Thumbnail for The microbiologist tackling humanity’s next biggest killer 17 Nov 2021: We still face big challenges in the form of economic and political will but I’m confident science will come up with the solutions we need.
  5. University launches enhanced bursary scheme | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/university-launches-enhanced-bursary-scheme
    Thumbnail for University launches enhanced bursary scheme | University of Cambridge 21 Jun 2021: The new scheme is being made possible through the generosity of philanthropic donations from alumni and friends of the collegiate University. The Harding
  6. Safety screens

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/safetyscreens
    Thumbnail for Safety screens 3 Feb 2021: If a household sample tests positive, then those students who swabbed would take an individual confirmatory test – if they or anyone else in their household tested positive in this follow-up, ... students received the right tests and the right test
  7. The conservationist helping us to make better decisions

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/the-conservationist-helping-us-to-make-better-decisions
    Thumbnail for The conservationist helping us to make better decisions 4 Jun 2021: Globally we face enormous challenges like recovering from the health, economic and social consequences of COVID-19 and, of course, climate change.
  8. Scientists can detect brain tumours using a simple urine or blood…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scientists-can-detect-brain-tumours-using-a-simple-urine-or-blood-plasma-test
    Thumbnail for Scientists can detect brain tumours using a simple urine or blood plasma test | University of Cambridge 23 Jul 2021: Research. Scientists can detect brain tumours using a simple urine or blood plasma test.. ... challenge has been developing a test sensitive enough to detect these specific mutations.
  9. Formula 1 engineering scholarship announced | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/formula-1-engineering-scholarship-announced
    Thumbnail for Formula 1 engineering scholarship announced | University of Cambridge 13 Jul 2021: On 14 July Formula 1 announced the Formula 1 Engineering Scholarships, for ten students from underrepresented groups including ethnic minorities, women, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
  10. Giving life to research

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/edwardsarchive
    Thumbnail for Giving life to research 19 Mar 2021: The world's first test-tube baby Louise Brown presenting Edwards with Barbara Eck Manning Award, c. ... Jean Purdy became the world’s first embryologist for the first-ever ‘test tube’ baby but her contribution is largely overlooked.
  11. DNA test can quickly identify pneumonia in patients with severe…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/dna-test-can-quickly-identify-pneumonia-in-patients-with-severe-covid-19-aiding-faster-treatment
    Thumbnail for DNA test can quickly identify pneumonia in patients with severe COVID-19, aiding faster treatment | University of Cambridge 15 Jan 2021: Search. Search. DNA test can quickly identify pneumonia in patients with severe COVID-19, aiding faster treatment. ... Research. DNA test can quickly identify pneumonia in patients with severe COVID-19, aiding faster treatment..
  12. Engaging, inspiring, exciting: A new festival for Cambridge |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/engaging-inspiring-exciting-a-new-festival-for-cambridge
    Thumbnail for Engaging, inspiring, exciting: A new festival for Cambridge | University of Cambridge 22 Jan 2021: Dr Lucinda Spokes. The inaugural Festival aims to tackle and offer solutions for humanity’s most pressing issues, from pandemics, climate change and global economics, to human rights and the future
  13. Thumbnail for Inflatable, shape-changing spinal implants could help treat severe pain 25 Jun 2021: However, extensive tests and clinical trials will be required before the device can be used on patients. ... They are currently working with a manufacturing partner to further develop and scale up their device and are hoping to begin tests in patients
  14. The futurist who'd like the future to slow down - just a little

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/the-futurist-who-would-like-the-future-to-slow-down
    Thumbnail for The futurist who'd like the future to slow down - just a little 10 Jun 2021: There are systemic and cascading risks associated with increasing volatility – most obviously connected with the pandemic, but also with climate change, migration, global economics and technology.
  15. Biological ‘fingerprints’ of long COVID in blood could lead to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/biological-fingerprints-of-long-covid-in-blood-could-lead-to-diagnostic-test-say-cambridge
    Thumbnail for Biological ‘fingerprints’ of long COVID in blood could lead to diagnostic test, say Cambridge scientists | University of Cambridge 19 Jul 2021: Nyarie Sithole. The team has received funding from the National Institute for Health Research to develop a test that could complement existing antibody tests. ... test that would complement existing antibody tests and a test that could objectively
  16. AI could detect dementia years before symptoms appear

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/AIdementia
    Thumbnail for AI could detect dementia years before symptoms appear 12 Aug 2021: When we combine this with standard memory tests, we can predict whether an individual will show slower or faster decline in their cognition. ... The GP did a quick test over the phone and said Dennis needed to be referred.
  17. Slashing research funding is a threat to Global Britain | University…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/slashing-research-funding-is-a-threat-to-global-britain
    Thumbnail for Slashing research funding is a threat to Global Britain | University of Cambridge 19 Mar 2021: We appreciate that the Treasury faces enormously difficult choices but we would plead with them not to do long term economic damage by cutting support for our research base. ... Our R&D activity can be one of the best routes to 'building back better'
  18. The virologist helping us to stay one step ahead of infectious…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/the-virologist-helping-us-to-stay-one-step-ahead-of-infectious-diseases
    Thumbnail for The virologist helping us to stay one step ahead of infectious diseases 10 Aug 2021: At the time diagnostic tests were taking up to two or three days to process as the demand on labs was so great. ... I learnt that she had adapted a machine designed to monitor HIV viral load to test for COVID-19; however, it needed validation.
  19. 3D holographic head-up display could improve road safety

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/holographicdisplay
    Thumbnail for 3D holographic head-up display could improve road safety 26 Apr 2021: Tests on a prototype version of the technology suggest that it could improve road safety by ‘seeing through’ objects to alert of potential hazards without distracting the driver. ... Once the setup is complete, vehicle tests on public roads in
  20. Whole genome sequencing increases diagnosis of rare disorders by…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/whole-genome-sequencing-increases-diagnosis-of-rare-disorders-by-nearly-a-third
    Thumbnail for Whole genome sequencing increases diagnosis of rare disorders by nearly a third | University of Cambridge 4 Nov 2021: We recommend that whole genome sequencing should be offered early and before invasive tests such as a muscle biopsy. ... Chinnery said: “These patients were referred because of a suspected mitochondrial disease and the conventional diagnostic tests are
  21. Psychological ‘signature’ for the extremist mind uncovered

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/extremistmind
    Thumbnail for Psychological ‘signature’ for the extremist mind uncovered 22 Feb 2021: Zmigrod and colleagues, including Cambridge psychologist Professor Trevor Robbins, conducted a series of follow-up tests in 2018 on 334 of the original participants, using a further 16 surveys to determine ... Part of the study used tests of the
  22. Cambridge to tackle barriers to postgraduate education | University…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-to-tackle-barriers-to-postgraduate-education-0
    Thumbnail for Cambridge to tackle barriers to postgraduate education | University of Cambridge 24 Nov 2021: A grant of £800,000 will be shared between the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford enabling the two institutions to work together in a groundbreaking collaboration to develop and test a
  23. Women economists underrepresented ‘at every level’ in UK academia –…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/women-economists-underrepresented-at-every-level-in-uk-academia-report
    Thumbnail for Women economists underrepresented ‘at every level’ in UK academia – report | University of Cambridge 13 Jul 2021: The economy affects everyone, and economists need to represent us all,” said Bateman, an Economics Fellow at Gonville and Caius College. ... Bateman says she hopes the new report will serve as a “call to arms” for the discipline of economics.
  24. When Symptoms Don't Stop

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/long-covid
    Thumbnail for When Symptoms Don't Stop 22 Jan 2021: But - despite the negative test result - she believes she contracted the coronavirus in Cambridge. ... test. It’s a much more complex procedure than the other COVID-19 tests, but it works.
  25. Cuttlefish show their intelligence by snubbing sub-standard snacks |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cuttlefish-show-their-intelligence-by-snubbing-sub-standard-snacks
    Thumbnail for Cuttlefish show their intelligence by snubbing sub-standard snacks | University of Cambridge 3 Mar 2021: Their design was inspired by the 1972 Stanford marshmallow test, in which children were offered a choice between one marshmallow immediately, or two if they waited for a period of time.
  26. Cambridge marks International Women’s Day 2021 | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-marks-international-womens-day-2021
    Thumbnail for Cambridge marks International Women’s Day 2021 | University of Cambridge 5 Mar 2021: International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
  27. Wireless limb control

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/nervebypass
    Thumbnail for Wireless limb control 17 May 2021: For this, there is no substitute for the highly complex and interconnected systems of the living body – we need to test it in animals.”. “ ... We have a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure the procedure is safe before being used in humans
  28. The first 'climate smart' sovereign credit ratings

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/climatecreditratings
    Thumbnail for The first 'climate smart' sovereign credit ratings 18 Mar 2021: By comparison, the economic turmoil caused by the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in 48 sovereigns suffering downgrades by the three major agencies between January 2020 and last month. ... Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London
  29. Cambridge-led team developing a simulator to help reach net zero…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-led-team-developing-a-simulator-to-help-reach-net-zero-flight
    Thumbnail for Cambridge-led team developing a simulator to help reach net zero flight | University of Cambridge 25 Aug 2021: The AIA is in partnership with HRH The Prince of Wales’s Sustainable Markets Initiative, The World Economic Forum, Cambridge Zero, MathWorks and SATAVIA, and is supported by industry advisors
  30. Filming preparation – LIVE EVENTS Thank you for being ...

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/filming_preparation_-_live_events_0.pdf
    5 Feb 2021: If using an external microphone, test the levels first so that you know what level to speak at.
  31. Widespread use of control measures such as facemasks is vital to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/widespread-use-of-control-measures-such-as-facemasks-is-vital-to-suppress-the-pandemic-as-lockdown
    Thumbnail for Widespread use of control measures such as facemasks is vital to suppress the pandemic as lockdown lifts, say scientists | University of Cambridge 31 Mar 2021: The model also considered the socio-economic impact of both types of measure, and how this changes during the pandemic. ... The socio-economic consequences of spatial measures such as lockdown have increased over time, while the cost of non-spatial
  32. Justinianic Plague was nothing like flu and may have hit England…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/justinianic-plague-was-nothing-like-flu-and-may-have-hit-england-before-constantinople
    Thumbnail for Justinianic Plague was nothing like flu and may have hit England before Constantinople | University of Cambridge 22 Nov 2021: For decades, historians have argued about the lethality of the disease; its social and economic impact; and the routes by which it spread.
  33. England on track to achieve elimination of HIV transmission by 2030…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/england-on-track-to-achieve-elimination-of-hiv-transmission-by-2030-as-model-shows-sharp-decrease-in
    Thumbnail for England on track to achieve elimination of HIV transmission by 2030 as model shows sharp decrease in HIV incidence | University of Cambridge 10 Jun 2021: HIV and STI tests are still available through sexual health clinics during the COVID pandemic. ... Many clinics offer online testing throughout the year – people can order tests on clinic websites, take them in the privacy of their own home, return by
  34. Large-scale genetic study reveals new clues for the shared origins of …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/large-scale-genetic-study-reveals-new-clues-for-the-shared-origins-of-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and
    Thumbnail for Large-scale genetic study reveals new clues for the shared origins of irritable bowel syndrome and mental health disorders | University of Cambridge 5 Nov 2021: Diagnosis is usually made after considering other possible conditions (such as Crohn’s disease or bowel cancer), with clinical tests coming back ‘normal’.
  35. Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant were more likely to be…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/patients-with-sars-cov-2-delta-variant-were-more-likely-to-be-admitted-to-hospital-compared-to
    Thumbnail for Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant were more likely to be admitted to hospital compared to patients with Alpha variant | University of Cambridge 31 Aug 2021: age, sex, ethnicity, deprivation, region of residence, date of positive test and vaccination status. ... It is still important that if you have COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and get a PCR test as soon as possible.”.
  36. Real-time drone intent monitoring could enable safer use of drones…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/real-time-drone-intent-monitoring-could-enable-safer-use-of-drones-and-prevent-a-repeat-of-2018
    Thumbnail for Real-time drone intent monitoring could enable safer use of drones and prevent a repeat of 2018 Gatwick incident | University of Cambridge 15 Sep 2021: In tests using real radar data, the Cambridge-developed solution was able to identify drones before they reached their next waypoint. ... In tests, our system was able to spot potential threats in seconds, but in a real scenario, those seconds or minutes
  37. Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing – but unlikely to …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mindfulness-can-improve-mental-health-and-wellbeing-but-unlikely-to-work-for-everyone
    Thumbnail for Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing – but unlikely to work for everyone | University of Cambridge 11 Jan 2021: Mindfulness is typically defined as ‘the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the
  38. Teenagers at greatest risk of self-harming could be identified almost …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/teenagers-at-greatest-risk-of-self-harming-could-be-identified-almost-a-decade-earlier
    Thumbnail for Teenagers at greatest risk of self-harming could be identified almost a decade earlier | University of Cambridge 15 Jun 2021: The team, based at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, found that while sleep problems and low self-esteem were common risk
  39. Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/autism-rates-have-increased-and-show-differences-in-ethnic-minorities-and-links-to-social
    Thumbnail for Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities and links to social disadvantage | University of Cambridge 29 Mar 2021: Black and Chinese pupils were 26% and 38% more likely to be autistic respectively and autistic children were much more likely to face significant social
  40. Cambridge leads national drug trial to prevent deaths after COVID-19…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-leads-national-drug-trial-to-prevent-deaths-after-covid-19-patients-leave-hospital
    Thumbnail for Cambridge leads national drug trial to prevent deaths after COVID-19 patients leave hospital | University of Cambridge 25 Mar 2021: Centre. It will test a number of safe, existing drugs on patients across the UK in order to find effective treatments.
  41. New model improves accuracy of machine learning in COVID-19 diagnosis …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-model-improves-accuracy-of-machine-learning-in-covid-19-diagnosis-while-preserving-privacy
    Thumbnail for New model improves accuracy of machine learning in COVID-19 diagnosis while preserving privacy | University of Cambridge 16 Dec 2021: The researchers used two well-curated external validation datasets of appropriate size to test their model and ensure that it would work well on datasets from different hospitals or countries.
  42. Philosopher’s thumbs-down to social media ‘likes’ gets award…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/philosophers-thumbs-down-to-social-media-likes-gets-award-thumbs-up-from-royal-institute
    Thumbnail for Philosopher’s thumbs-down to social media ‘likes’ gets award thumbs-up from Royal Institute | University of Cambridge 12 May 2021: ‘Please Like This Paper’, published today (12 May 2021) in the Institute’s journal Philosophy, argues that while ‘like’ functions help social media users feel
  43. "It’s almost as if they don’t exist”: Education policy fails to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/its-almost-as-if-they-dont-exist-education-policy-fails-to-account-for-pmld-learners
    Thumbnail for "It’s almost as if they don’t exist”: Education policy fails to account for PMLD learners | University of Cambridge 9 Nov 2021: Most of the guidance that exists assumes their education can be rooted in neurotypical expectations about employment or making an economic contribution when the reality is they will probably never be
  44. A mental health revolution

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/a-mental-health-revolution
    Thumbnail for A mental health revolution 7 Oct 2021: Later, the invention of the iPad meant that specialised equipment and a trained professional to administer the tests were no longer required – the minimal instructions were incorporated into the test. ... Since August 2013, CANTAB and related tests
  45. Identification of ‘violent’ processes that cause wheezing could lead…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/identification-of-violent-processes-that-cause-wheezing-could-lead-to-better-diagnosis-and-treatment
    Thumbnail for Identification of ‘violent’ processes that cause wheezing could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for lung disease | University of Cambridge 24 Feb 2021: A diagnostic based on this method would work by using a microphone – early tests were done using the in-built microphone on a normal smartphone – to record the frequency of the
  46. Queen Elizabeth I would tell Boris to tax the rich rather than cut…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/queen-elizabeth-i-would-tell-boris-to-tax-the-rich-rather-than-cut-universal-credit-a-new-book
    Thumbnail for Queen Elizabeth I would tell Boris to tax the rich rather than cut universal credit, a new book argues | University of Cambridge 11 Oct 2021: and suffered one of the highest death rates and worst economic contractions of the major world economies. ... Szreter’s research encompasses economic, social and public health history. He was the first non-American to win the American Public Health
  47. Extra classroom time may do little to help pupils recover lost…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/extra-classroom-time-may-do-little-to-help-pupils-recover-lost-learning-after-covid-19
    Thumbnail for Extra classroom time may do little to help pupils recover lost learning after COVID-19 | University of Cambridge 28 May 2021: It also points to research conducted in 2016 in which Key Stage 3 pupils’ test scores improved dramatically after a portion of their regular curriculum was replaced with training in metacognition –
  48. Global evidence for how EdTech can support pupils with disabilities…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/global-evidence-for-how-edtech-can-support-pupils-with-disabilities-is-thinly-spread-report-finds
    Thumbnail for Global evidence for how EdTech can support pupils with disabilities is ‘thinly spread’, report finds | University of Cambridge 26 Mar 2021: It also suggests, however, that there have been very few systematic attempts to test the effectiveness of these devices.
  49. Nature has enormous potential to fight climate change and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/nature-has-enormous-potential-to-fight-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss-in-the-uk-report
    Thumbnail for Nature has enormous potential to fight climate change and biodiversity loss in the UK - report | University of Cambridge 12 May 2021: The report finds that nature-based solutions can provide a valuable contribution to climate change mitigation and can simultaneously protect and enhance biodiversity, improve human wellbeing, bring economic benefit, and provide
  50. Cancer rates in medieval Britain were around ten times higher than…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cancer-rates-in-medieval-britain-were-around-ten-times-higher-than-previously-thought-study-suggests
    Thumbnail for Cancer rates in medieval Britain were around ten times higher than previously thought, study suggests | University of Cambridge 30 Apr 2021: The first study to use x-rays and CT scans to detect evidence of cancer among the skeletal remains of a pre-industrial population suggests that between 9-14%
  51. Innovating during a crisis: lessons for university-industry…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/business-and-enterprise/blog/innovating-during-a-crisis-lessons-for-university-industry-partnerships-in-a-post-covid-world
    16 Mar 2021: its effect on universities and their ability to contribute to innovation through the crisis, the economic recovery and beyond. . ... We also explored how universities may shift their strategic priorities to help drive the post-pandemic economic recovery.

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