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4 Apr 2014: They are very diverse and there are brilliant people in all areas. ... Among the things the professor looks forward to is seeing the career progression of talented people within the school: “I’m particularly interested in seeing where the early- and

20 Jan 2014: Diana Garnham, Chief Executive of the Science Council. Science today is not only about the work of academics and researchers: it relies on a broad spectrum of dedicated people – teachers and ... A Science Council initiative, aimed at recognising the

6 Oct 2014: Professor Patrick Baert and Professor David Runciman are the new heads of the Department of Sociology and the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), respectively. Baert grew up in Brussels, coming to the UK for his PhD at the

10 Jan 2014: Professor Dame Ann Dowling, Head of the Department of Engineering at the University, has been nominated president of the Royal Academy of Engineering. She will become the academy's first female president when she takes up the position in September

28 Mar 2014: That did put people off. So when Newton, just two years ago, decided on sponsoring the women’s race at an equal level to the men, it was a huge leap

10 Feb 2014: Professor Duncan Maskell, The Marks and Spencer Professor of Farm Animal Health, Food Science and Food Safety, has been appointed Head of the School of the Biological Sciences. He takes up the post after nine years as the Head of the Department of

15 Oct 2014: The public vote is now open for the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Images with Impact competition. Among those shortlisted are two of our Department of Plant Sciences researchers, Luke Braidwood and Dr Jill Harrison.

25 Nov 2014: Professor Jean-Philippe Avouac, who is the first BP Foundation McKenzie Professor of Earth Sciences, will lead the research team. The initiative has been made possible by the gift of an endowed Professorship from the BP Foundation to Cambridge in

14 May 2014: Though people can feel anxious about seeking help for mental health issues, that first step is often the hardest. ... A young person might be moving out of the family home and taking responsibility for their own health and welfare are big steps for young

23 Jun 2014: People who already use the academic systems eduroam and Lapwing should automatically connect to the network. ... We want to enhance this by ensuring we are digitally connected, making sure people can access the Internet on the go.