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1 Dec 2017: development. This work has provided the scientific basis for assessing cancer risk in people who carry different BRCA2 mutations, and for new treatments for cancers arising in these patients. ... The Basser Global Prize will greatly enhance my

21 Apr 2017: Prof Zernicka-Goetz awarded the 2017 IVI Foundation Award for Basic Research in Reproductive Medicine.

15 May 2017: One of my formative experiences was going to boarding school on the edge of the Himalayas. I was there from the age of 12 to 18. Doon School was a six-hour journey by bus from my home in Delhi. It encouraged independence: we did long hikes with

27 Nov 2017: It sounds corny but the best part of my job is helping people. My team offers expert immigration advice to some of the brightest people in the world. Among them are people Cambridge needs in order to stay ahead in teaching and research. One of the

30 May 2017: On the way home in the train, I felt elated and excited and a hint of trepidation about a new career opportunity. ... It was there that I became interested in research. In the 1990s I worked on human immunology at a time when it was a new subject.

25 Aug 2017: I was brought up to appreciate cultural difference and never to see it as an obstacle to building new relationships. ... There’s a lot of grim news in the world but I’m optimistic.

1 Jun 2017: As part of the first phase of North West Cambridge, 700 new homes will be available to rent as affordable, subsidized housing for eligible staff members of the University, Colleges and

25 Oct 2017: The Marjory Stephenson Prize is awarded by the Microbiology Society to an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the discipline of microbiology.

28 Apr 2017: The programme and methodology is provided by Cubane Consulting, a company that has run similar exercises with many Australian and New Zealand universities. ... 15.30-16.30. Babbage Lecture Theatre, New Museums Site. Thursday 25th May. 10.00-11.00.

10 May 2017: Bill received the medal for its pioneering contributions to the understanding of neural system development and his work on behalf of local research communities

17 Feb 2017: With the increasing popularity of smart technology and the emergence of artificially intelligent software, could society become more inclusive in the digital age? Mr Saqib Shaikh (pictured), a visually impaired software engineer at Microsoft, will

7 Feb 2017: I was profoundly concerned to have learnt that anti-semitic leaflets denying the existence of the Holocaust have been distributed across the University. Similar material has been distributed across the City. The increase in the number of racist

22 May 2017: The University’s Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor will be recognised for his work on infectious diseases.

29 Jan 2017: Led by Emma Rampton, Acting Registrary, it includes an overview of developments in the higher education sector, a summary of key university news and appointments, and a panel discussion on how

2 Oct 2017: The University's Digital Communications Team, part of the Office of External Affairs and Communications have been awarded the title Communications Team of the Year.

17 Oct 2017: The first meeting took place on 25 October. The second meeting is on Thursday 9 November. Registrations for this meeting close on Monday 6 November - please see below for a link and more information on how to register. If the number of registrations

22 May 2017: The winner of this year’s Wolfson History Prize, awarded for excellence in accessible and scholarly history, has been announced as Dr Christopher de Hamel for his book Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts.

9 May 2017: A new online training course for all staff will also be created and launched later in the year.

28 Jun 2017: Professor Ferrari stressed the importance of ensuring the free movement of students, scientists and researchers throughout Europe as the UK and EU move forward to a new partnership over the next

29 Jun 2017: She is the first woman to hold the role in the University’s 808-year-history. Emma is only the 27th person to hold the office of Registrary, one of the longest continuously-held offices in UK higher education. The Registrary is the principal