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  2. From robot intelligence to sex by numbers: Cambridge heads for Hay |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/from-robot-intelligence-to-sex-by-numbers-cambridge-heads-for-hay
    Thumbnail for From robot intelligence to sex by numbers: Cambridge heads for Hay | University of Cambridge 29 Mar 2016: And theatre director and academic Zoe Svendsen and journalist and economist Paul Mason will explore the theatricality of capitalism through examining what an economic analysis of Shakespeare’s plays might tell
  3. Opinion: Latest Brexit legal challenge will not be ‘back door’ to…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/opinion-latest-brexit-legal-challenge-will-not-be-back-door-to-single-market
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Latest Brexit legal challenge will not be ‘back door’ to Single Market | University of Cambridge 28 Nov 2016: Kenneth Armstrong. The think-tank British Influence is said to be contemplating a judicial review arguing that the UK remains a contracting party to the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement and
  4. Evidence of a prehistoric massacre extends the history of warfare |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/evidence-of-a-prehistoric-massacre-extends-the-history-of-warfare
    Thumbnail for Evidence of a prehistoric massacre extends the history of warfare | University of Cambridge 20 Jan 2016: This would extend the history of the same underlying socio-economic conditions that characterise other instances of early warfare: a more settled, materially richer way of life.
  5. Talkin' 'bout a revolution: how to make the digital world…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/talkin-bout-a-revolution-how-to-make-the-digital-world-work-for-us
    Thumbnail for Talkin' 'bout a revolution: how to make the digital world work for us | University of Cambridge 3 Oct 2016: time. Jon Crowcroft and John Thompson. New information and communication technologies are having a profound impact on many aspects of social, political and economic life, raising important new issues of social
  6. Killer flies: how brain size affects hunting strategy in the insect…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/killer-flies-how-brain-size-affects-hunting-strategy-in-the-insect-world
    Thumbnail for Killer flies: how brain size affects hunting strategy in the insect world | University of Cambridge 9 Feb 2016: Paloma Gonzalez-Bellido. As in economics, there is a law of diminishing returns in neuroscience – doubling the investment going in doesn’t equal double the performance coming out.
  7. Overcrowded Internet domain space is stifling demand, suggesting a…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/overcrowded-internet-domain-space-is-stifling-demand-suggesting-a-future-not-com-boom
    Thumbnail for Overcrowded Internet domain space is stifling demand, suggesting a future ‘not-com’ boom | University of Cambridge 1 Mar 2016: Dr Thies Lindenthal from the University of Cambridge, who conducted the study, says that – while the domain name market may be new – the economics is not. ... The market fits nicely onto classic models of urban economics, he says, and – as with
  8. Where the river meets the sea: the making of ethical decisions |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/where-the-river-meets-the-sea-the-making-of-ethical-decisions
    Thumbnail for Where the river meets the sea: the making of ethical decisions | University of Cambridge 10 Aug 2016: Mid-way through her book, Making a Good Life: An Ethnography of Nature, Ethics, and Reproduction, Dr Katharine Dow describes walking on a Scottish beach and
  9. Cambridge joins consortium to launch £40 million Apollo Therapeutics…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-joins-consortium-to-launch-ps40-million-apollo-therapeutics-fund
    Thumbnail for Cambridge joins consortium to launch £40 million Apollo Therapeutics Fund | University of Cambridge 25 Jan 2016: for patient benefit and economic return.”.
  10. Beyond the harem: ways to be a woman during the Ottoman Empire |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/beyond-the-harem-ways-to-be-a-woman-during-the-ottoman-empire
    Thumbnail for Beyond the harem: ways to be a woman during the Ottoman Empire | University of Cambridge 12 Aug 2016: Not only did they flirt and dance – and infuriate their husbands with demands for the latest fashions – but they exerted genuine political and economic power.
  11. Opinion: Why both sides are wrong in the counter-extremism debate |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-why-both-sides-are-wrong-in-the-counter-extremism-debate
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Why both sides are wrong in the counter-extremism debate | University of Cambridge 7 Mar 2016: They bear the brunt of Islamophobia, now increasingly apparent in civil society (especially against women), as well as the social and economic disadvantage caused by high unemployment.
  12. Opinion: G20 finance chiefs meet as China seeks to make a show of its …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-g20-finance-chiefs-meet-as-china-seeks-to-make-a-show-of-its-presidency
    Thumbnail for Opinion: G20 finance chiefs meet as China seeks to make a show of its presidency | University of Cambridge 29 Feb 2016: Breaking a new path for growth. More effective and efficient global economic and financial governance. ... status as home to one in five of the world’s people and a growing economic power.
  13. Opinion: Forget Super Thursday, the Bank of England can only offer…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-forget-super-thursday-the-bank-of-england-can-only-offer-mildly-useful-thursday
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Forget Super Thursday, the Bank of England can only offer Mildly Useful Thursday | University of Cambridge 3 Aug 2016: Monetary stimulus can do little to stimulate these. Low interest rates may stimulate private sector investment in normal times, but such investment is discouraged by economic and financial uncertainty. ... The Brexit vote has led to a new government and
  14. Call to arms: how lessons from history could reduce the ‘immunisation …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/call-to-arms-how-lessons-from-history-could-reduce-the-immunisation-gap
    25 Apr 2016: Not only was this a painful illness, it had grave economic consequences. ... A range of social, economic and political factors complicated the delivery of a comprehensive vaccination programme.
  15. Neighbourhoods with more takeaways amplify social inequalities in…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/neighbourhoods-with-more-takeaways-amplify-social-inequalities-in-unhealthy-eating-and-obesity
    Thumbnail for Neighbourhoods with more takeaways amplify social inequalities in unhealthy eating and obesity | University of Cambridge 11 May 2016: Low educational attainment is commonly associated with lacking behavioural and economic resources, such as cooking skills, food and nutrition knowledge, adequate cooking equipment and a shopping budget that affords healthy purchases, ... The study was
  16. Opinion: How the UK and India can lead the development of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-how-the-uk-and-india-can-lead-the-development-of-ecologically-smart-cities
    Thumbnail for Opinion: How the UK and India can lead the development of ecologically smart cities | University of Cambridge 8 Nov 2016: Over the past three years, a project jointly funded by the UK Department for International Development, the Natural Environment Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council, has investigated the ... Access is determined by a range of
  17. Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/mediterranean-diet-could-lower-the-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-in-the-uk
    Thumbnail for Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in the UK | University of Cambridge 29 Sep 2016: to understand the social, economic and cultural factors that might support or prevent people being able to keep to this dietary pattern in the UK.”.
  18. Cambridge to explore benefits of multilingualism with new AHRC…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-to-explore-benefits-of-multilingualism-with-new-ahrc-research-project
    Thumbnail for Cambridge to explore benefits of multilingualism with new AHRC research project | University of Cambridge 22 Mar 2016: From increased job prospects and economic growth to international relations and diplomacy, there are many clear benefits to multilingualism, yet the strong presence of diverse languages within the UK is often
  19. Opinion: The science, drugs and tech pushing our brains to new limits …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-the-science-drugs-and-tech-pushing-our-brains-to-new-limits
    Thumbnail for Opinion: The science, drugs and tech pushing our brains to new limits | University of Cambridge 6 Oct 2016: This piece is co-published with the World Economic Forum as part of its Final Frontier series.
  20. The man we love to hate: it’s time to reappraise Thomas Robert…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-man-we-love-to-hate-its-time-to-reappraise-thomas-robert-malthus
    Thumbnail for The man we love to hate: it’s time to reappraise Thomas Robert Malthus | University of Cambridge 18 May 2016: It was written within the tradition of ‘stadial’ theories of economic development; these ‘universal histories’ sought to understand all cultures in all places and times.
  21. Opinion: Urban activists are forging diverse communities in a divided …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-urban-activists-are-forging-diverse-communities-in-a-divided-europe-heres-how
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Urban activists are forging diverse communities in a divided Europe – here's how | University of Cambridge 22 Nov 2016: We’ve been carrying out research into local responses to national economic and political crises. ... Our study compared charitable programmes and services, interfaith collaborations and economic initiatives across four capital cities of Europe: London,
  22. Opinion: Speaking dialects trains the brain as well as bilingualism…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-speaking-dialects-trains-the-brain-as-well-as-bilingualism-does
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Speaking dialects trains the brain as well as bilingualism does | University of Cambridge 23 May 2016: Comparisons between the three groups were performed in two stages and the socio-economic status, language proficiency and general intelligence of all children taking part were factored into the analyses.
  23. Opinion: Uber should take its lead from Thomas Cook’s battle with…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-uber-should-take-its-lead-from-thomas-cooks-battle-with-victorian-britain
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Uber should take its lead from Thomas Cook’s battle with Victorian Britain | University of Cambridge 19 May 2016: App-based ride company Uber has been battling the “establishment” around the world, from traditional black taxi drivers in London to regulators in Australia.
  24. Opinion: German election: is this really a verdict on Merkel’s open…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-german-election-is-this-really-a-verdict-on-merkels-open-door-to-refugees
    Thumbnail for Opinion: German election: is this really a verdict on Merkel’s open door to refugees? | University of Cambridge 15 Mar 2016: Rather than addressing the root causes of Germany’s social and economic problems, they blame migrants for everything that is going wrong. ... Baden-Wuerttemberg is considered one of Europe’s economic powerhouses, and has the lowest unemployment rate
  25. Up to four-fifths of wetlands worldwide could be at risk from sea…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/up-to-four-fifths-of-wetlands-worldwide-could-be-at-risk-from-sea-level-rise
    Thumbnail for Up to four-fifths of wetlands worldwide could be at risk from sea level rise | University of Cambridge 24 Feb 2016: assesses biophysical and socio-economic consequences of sea level rise and socio-economic development, taking into account coastal erosion, coastal flooding, wetland change and salinity intrusion.
  26. Inside information: Students and prisoners study together in course…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/inside-information-students-and-prisoners-study-together-in-course-that-reveals-the-power-of
    Thumbnail for Inside information: Students and prisoners study together in course that reveals the power of collaborative education | University of Cambridge 26 Apr 2016: That’s a very powerful message.”. Ludlow, a lecturer in Law and Criminology at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, added: “That message is just as powerful for the Cambridge students.
  27. Opinion: More accountability needed in how drugs are priced and…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-more-accountability-needed-in-how-drugs-are-priced-and-reimbursed
    Thumbnail for Opinion: More accountability needed in how drugs are priced and reimbursed | University of Cambridge 23 May 2016: economic and ethical considerations associated with the public funding of new drugs.
  28. Study demonstrates how academia and business can ensure…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-demonstrates-how-academia-and-business-can-ensure-sustainability-of-resources
    Thumbnail for Study demonstrates how academia and business can ensure sustainability of resources | University of Cambridge 7 Oct 2016: the University of East Anglia, the University of Sheffield and the University of Exeter, and supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
  29. Opinion: Only by keeping close ties with Europe can UK research…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-only-by-keeping-close-ties-with-europe-can-uk-research-remain-globally-competitive
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Only by keeping close ties with Europe can UK research remain globally competitive | University of Cambridge 8 Aug 2016: So the uncertainty over the status of non-UK nationals from the EU and European Economic Area is especially disquieting. ... Here is a challenge that the government needs to meet squarely head on if it values national research excellence and its
  30. Opinion: Brexit shock has caused a sterling crash of historic…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-brexit-shock-has-caused-a-sterling-crash-of-historic-proportions-heres-just-how-bad-it-is
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Brexit shock has caused a sterling crash of historic proportions – here’s just how bad it is for the pound | University of Cambridge 11 Jul 2016: In 1967 the British government decided to devalue sterling after several years of poor economic performance, mirroring the declining role of Britain in the world. ... 30%. The world order had changed after the war and the US had a stronger economic
  31. Cambridge to research future computing tech that could “ignite a…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-to-research-future-computing-tech-that-could-ignite-a-technology-field
    Thumbnail for Cambridge to research future computing tech that could “ignite a technology field” | University of Cambridge 15 Apr 2016: As more economic and cultural activity moves online, the data centres which house the servers needed to handle internet traffic are consuming increasing amounts of energy.
  32. Psychotic disorders in minority groups: the high price of being an…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/psychotic-disorders-in-minority-groups-the-high-price-of-being-an-outsider
    Thumbnail for Psychotic disorders in minority groups: the high price of being an ‘outsider’ | University of Cambridge 1 Apr 2016: Both minority groups suffer from deep-seated prejudices and discrimination.”. One possible reason for raised levels of psychotic disorders in minority groups is their lack of economic and social status.
  33. Opinion: More women are running the world, so why aren't more men …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-more-women-are-running-the-world-so-why-arent-more-men-doing-the-dishes
    Thumbnail for Opinion: More women are running the world, so why aren't more men doing the dishes? | University of Cambridge 23 Sep 2016: Here’s what I found…. Rising employment for women partly reflects macro-economic changes. ... Similar changes have occurred in Zambia. From the mid-1980s, families' economic security worsened due to trade liberalisation, resulting factory closures,
  34. Opinion: Droughts and floods: India’s water crises demand more than…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-droughts-and-floods-indias-water-crises-demand-more-than-grand-projects
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Droughts and floods: India’s water crises demand more than grand projects | University of Cambridge 6 Jun 2016: Water is an issue that cuts across all aspects of social and economic life in India.
  35. Before race mattered: what archives tell us about early encounters in …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/before-race-mattered-what-archives-tell-us-about-early-encounters-in-the-french-colonies
    Thumbnail for Before race mattered: what archives tell us about early encounters in the French colonies | University of Cambridge 16 Nov 2016: Ultimately, ‘racial’ discourses developed partly because the French needed to justify discrimination and segregation towards people who were viewed as a threat to French socio-economic and imperialist ambitions. ... Researchers have shown that this
  36. Speakers of two dialects may share cognitive advantage with speakers…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/speakers-of-two-dialects-may-share-cognitive-advantage-with-speakers-of-two-languages
    Thumbnail for Speakers of two dialects may share cognitive advantage with speakers of two languages | University of Cambridge 27 Apr 2016: Comparisons between the three groups were performed in two stages and the socio-economic status, language proficiency, and general intelligence of all children taking part was factored into the research methodology.
  37. Male converts to Islam: landmark report examines conversion…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/male-converts-to-islam-landmark-report-examines-conversion-experience-of-british-muslims
    Thumbnail for Male converts to Islam: landmark report examines conversion experience of British Muslims | University of Cambridge 3 Feb 2016: The converts were from a diverse range of geographical and socio-economic backgrounds.
  38. From Shakespeare to Austen: King’s College celebrates the Thackeray…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/from-shakespeare-to-austen-kings-college-celebrates-the-thackeray-collection-of-rare-books
    Thumbnail for From Shakespeare to Austen: King’s College celebrates the Thackeray Collection of rare books | University of Cambridge 18 Jun 2016: When King’s College was bequeathed a library of some 4,000 books by George Thackeray, who was its Provost from 1814 to 1850, the gift arrived as a mixed
  39. Opinion: GM crops already feed much of the world today – why not…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-gm-crops-already-feed-much-of-the-world-today-why-not-tomorrows-generations-too
    Thumbnail for Opinion: GM crops already feed much of the world today – why not tomorrow’s generations too? | University of Cambridge 24 May 2016: There have been claims made about the negative health effects and economic costs of GM crops – claims later shown to be unsubstantiated.
  40. Opinion: Here’s how tweets and check-ins can be used to spot early…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-heres-how-tweets-and-check-ins-can-be-used-to-spot-early-signs-of-gentrification
    Thumbnail for Opinion: Here’s how tweets and check-ins can be used to spot early signs of gentrification | University of Cambridge 12 Apr 2016: effects, which include economic growth.
  41. From the Mayans to the moors: a new film series shows biodiversity…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/from-the-mayans-to-the-moors-a-new-film-series-shows-biodiversity-conservation-in-a-new-light
    Thumbnail for From the Mayans to the moors: a new film series shows biodiversity conservation in a new light | University of Cambridge 14 Apr 2016: Rosemary Ostfeld, a land economist, explores the social, environmental and economic aspects of palm oil production and it is crucial for her to liaise with stakeholders particularly to determine the effectiveness

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