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‘Overwhelming’ international support for more government action on…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/COP26survey1 Mar 2021: unrelated to climate and used to test “baseline” support. ... China. India. Brazil. United Kingdom. United States. Indonesia. Poland. This project was funded by a grant from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Impact Acceleration Account. -
Cambridge-built carbon credit marketplace will support reforestation…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-built-carbon-credit-marketplace-will-support-reforestation10 Nov 2021: and researchers in the relevant areas of computer science, environmental science, and economics; and to create a decentralised marketplace where purchasers of carbon credits can confidently and directly fund trusted -
Beyond the pandemic: re-learn how to govern risk
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/beyond-the-pandemic-govern-risk25 Jan 2021: The case of China is complex. It does not claim to be a liberal democracy, and its recent economic growth, while lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty, has created new ... The emerging evidence is that test and trace systems work best when -
Cambridge-authored book explores how artificial intelligence could…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-authored-book-explores-how-artificial-intelligence-could-help-address-climate-change30 Aug 2021: By acknowledging such digital technologies and AI could also pose existential threats to humanity, the book also shows how to maximise their economic and environmental use, while minimising the risks they ... Cambridge CARES is dedicated to developing -
Physical activity may help to close the wealth gap in school…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/physical-activity-may-help-to-close-the-wealth-gap-in-school-attainment-by-improving-self-control20 May 2021: Standardised test scores and teacher reports were used to measure academic attainment, and a survey of standard risk factors, taken when the children were very young, to establish socio-economic status. ... When the researchers factored in low -
Artificial intelligence could be used to triage patients suspected at …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/artificial-intelligence-could-be-used-to-triage-patients-suspected-at-risk-of-early-stage15 Apr 2021: Sensitivity is the ‘true positive’ rate – that is, how often a test correctly generates a positive result for people who have Barrett oesophagus. ... Specificity, on the other hand, measures a test’s ability to correctly generate a negative -
Pandemic restrictions aggravating known triggers for self-harm and…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/pandemic-restrictions-aggravating-known-triggers-for-self-harm-and-poor-mental-health-among-children10 Mar 2021: The more socioeconomically deprived respondents had consistently worse mental health in both surveys, note the authors - a stark warning given that economic recession is expected to increase the numbers of families ... We’re calling on policymakers to -
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-everyone11 Jan 2021: Mindfulness is typically defined as ‘the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the -
Poor children are being ‘failed by the system’ on road to higher…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/poor-children-are-being-failed-by-the-system-on-road-to-higher-education-in-lower-income-countries7 Apr 2021: Dr Sonia Ilie, its lead author, said: “In many lower-income countries, low socio-economic status is a continual barrier to young people’s attainment. ... It also suggests that factors such as a person’s gender interact with their socio-economic -
School closures may have wiped out a year of academic progress for…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/school-closures-may-have-wiped-out-a-year-of-academic-progress-for-pupils-in-global-south-study9 Mar 2021: homework. During the CBE programme, the students’ test scores improved, on average, by 27 percentage points. ... In Europe and the US, children from lower socio-economic backgrounds will similarly be experiencing severe learning loss. -
Young people who experience bullying are more likely to fantasise…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/young-people-who-experience-bullying-are-more-likely-to-fantasise-about-committing-acts-of-violence28 Apr 2021: For example, they found that socio-economic status played little role in violent fantasy rates. Results that match 1 of 2 words
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https://www.cam.ac.uk/news21 Sep 2021: News from the University of Cambridge. -
Cambridge COVID-19 Test Centre has processed more than 3 million…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-covid-19-test-centre-has-processed-more-than-3-million-tests16 Apr 2021: Search. Search. Cambridge COVID-19 Test Centre has processed more than 3 million tests. ... News. Cambridge COVID-19 Test Centre has processed more than 3 million tests.. -
PE researcher journey | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/pe-researcher-journey29 Sep 2021: Use the Cambridge Festival as a platform to disseminate results of your research, test out new activity ideas, and recruit people as participants to your PE activity etc. ... Many external funders favour projects that have been piloted already and our PE -
The cosmologist modelling the Universe with maths
https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/tobias-baldauf18 Feb 2021: There is also College-based counselling available and financial help to support those going through economic hardship. -
UN Secretary-General's remarks (2021) | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/about-the-university/un-secretary-generals-remarks-20213 Nov 2021: Cambridge has enduring links with global governance and the United Nations, from John Maynard Keynes, who played such an important role in establishing international economic institutions after the Second World War, -
Spotlight on the healthcare sector | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/business-and-enterprise/blog/spotlight-on-the-healthcare-sector5 May 2021: Clearly, Cambridge – both the University and the wider ecosystem – has a critical role to play in ensuring that the UK’s capabilities in life sciences continue to deliver economic, social and -
Filming preparation – LIVE EVENTS Thank you for being ...
https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/filming_preparation_-_live_events.pdf5 Feb 2021: If using an external microphone, test the levels first so that you know what level to speak at. -
New Janeway Institute to transform economic research
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/janewayinstitute19 Oct 2021: Disseminating research at the frontier of economics is just one of the roles of the new institute, which aims to help shape young minds and transform economic research. ... as a hub, bringing together researchers both in economics, and across the sciences -
Cambridge students urged to take part in innovative COVID-19…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-students-urged-to-take-part-in-innovative-covid-19-screening-programme28 Oct 2021: For asymptomatic screening, up to ten students pool their swabs in a single sample tube – making the available tests go further. ... Because we use PCR tests and a two-step testing strategy, with individual confirmatory tests for positive pools, -
Dasgupta Review: Nature’s value must be included in economics to…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/dasguptareview2 Feb 2021: Story: Fred Lewsey. Nature is a “blind spot” in economics. We can no longer afford for it to be absent from accounting systems that dictate national finances, or ignored by economic ... Nature is our home,” he said. “Good economics demands we -
Clare Oliver-Williams: a Public Engagement Explorer
https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/spotlights/clare-oliver-williams7 Dec 2021: Preventative medicine can enhance individual well-being and quality of life, relieve pressure on the social welfare system and provide economic benefits to the National Health Service (NHS). -
The enduring optimist with community in her heart
https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/the-enduring-optimist-with-community-in-her-heart14 Jun 2021: I could see how unfair life was for many minority or low-income groups which led me to study law, specialising in community economic development. ... Reflecting on the path I’ve taken, I can see how intrinsically people, planet, economics, health and -
Economic benefits of protecting nature now outweigh those of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/economicsofprotectingnature8 Mar 2021: Habitats even provided greater economic benefits in terms of some private goods – e.g. ... Taking their value into consideration would “make the economic case for conservation overwhelming.”. -
A-level results day 2021 #GoingToCambridge | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/a-level-results-day-2021-goingtocambridge10 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 -
Evaluation - gathering evidence of impact | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/evaluation-gathering-evidence-of-impact12 Aug 2021: Citation in a public discussion, consultation document or judgement. Economic impact: book sales, tickets sales, programmes sales, increase in tourism. -
The microbiologist tackling humanity’s next biggest killer
https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/the-microbiologist-tackling-humanitys-next-biggest-killer17 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. -
University launches enhanced bursary scheme | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/university-launches-enhanced-bursary-scheme21 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 -
Safety screens
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/safetyscreens3 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 -
The conservationist helping us to make better decisions
https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/the-conservationist-helping-us-to-make-better-decisions4 Jun 2021: Globally we face enormous challenges like recovering from the health, economic and social consequences of COVID-19 and, of course, climate change. -
Formula 1 engineering scholarship announced | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/formula-1-engineering-scholarship-announced13 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. -
Giving life to research
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/edwardsarchive19 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. -
Engaging, inspiring, exciting: A new festival for Cambridge |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/engaging-inspiring-exciting-a-new-festival-for-cambridge22 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 -
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-down10 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. -
Inflatable, shape-changing spinal implants could help treat severe…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/spinal-implants25 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 -
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-test23 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. -
When Symptoms Don't Stop
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/long-covid22 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. -
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-treatment15 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.. -
Slashing research funding is a threat to Global Britain | University…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/slashing-research-funding-is-a-threat-to-global-britain19 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' -
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-diseases10 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. -
AI could detect dementia years before symptoms appear
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/AIdementia12 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. -
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-cambridge19 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 -
Cambridge marks International Women’s Day 2021 | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-marks-international-womens-day-20215 Mar 2021: International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. -
Psychological ‘signature’ for the extremist mind uncovered
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/extremistmind22 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 -
3D holographic head-up display could improve road safety
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/holographicdisplay26 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 -
Cambridge to tackle barriers to postgraduate education | University…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-to-tackle-barriers-to-postgraduate-education-024 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 -
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-third4 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 -
Wireless limb control
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/nervebypass17 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 -
Cuttlefish show their intelligence by snubbing sub-standard snacks |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cuttlefish-show-their-intelligence-by-snubbing-sub-standard-snacks3 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. -
Hunting for COVID-19 variants
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/varianthunters22 Mar 2021: T is for testing. Our ‘gold standard’ tests for COVID-19, known as PCR tests, could be altered by mutations in the genome. ... This is under regular review to ensure that tests do not become so affected that they report a false negative result.
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