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1 Feb 2013: Taking this seriously as a framework for how some people lived their lives enables us to see how this made sense to Forman, and to the people he treated. ... provide a unique insight into the lives and beliefs of people at the turn of 17th century England

12 Jul 2024: Its annual awards proudly reflect the wide variety of people, places.

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

28 Oct 2020: This achievement has, of course, only been possible because of the dedication and efforts of a great many people who have worked to translate concepts and findings arising from fundamental discoveries

10 Mar 2014: This year’s Cambridge Science Festival is a series of events which simply could not happen without the input of more than 1,000 members of staff and students from all parts of the University, says one of its organisers. In 2013 the festival

13 Feb 2013: As well as being a fun break from work, the intention is to show people how hard it is to power their gadgets, and to demonstrate the energy costs associated with

7 Sep 2016: The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has granted this year’s Hamilton Fairley Award to Professor Carlos Caldas (University of Cambridge), whose research has opened up new horizons for understanding the biology of breast cancer.

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

12 Jul 2024: Next-generation cameras that can see round corners, human-centred robots that can adapt to an individual’s assistive needs and light-powered retinal implants that can restore people’s vision

6 Mar 2013: The University’s inaugural Switch Off Week resulted in an overall drop in relative electricity use of 2.1 per cent thanks to efforts by staff and students to turn off equipment and lights. This figure reflects electricity saved in comparison with

26 Apr 2018: I have been truly fortunate to have worked with wonderful people, who are excellent scientists and collaborators.

13 Feb 2013: Lovers of classical music reading this will know that it is unusual to go to a piano recital and not hear a piece by Fryderyk Chopin. More than 200 years after his birth, Chopin is not only a household name, but also probably the most enduring

16 Dec 2014: The iconic Transport for London Tube Map has been given the Cambridge treatment to show how far the University’s fibre-optic network stretches. With a nod to classic re-interpretations of the map, like artist Simon Patterson’s The Great Bear,

17 Mar 2015: Long-term benefit to global health also requires a sustained commitment to teaching and capacity building, and training people to take their place amongst the next generation of science leaders will

21 Oct 2018: Professor Richard Samworth, Director of the Statistical Laboratory in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious COPSS Presidents' Award for fundamental contributions to statistical theory and practice, and services to

31 Jan 2013: They are highly structured inside, and I hope my images make people think.”. ... But people forget that scope was there before. When I did my MSc and used the darkroom I could do the same thing – use different filters and paper to alter my

22 May 2017: Her focus as Master would be on people, she said. “In order to have excellence in education and research we have to choose the best people as students, Fellows and staff,

22 Mar 2017: Professor Nick Brown of the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience is among the winners of the 2017 Research Grants Awards by the Human Frontier Science Program.

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

1 Feb 2013: In the early mornings, during term time, the River Cam experiences its very own rush hour. Scores of rowers in dozens of eights from the more than 30 college boat clubs descend on the narrow ribbon of water that winds its way from Jesus Green to

17 Dec 2020: Professor Ferguson-Smith said: “Chris Abell’s wisdom, deep understanding of research and appreciation of the people that do it, enabled him to make substantial improvements to the University’s research

18 Jun 2015: Through these activities he has inspired many people on topics as diverse as the science of music to the mechanics of gyroscopes and boomerangs. ... As well as being vital to our future, science, technology, engineering and maths are incredibly good fun,

1 Feb 2013: They gave away bits of the original to people as mementoes,” he explains. ... So I’m tremendously encouraged by how many departments here have people lovingly caring for these things.

8 Apr 2013: stations. His work on communications systems included the invention of “Dasher”, an open-source software interface that enables people with disabilities to write efficiently in any language with any muscle. ... It helps to engage the public with the

15 Oct 2020: Watch a recording of the all staff open meeting (Raven login required). Please note the audio starts at 00:33. This meeting, held live via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 6 October, was open to all staff at the University and Colleges. The panellists

25 Sep 2019: Group Leader Meri Huch of the Wellcome Trust/ Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute has been awarded this year's BINDER Innovation Prize by the German Society for Cell Biology, for her world-leading research on 'Liver organoids for the study of liver

1 Feb 2013: The people working in the rainforest were contracting a parasitic infection that formed ulcerating lesions on their skin,” he says. ... Ninety per cent of the flies I work on are sent to me from other people,” said Disney.

26 Feb 2013: Professor David Ibbetson FBA has been elected the eighth President of Clare Hall. He will succeed Sir Martin Harris who will be retiring in the summer of 2013. Professor Ibbetson has been Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University since 2000.

15 Dec 2015: Cambridge's world-class research in archaeology was recognised twice at this year's Shanghai Archaeology Forum.

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

21 Apr 2017: College provides a brilliant way to make new friends and an opportunity to talk to people doing lots of different things. ... Most people go on the metro which is jam-packed. Generally, only poor people travel by bike.

10 Jul 2018: Leading atmospheric chemist Professor John Pyle has been awarded the Royal Society Davy Medal 2018 for his “pioneering leadership in understanding the depletion of the global ozone layer... and the special vulnerability of Arctic ozone.”

8 Aug 2013: Each year the Academy recognises academics for their outstanding research and work across the humanities and social sciences. It represents the counterpart to the Royal Society, which exists to serve the natural sciences. “The humanities and

8 Jul 2015: Professor Lorraine K Tyler, Department of Psychology, has been awarded her second Advanced Investigator Award by the European Research Council.

15 Nov 2017: However, he stressed that the system only worked when there were “really talented people at all levels and in all places across the University”.

30 Mar 2017: It was watched by an estimated 5 million people and won a major award. ... Most evenings, as I close my door to go home, I have a sense of the people who’ve come before and those still to come.

14 May 2019: IMS - MRL Director to receive most prestigious award from the American Diabetes Association

1 Mar 2017: I met people from all over the world. It was like a big family. ... I’m interested in why people turn to crime but I don’t believe prison is the answer.

11 Jan 2016: The opening of the Maxwell Centre on the West Cambridge site will provide laboratory and meeting spaces for more than 230 people.

1 Mar 2019: History of Art PhD candidate Christina J Faraday has been selected as an AHRC/BBC New Generation Thinker 2019.

30 Apr 2015: All those people in the background helped it work,” said Sue.

1 Feb 2013: So many people have this collecting urge,” he says. “And if you ask collectors, it's more about the excitement of the hunt. ... I think for most people it's not the possessing, it's the finding of it.”.

18 Oct 2022: Professor Daan Frenkel ForMemRS has been awarded the Lorentz Medal for his pioneering use of computer simulations.

5 Dec 2013: Professor Franklin’s research is largely focused on the biology of remyelination and investigating strategies by which this important regenerative process may be enhanced therapeutically for the treatment of people with

6 Jul 2014: Professor Anthony (Tony) Purnell started racing when he was 13. Riding a shiny, second-hand Carlton bike, he raced and he raced. His competitiveness almost led to the ruination of his studies, but fortunately he managed to get to University and

15 Mar 2016: His work has ensured that we keep in mind both people and the way we use our natural resources to benefit present and future generations.”.

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

23 Mar 2017: In an increasingly unsettled world, Cambridge is more open than ever to talented people and excellent ideas from around the globe. ... In an increasingly unsettled world, Cambridge is more open than ever to talented people and excellent ideas from around

20 Jul 2015: Professor Ben Simons, Affiliated Group Leader at the Wellcome Trust/ Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute in Cambridge has been awarded the Royal Society’s Gabor Medal 2015, in recognition of his “work analysing stem cell lineages in development,

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