On Monday 20 March, the University of Cambridge hosted a reception in the Houses of Parliament to launch a new report that shows it is a research powerhouse driving the most successful economic cluster in the UK. The analysis by respected consultancy London Economics shows that the University adds nearly £30 billion to the economy every year and supports more than 86,000 jobs across the UK
Cambridge start-up SMi and its research partners have received two Innovate UK awards to progress their work on testing for infectious diseases and detecting biomarkers for cancer.
Underwater waves deep below the ocean’s surface – some as tall as 500 metres – play an important role in how the ocean stores heat and carbon, according to new research.
More donated hearts could be suitable for transplantation if they are kept functioning within the body for a short time following the death of the donor, new research has concluded.
In the search for life elsewhere in the Universe, scientists have traditionally looked for planets with liquid water at their surface. But, rather than flowing as oceans and rivers, much of a planet’s water can be locked in rocks deep within its interior.
Robots can be useful as mental wellbeing coaches in the workplace – but perception of their effectiveness depends in large part on what the robot looks like.
A team of student entrepreneurs who see algae as a potential business solution for reducing methane emissions from landfill and waste-water sites won the 2023 Cambridge Zero Climate Challenge after a nail-biting competition.
We understand how the rising cost of living is affecting many of our students. Across the collegiate University we have a range of support available, in particular the Cambridge Bursary Scheme for undergraduates under which approximately £10m of funding can be accessed every year.
A delegation, led by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr Anthony Freeling, was at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, 9 March to deliver a Loyal Address to HM the King.
