Prof Arif Ahmed appointed as OfS Freedom of Speech Director
Arif Ahmed, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed as the Office for Students' first Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom.
House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to ‘knocking through’
Cambridge architects are inviting visitors to the London Design Biennale to experience a prototype home constructed with flexible wooden partition walls which can be shifted to meet the changing needs of residents. The invention aims to reduce waste and carbon while also improving living conditions for those who cannot...
Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem
Study of 2,500-year-old latrines from the biblical Kingdom of Judah shows the ancient faeces within contain Giardia – a parasite that can cause dysentery.
Joint statement from University and Cambridge UCU on marking boycott
A joint statement, issued at 9am on 22 May, from Dr Anthony Freeling, Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge, and Michael Abberton, Branch President, UCU Cambridge, about the current marking and assessment boycott.
Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power
Researchers have developed a solar-powered technology that converts carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be added directly to a car’s engine as drop-in fuel.
University collections and regional partners secure major AHRC funding to boost PhD research with strong community focus
The University of Cambridge collections, together with Colchester + Ipswich Museums, Norfolk Museums Service and Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, will join the Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) scheme funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Richest nations drift further away from 10% aid goal for pre-primary education
New research shows proportion of international education aid for early childhood learning fell to just 1.1% post-pandemic, far short of an agreed 10% target.
Obesity accelerates loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity, study finds
The protection offered by COVID-19 vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity than in those with normal weight, scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh have found. The study suggests that people with obesity are likely to need more frequent booster doses to maintain their immunity.
Cambridge University excels in BUCS Athletics Championships and secures historic Varsity Boxing win
Cambridge University athletes showcased their talent and competitive spirit in two thrilling sports events recently, the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Outdoor Athletics Championships and the Amateur Boxing Varsity.
