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Infrastructure revolution

Technology has advanced to the point where the condition of bridges, tunnels and buildings can be monitored in unprecedented detail. Now a new Centre at Cambridge has been formed to kick-start the smart infrastructure revolution.

The question of life in the ancient world

Just what was life like in the ancient world? Dr Michael Scott, Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of Classics and Research Associate at Darwin College, shares some of his thoughts as he prepares to talk this Friday on ‘Life in the Ancient World’ as part of the Darwin Lecture series 2012. http://talks.cam.ac.uk/talk/index/30610

Defeating dementia in Down’s syndrome

A £1m brain-imaging study has just been launched at the University of Cambridge to investigate why people with Down’s syndrome (DS) are at such high risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Here comes the sun…

Scientists have developed a new kind of solar cell which could capture significantly more of the energy from the sun than current cells.

Me, myself and I

One of the country’s leading portrait painters has just opened his latest exhibition at Clare Hall Art Gallery.

Ever your affectionate Father, Charles Dickens

A letter written in 1868 by Charles Dickens, the bicentenary of whose birth falls today, to his son Henry, who had newly arrived at Cambridge, reveals a touching concern for Henry’s welfare in matters physical, moral and spiritual.

Cambridge theological college inspection gives resounding ‘confidence’

In the same month when the Church of England General Synod will discuss the next phase of a radical change in the formation of those training for ministry, Westcott House Theological College in Cambridge has received an unprecedented level of confidence in a Ministry Council Inspection Report.

The Rede Lecture 2012

The Rede Lecture 2012 on 16 February will be given by the Chairman of the Financial Services Authority, Lord Turner of Ecchinswell.

Chemistry in schools comes alive through smartphones

A unique poster that brings flaming elements to life through a smartphone app has been distributed to schools across the UK and further afield as part of the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, using technology developed in the University’s Department of Engineering.

Brandwashed – A sign of the times?

Branding and marketing expert to visit Cambridge Judge Business School to reveal the tricks companies use to manipulate our minds to persuade us to buy!