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New senior appointments at Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the dedicated charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, is pleased to announce a number of trustee and senior management appointments. Those appointed bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to guide and support the organisation as it strives to raise much-needed funds for the hospitals.
Independent Cambridge: classy catering
Cambridge boasts a fantastic range of independent traders, but many residents - let alone visitors - are unaware of what's available right on our doorstep. The publishers of Independent Cambridge, a book which celebrates these businesses, highlight a selection of these 'indies' here. This week: creative Indian catering from Inder's Kitchen.
Does population matter?
As the UN revises its population projections upwards, how is the human race likely to cope? The Scientific Alliance comments.
Raspberry Pi hits the headlines
Some recent and past coverage of the remarkable Raspberry Pi mini computer.
Is there a crisis in farming?
Poor harvests are predicted in the UK this year, but does this give us any reason to worry about food security? The Scientific Alliance examines the issue.
The drama of armour at the Fitzwilliam Museum
A knight on horseback in full armour will be the star attraction at a family-friendly event tomorrow (Wednesday, 29 May) at Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum, which boasts one of the country’s top collections of armoury.
Down but not out
Most business start-ups fail. But countless failed entrepreneurs go on to establish further enterprises. In his PhD research, Dr Keith Cotterill, a businessman with more than 25 years’ experience, examined attitudes to failure in Cambridge, Munich and Silicon Valley.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance report backed by CambridgeIP research
A new report from energy and water industry research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance finds that technology innovation targeted toward waste water treatment from shale gas operations has escalated rapidly, with more than 300 patents filed in 2011 alone.
Smart Grids & Cleanpower 2012: a wholesome and innovative mix
Headlined by ARM plc and Schneider Electric, the 2012 Smart Grids and Cleanpower Conference in Cambridge (New Hall on 14 June), chaired by Dr Sarah Darby and Mr Jeremy Nicholson, plays host to a veritable wholesome and innovative mix of talks. All conferences are in some sense unique, but some are more unique than others and organisers CIR Strategy urge you to join in Cambridge for this special…
Extremes of climate, extremes of opinion
Scientific Alliance comments on the latest IPCC report on climate extremes, and considers the extreme views of Dr James Hansen.
International Relations student awarded MBE
A student on the Master of Studies in International Relations course at Cambridge University, Damian Platt, has been awarded the MBE for his work in the favelas, or shantytowns, of Rio de Janeiro. Damian was given the award by HRH the Prince of Wales at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in December.
New year, same issues
Climate change and energy policy remain top of the environmental agenda. But how does financial stringency affect this?
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ARU is ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Their research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. They deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and…
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On 1 August 2021 global academic research and education publisher Cambridge University Press and worldwide assessment and education experts Cambridge Assessment came together to form a single organisation: Cambridge University Press & Assessment. We’re focused on meeting the needs of our learners, authors and customers by bringing research, teaching, learning and assessment together. We help…
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On 1 August 2021 global academic research and education publisher Cambridge University Press and worldwide assessment and education experts Cambridge Assessment came together to form a single organisation: Cambridge University Press & Assessment. We’re focused on meeting the needs of our learners, authors and customers by bringing research, teaching, learning and assessment together. We help…
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