Hoyle exhibition launched online
12 Feb 2010An online exhibition which explores the life and work of one of the 20th century鈥檚 most creative and controversial scientists has been launched by St. John鈥檚 College, Cambridge.
There鈥檚 no substitute for first-hand experience, say HE advisers
21 Sep 2009However advanced the website, and however glossy the prospectus, there is nothing that can replace actually visiting a university yourself to get a true flavour of the place. That was the consensus of the 35 Higher Education advisers from all over the UK who took part in a conference held at Fitzwilliam College last week.
Record numbers for Open Cambridge and Bridge 探花直播Gap
14 Sep 2009Thousands of people enjoyed free talks, tours and a chance to see inside some of Cambridge鈥檚 most spectacular buildings this weekend as the 探花直播 and Colleges welcomed visitors for Open Cambridge and Bridge 探花直播Gap. Watch video from Bridge 探花直播Gap here.
Book now for Open Cambridge and Bridge the Gap 2009
21 Aug 2009Families, local residents and community groups are being invited to discover rarely-glimpsed parts of the 探花直播 of Cambridge and Colleges at this year鈥檚 Open Cambridge event, from September 11th to 13th.
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Open Cambridge, a weekend of discovery
17 Jul 2009Cambridge residents are invited to discover the history on their doorsteps as part of Open Cambridge weekend when 探花直播 and College buildings and collections will go on show from Friday11听to Sunday听13 September 2009.
Town, Gown & Country Show
12 Jun 2009Cambridge鈥檚 annual Town & Country Show will help to mark the 探花直播鈥檚 800th anniversary this weekend (13 & 14 June) by adding a new 鈥済own鈥 element to the mix.
Astronomer Royal takes pride of place at National Portrait Gallery
24 Mar 2009A new portrait of Lord Martin Rees, Master of Trinity College, will be taking centre stage during a new display at the National Portrait Gallery celebrating the International Year of Astronomy.
探花直播nature of life
20 Mar 2009A special debate tonight, Friday 20 March, will bring two world-renowned scientists head-to-head. Professor Lewis Wolpert (pictured) and Dr Rupert Sheldrake will debate their differing theories about the nature of life.
Can we read minds?
18 Mar 2009Experts say brain scans could soon be used to detect lies, vulnerability to mental illness and even criminal behaviour. But how far can, and should, we allow research to go? Should we be worried?
Statistics are either dull or wrong: discuss
17 Mar 2009Statistics are essential, from helping us to make choices in our day to day lives to predicting what might happen in the future, but often they are boring and can be manipulated to serve a particular purpose.