Public engagement
̽»¨Ö±²¥books that have changed our view of the Universe, eruptions that shook the world and Stalin's fiercest henchmen are just some of the themes that will be under discussion during the popular Cambridge Series at this year's Hay Literary Festival.
A leading expert on technology and development will discuss the impact of new technologies on poverty, in a public lecture, today (Thursday 17, March).
We like to think the human brain is special, something different from other brains and information processing systems, but a Cambridge professor is set to test that assumption – by conducting a live experiment using Twitter.
With an abundance of food available, it’s not surprising that people are getting fatter. But why do some people remain lean? A Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥ scientist suggests that the reason is rooted deep in our DNA.
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How babies see the world around them, the wizardry behind Microsoft’s Kinect and the chance to examine the entrails of a fruit fly are just three of this year’s offerings from the UK’s largest free science festival – held by Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥.
Astronomer Royal Lord Rees leads an international line-up of speakers when the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge’s Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) launches its first series of Madingley Lectures next year.
More than five thousand members of the public uncovered hidden treasures and found out about some of Cambridge's best-kept secrets to make the ̽»¨Ö±²¥'s third annual Open Cambridge weekend the most successful yet.
Artwork telling the emotional story of a mother and son who were reunited after 45 years by a twist of fate will be shown to the public for the first time this weekend.
Scientific advances, ethical issues in personalised medicine, genetic testing and stem cell research were among the topics discussed during a science youth parliament held at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge from August 4-6.
̽»¨Ö±²¥ancient and sometimes mysterious doors of Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥ will open to the public this September, giving thousands the chance to glimpse into hidden corners of both the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ and city as a whole.
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