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Research is tackling the need to reduce energy demand, maintain energy supply, increase the efficiency of energy-requiring processes, and develop policy and pricing strategies. To find out more about our research in energy, visit the .Ìý

Solar Mosaic

Bright future for British solar company

16 Sep 2010

Solar energy company to develop and manufacture high performance, lower cost plastic solar cells.

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Sustainable shells

Sustainable Shells in running for 2010 Earth Awards

19 Aug 2010

An innovative building concept co-created by a ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge architect has reached the finals of the 2010 Earth Awards.

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Calls for a global nuclear renaissance in new study

13 Aug 2010

Scientists from the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge and Imperial College London today outlined a 20-year master plan for the global renaissance of nuclear...

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Algae

Bioenergy research blooms in Cambridge

01 Aug 2010

̽»¨Ö±²¥Bioenergy Initiative is bringing biology and engineering together to address the challenge of meeting our future energy needs.

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Dr Andrea Ferrari

Royal Society award given to Cambridge academic

21 Jun 2010

̽»¨Ö±²¥Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science, has recognised the work of Dr Andrea Ferrari at the Department of Engineering with one of...

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Timeless Books

Newman: ̽»¨Ö±²¥Catholic pin-up pinned down

02 Jun 2010

John Cornwell, director of Jesus College's Science and Human Dimension project, is also the author of a new biography of Cardinal John Henry Newman...

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Empty swingset

A Class Apart

26 May 2010

Despite our best efforts, social mobility in the UK does not seem to be improving. Diane Reay, Professor of Education at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge...

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Computing for the Future of the Planet

Computing for the Future of the Planet wins Google funding

01 May 2010

A gift from Google will help Computing for the Future of the Planet.

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library light

Libraries and light

01 May 2010

Research in the Department of Architecture aims to reveal the creative potential of light in the design of contemporary libraries.

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Drax Power Station

Towards a smarter electricity future

01 Oct 2009

̽»¨Ö±²¥Electricity Policy Research Group – a programme that spans the Faculty of Economics and Judge Business School – is providing world-class analysis...

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Recharging energy research

28 Sep 2009

A new phase of research harnessing materials for rechargeable batteries is beginning in the Department of Chemistry.

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Business leaders call for ambitious global deal on climate change

22 Sep 2009

̽»¨Ö±²¥business leaders of over 500 companies from around the world will this morning publish ̽»¨Ö±²¥Copenhagen Communiqué calling on world...

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