Mark Bonner’s Cambridge exit reminds us of the strange existence for managers After nearly four years in charge, he will be remembered fondly but it does make you consider the oddness of the profession The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Car-free east of England: a Christmas castle, winter walks and fairytale villages There’s so much to see in and around Lincolnshire and Leicestershire this Christmas – from nature reserves to medieval towns – and it can all be done without a car The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
Meet The Man Who Was Illiterate Until He Was 18 – Now He Is The Youngest Black Professor At Cambridge This young man was nonverbal until 11 and illiterate until 18. Then he went on to become the youngest Black professor in Cambridge history. Bored Panda · Nov 24, 2023
Eversolo DMP-A6 A capable, punchy-sounding music streamer that’s packed with features and has a terrific interface that’s delightful to use. What Hi-Fi? · Nov 22, 2023
Arcam ST5 The new Arcam ST5 has the hallmarks of a great music streamer with versatile streaming options, but can it do battle with the class leaders at this price level? What Hi-Fi? · Nov 21, 2023
AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87 The acclaimed author of novels including Possession and The Children’s Book, has died, her publisher has confirmed The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
Pulsar glitch: How physicists are making sense of a cosmic mystery | Explained In 1967, astronomers at Cambridge discovered pulsars, super-dense objects formed from collapsed stars. Their origin was unknown until scientists proposed that they were rotating neutron stars, emitting radio signals from their poles. In 1969, a glitch in the pulsar PSR 0833-45 was observed, which remains unexplained 44 years later. Theories… The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023
‘Hallucinate’ chosen as Cambridge dictionary’s word of the year The psychological verb gained an extra meaning in 2023 that ‘gets to the heart of why people are talking about artificial intelligence’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023
What is a ‘human shield’ and why is Israel using the term in Gaza? Experts discuss the legal implications of the term as Israel has used it to justify attacks on hospitals and civilians. Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023
I'd bite Cambridge Audio's hand off for its CXN V2 streamer Black Friday deal You can now buy the Award-winning Cambridge CXN V2 for just £599 thanks to its £200 discount at various retailers... What Hi-Fi? · Nov 10, 2023
Doubts emerge over Cambridge Hotel sale and future of site Did the popular music pub close too soon? Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2023
Joan Bakewell on love, fun and ambition at 90: ‘I’ve been pleased not to be married these last 20 years’ Still nowhere near ready to retire, the arts presenter talks about her six decades in TV, her affair with Harold Pinter and why David Attenborough was a terrific boss The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
Author funds bursary to help aspiring black British Caribbean writers Two students stand to receive support, covering more than 80% of the total course fees. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
I told people I was from Greater Manchester, not Bolton – but I got over it. Why can’t the university? The vice-chancellor is right that there’s snobbery, but instead of a rebrand let’s keep fighting for our town’s reputation The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Google to help fund new AI research centre at University of Cambridge The tech giant said the new partnership would encourage collaboration between researchers to design responsible artificial intelligence.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 John Bradley obituary Other Lives: Historian and academic who taught and wrote books about Czech and Russian history and politics
Zenger · Oct 9, 2023 Loving Bond With Parents In Childhood Linked To Kindness In Adulthood, Cambridge Study Finds Close and happy relationships with parents at age three have long-lasting positive impact on social behavior and mental health.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Sandi Toksvig invited back to Cambridge University to conduct research project The comedian and broadcaster has been awarded the inaugural Qantabrigian Fellowship by the LGBTQ+ research programme at the Department of Sociology.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Artworks depicting families to go on display in Cambridge exhibition More than 120 pieces will show how artists have represented different aspects of family life.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023 UK universities take £40m in fossil fuel funding since 2022 FoI requests show Shell and BP among firms giving funds to institutions which have pledged to divest
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023 First Cambridge University pre-degree finishers begin undergraduate studies The scheme is aimed at helping talented students who have experienced disadvantage.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Smokers 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely The University of Cambridge study also found smoking meant the baby was four times more likely to be small for its gestational age.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Smoking during pregnancy doubles premature birth risk, study finds The University of Cambridge study also found smoking meant the baby was four times more likely to be small for its gestational age.
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Premature birth risk from smoking while pregnant higher than previously thought The University of Cambridge study also found smoking meant the baby was four times more likely to be small for its gestational age.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023 10 of the best British boozy breaks Beer, wine, gin, whisky – whatever your signature drink, there’s a thirst-quenching short break out there with your name on it