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Read more at: Interview series by Tara Murphy: Professor Sian E Dutton
Sian Dutton

Interview series by Tara Murphy: Professor Sian E Dutton

This blog is part of an interview series by Tara Murphy. tara.png I’m Tara, a NanoDTC student here at the Cavendish Laboratory in the University of Cambridge. Since arriving here last year, I’ve come to realise the exceptional work being carried out by the brilliant women at the Cavendish Laboratory and I think it’s...



Read more at: Skills for Life: a journey of apprentices in Physics
From left to right: Oliwia Zawadska, Scott Dell, Abbie Lowe and Tom Sharp

Skills for Life: a journey of apprentices in Physics

At the Cavendish Laboratory, apprenticeships are not just about learning the ropes; they are about fostering the next generation of brilliant technicians to support and assist physics research while offering them a springboard for a rewarding career. The Department’s apprenticeship programme is designed to provide a hands-...



Read more at: Exploring the Universe and Boosting Your Wi-Fi - The SKA Connection
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Exploring the Universe and Boosting Your Wi-Fi - The SKA Connection

In our rapidly evolving world, where smartphones, 5G networks, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications have become integral to our daily lives, the behind-the-scenes technology is often overlooked. One project, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), is making waves not just in unlocking the secrets of the universe but is also...



Read more at: National award for Cavendish apprentice Oliwia Zawadzka
Oliwia Zawadzka receiving her award certificate

National award for Cavendish apprentice Oliwia Zawadzka

Many congratulations to our Reseach Laboratory Apprentice Oliwia Zawadzka for her recent win at the CSR Community award 2023. Oliwia received this national award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the community by raising awareness of apprenticeships and inspiring others, through her talks at our recent...



Read more at: The ‘Invisible Glass’ Legacy of Katharine Burr Blodgett
Katharine Burr Blodgett

The ‘Invisible Glass’ Legacy of Katharine Burr Blodgett

In a historic photograph from 1926, amidst a distinguished group of scientists at Cavendish Laboratory, sits Katharine Blodgett, a trailblazer in the world of physics. This image encapsulates her unique place in history as the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in Physics from Cavendish Laboratory in 1926 – the degree had only...



Read more at: Interview series by Tara Murphy: Dr. Hannah Stern
hannah stern

Interview series by Tara Murphy: Dr. Hannah Stern

This blog is part of an interview series by Tara Murphy. tara.png Tara Murphy I’m Tara, a NanoDTC student here at the Cavendish Laboratory in the University of Cambridge. Since arriving here last year, I’ve come to realise the exceptional work being carried out by the brilliant women at the Cavendish Laboratory and I think...



Read more at: And the Award goes to... Adam Brown
Portrait of Adam Brown holding his award

And the Award goes to... Adam Brown

Congratulations to Adam Brown who was highly commended in the Champion of the Year category of the University's Apprenticeships Awards 2023 . This award is a celebration and recognition of those who champion apprenticeships with enthusiasm. Adam started his career as a mechanical engineer apprentice at the Cavendish in...



Read more at: Interview series by Tara Murphy: Dr. Diana Fusco
diana fusco

Interview series by Tara Murphy: Dr. Diana Fusco

This blog is part of an interview series by Tara Murphy. pic.jpg Tara Murphy I’m Tara, a NanoDTC student here at the Cavendish Laboratory in the University of Cambridge. Since arriving here last year, I’ve come to realise the exceptional work being carried out by the brilliant women at the Cavendish Laboratory and I think...



Read more at: Delivering and focusing radiation using cylindrical tubes
A 3D illustration of how the focusing effect looks like

Delivering and focusing radiation using cylindrical tubes

How can you deliver radiation in free space from one point to a distant focused spot? Recently, Cavendish researchers from the Semiconductor Physics group have reported a new method of solving this task using only cylindrical multimode waveguides. The problem of delivering and focusing radiation from one point to another...



Read more at: Cambridge Smart Plastics: Moving the world towards a greener future
Cambridge Smart Plastics Moving the world towards a greener future

Cambridge Smart Plastics: Moving the world towards a greener future

Can plastic materials be smart and intelligent? This is one of the questions that Prof. Eugene Terentjev’s research group is investigating at the Cavendish Laboratory. Their research on polymer science is moving at fast pace to develop all kinds of plastics and make them smart and intelligent. With only one dream: to (re)...