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#AnniversaryStory The ‘rogues’ gallery’ of graduate students in the Cavendish Laboratory from 1897 onwards is a popular display for alumni and visitors, who enjoy seeing themselves, their colleagues and lecturers as they were in their younger days. Questions are often asked about the women in the photographs. It should be...

In Space Oddities , Cavendish particle physicist Harry Cliff tells the story of the anomalies that have lit up the physics world in the past few years, and asks: are they just cruel tricks of the data, or the keys to a new view of the universe? Something strange is going on in the cosmos. Scientists are uncovering a...

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-...

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...