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Cambridge’s global reputation in Physics and Astronomy recognised in REF 2021

The results from the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) have highlighted the global impact of Cambridge’s research in the field of Physics and Astronomy.   99% of Cambridge’s overall submissions...

12 May 2022

Dr. Roberto Maiolino is honoured with the prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

Dr. Roberto Maiolino has been awarded the Royal Society fellowship for his cutting edge research in extragalactic astronomy. His research focuses upon the formation of galaxies using observations collected at...

10 May 2022

Unsung Heroes: June Broomhead (Lindsey) and the Structure of DNA

Meet the woman who contributed to the discovery of DNA’s double helix, but whose contributions to modern science have largely been forgotten. The immediate post-WWII annual photographs of Cavendish Staff...

4 May 2022

Existing infrastructure will be unable to support demand for high-speed internet

Researchers have shown that the UK’s existing copper network cables can support faster internet speeds, but only to a limit. They say additional investment is urgently needed if the government is serious about its commitment to making high-speed internet available to all.

26 April 2022

£5M grant awarded to Cavendish Astrophysics to build “brains” of the world’s largest radio telescope

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is the world’s largest radio telescope, which recently received the go-ahead to start its £2bn construction phase in Australia, southern Africa and the UK. To...

11 April 2022

Cambridge Theory of Condensed Matter researchers receive multi-million funding for critical innovation

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Council (EPSRC) has awarded a Critical Mass Grant to Theory of Condensed Matter researchers at the University of Cambridge. The £3.67million grant will enable them...

6 April 2022

New Fermi arcs could provide a new path for electronics

Newly discovered Fermi arcs that can be controlled through magnetism could be the future of electronics based on electron spins. These new Fermi arcs were discovered by a team of...

31 March 2022

Dr Diana Fusco wins prestigious Human Frontiers Science Program grant

The award worth $1.2 million will support research into biofilms and their resilience to complex environment. As an Early Career investigator, it can be difficult to start cutting-edge, risky projects...

24 March 2022