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Nick Bell and Ulrich Keyser win the 2016 Helmholtz Prize

29 April 2016

The identification and quantification of proteins in complex mixtures using nanopore sensing with high specificity was published by Nicholas Bell and Ulrich Keyser in a recent article in Nature Nanotechnology ( http://www.nature.com/nnano/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nnano.2016.50.html) . Their combination of DNA...

Cambridge Physics and Astronomy Ranked Top in UK

25 April 2016

Cambridge Physics and Astronomy is ranked top in the UK in the 2017 Complete University Guide's University league table .

James Chadwick's Neutron Chamber featured on BBC Radio 4 In Our Time Show

15 April 2016

Prof Val Gibson discussed the James Chadwick's Neutron Chamber device, used in the discovery of the neutron, with Melvyn Bragg on BBC Radio 4's " In our Time " programme on April 14th 2016. More information on James Chadwick's Neutron Chamber can be found on the Department of Physic's Outreach pages .

Solar cell material can recycle light to boost efficiency

31 March 2016

Perovskite materials can recycle light particles – a finding which could lead to a new generation of affordable, high-performance solar cells.

New Art, Dance and Science Interacting at the Maxwell Centre

22 March 2016

‘Into boundless space I leap ’ is a special exhibition and series of events celebrating the forthcoming opening of the Maxwell Centre, organised by Kettle's Yard in association with the Maxwell Centre. Bookings for the Open Days on Saturdays 9th April and 25th June will be possible from 23rd March.

Testing of DUNE technology commences

19 February 2016

Professor Mark Thomson, co-spokesperson for the DUNE collaboration, discusses the planned Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment in Symmetry Magazine.

2015 IoP HEPP Science in Society Prize awarded to Harry Cliff

21 January 2016

Harry Cliff of the HEP Group has been awarded the 2015 IoP HEPP "Science in Society Prize" for his work as Curator and Head of Content for the successful "Collider" exhibition and other outreach work with the Science Museum, CERN, and the Cavendish Laboratory.

IoP Holweck Prize awarded to Prof Zoran Hadzibabic

6 January 2016

The 2016 Holweck Medal and Prize of the French Physical Society and the IOP has been awarded to Professor Zoran Hadzibabic for his outstanding experimental achievements in the control of ultracold quantum degenerate gases

Will Self in conversation with Prof Malcolm Longair, exploring the work of James Clerk Maxwell in Cambridge

9 December 2015

BBC Radio 4, Maxwell's Genius, episode 5. Will Self in conversation with Prof Malcolm Longair, exploring the work of James Clerk Maxwell in Cambridge. http://bbc.in/1Pflzbu

Government Backs Cavendish III Project

25 November 2015

The Government has announced a £75 million investment in the University of Cambridge Cavendish laboratories. This will be matched with a further £75 million from the University to transform the Cavendish, helping maintain Britain’s position at the forefront of physical sciences research. The Vice-Chancellor, Sir Leszek...

Nick Bell and Ulrich Keyser win the 2016 Helmholtz Prize

Cambridge Physics and Astronomy Ranked Top in UK

James Chadwick's Neutron Chamber featured on BBC Radio 4 In Our Time Show

Solar cell material can recycle light to boost efficiency

New Art, Dance and Science Interacting at the Maxwell Centre

Testing of DUNE technology commences

2015 IoP HEPP Science in Society Prize awarded to Harry Cliff

IoP Holweck Prize awarded to Prof Zoran Hadzibabic

Will Self in conversation with Prof Malcolm Longair, exploring the work of James Clerk Maxwell in Cambridge

Government Backs Cavendish III Project

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