3+ hour, 37+ min ago  (575+ words) The University of Cambridge has unveiled a new "universe in a box" planetarium that will transform how pupils across the East of England learn about space and the universe " and how the university supports teaching in schools. The state-of-the-art planetarium…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago  (256+ words) Intellectual property law firm Appleyard Lees has promoted Amritjot Jethwa to partner in recognition of contribution since joining as its first head of commercial IP contracts in November 2023. Cambridge-based Amrit has played a key role in formalising, expanding and leading…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (467+ words) It is the leading cause of death and disability in children worldwide. Now a first-of-its-kind study of traumatic head injuries in children, led by Cambridge researchers, suggests guidelines for their treatment should be re-evaluated. They say the existing intracranial pressure…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (222+ words) A former University of Cambridge vice chancellor has been named as the government's preferred next chief of a public research funding body. Prof Sir Leszek Borysiewicz is set to become the new chairman of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), science…...

21+ hour, 11+ min ago  (454+ words) Plans for a new, purpose-built East Anglian Air Ambulance base in Cambridgeshire have been approved, with the charity set to launch a fundraising appeal for its construction in the coming weeks. South Cambridgeshire District Council has approved the charity's application…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (230+ words) Grants ranging from "500 to "100, 000 for non-household water-saving projects are now available in the Cambridge Water Resource Zone under a "1. 6million government-backed initiative. Designed to reduce water use through practical upgrades and innovative efficiency measures, applications can be made online between 13 April…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (747+ words) The latest Blue Plaque will be unveiled in Cambridge today (Wednesday) to honour Alex Nelson, an amateur and world professional champion runner who became the most successful athletics coach in British history. Nelson (1871-1944) coached 50 Olympians, who collectively won 17 medals, including…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (123+ words) A cyclist suffered serious injuries following a collision with a Stagecoach East bus on Station Road in Cambridge on Saturday. A police spokesperson said: "We were called at about 6pm on Saturday (4 April|) with reports of a collision between a bus…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (603+ words) Campaigners delivered flowers, eggs, milk and other groceries to council offices in Cambridge to highlight the "things that last longer than paternity leave. The majority of the UK's two million local government workers get two weeks' statutory paternity leave, lagging…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (919+ words) Fans of that golden age of rock music that was the late 80s are in for a treat as hard-rocking American collective Tyketto will be kicking off their UK tour with a show in Cambridge this month. Formed in New York…...