(IN BRIEF) SAS and the Maxwell Centre at the University of Cambridge are teaming up to propel healthcare innovation with advanced analytics. This partnership aims to integrate SAS expertise and its SAS® Viya® data and AI platform into the University’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Dr. Aga Iwasiewicz-Wabnig, Dr. Alex Samoshkin, Dr. Jim Goodnight, Healthcare Innovation, Maxwell Centre, partnership, Roderick Crawford, SAS, sustainability, University of Cambridge
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Exeter, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and the University of Cambridge introduces a novel approach to genetic testing, potentially revolutionizing the diagnosis of rare developmental disorders in children. By … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Caroline Wright, Children with Rare Disorders, early diagnosis, Helen Firth, partnership, Professor Matthew Hurles, Single Genetic Test, sustainability, University of Cambridge, University of Exeter, Wellcome Sanger Institute
(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London highlights the importance of valuing patients’ “lived experiences” in the diagnostic process. The research, involving over 1,000 patients and clinicians, revealed that clinicians often … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Lived Experiences', Diagnosis Process, Dr Tom Pollak, King’s College London, Melanie Sloan, neuropsychiatric lupus, partnership, Recognition of Patients', study, Sue Farrington, sustainability, University of Cambridge
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Cambridge have conducted a study suggesting that comets could play a role in delivering the molecular building blocks for life to planets in other galaxies. The study proposes that comets, which contain prebiotic … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged astronomy, Cambridge, chemistry, comets, Earth, GALAXY, HCN, hydrogen cyanide, Kuiper Belt, molecular building blocks for life, Neptune, origins of life, planets, prebiotic molecules, Richard Anslow, Royal Society and the Science and Technology Facilities Council, Ryugu asteroid, Solar System, STFC, UK Research and Innovation, UKRI, University of Cambridge, Wolfson College
(IN BRIEF) A recent study by University of Cambridge researchers has found that children born by third-party assisted reproduction (e.g., egg or sperm donation or surrogacy) have no difference in psychological wellbeing or quality of family relationships compared to those … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a study in a tech consultancy firm, using two robot wellbeing coaches, where 26 employees participated in weekly robot-led wellbeing sessions for four weeks. The physical appearance of the robot affected … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, News, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, Dr Micol Spitale, EPSRC, humanoid robot, mental wellbeing coaches, Minja Axelsson, Misty, Professor Hatice Gunes, QT, robots, UKRI, University of Cambridge, workplace, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) Jonathan Dawes, a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Bath, has been appointed as the new Deputy Executive Chair of the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). He brings … Read the full press release
Collaboration further expands ABB’s innovation ecosystem strategy and strengthens digital portfolio of its Smart Power division Tallarna’s software helps customers identify successful decarbonization investments and mitigate financial risks Tallarna helps identify optimal solutions for energy efficiency projects and energy cost … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Investment, Management, Small Business, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged ABB, ABB Electrification’s 2021 Startup Challenge, ABB Technology Ventures, AI, automation, clean energy, climate tech start-up, data analytics, decarbonization, electrification, Energy management, energy optimization, Giampiero Frisio, PwC, Tallarna Ltd, Tim Meanock, University of Cambridge
(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 27-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Cambridge, the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, has announced that its researchers used computer modelling to study potential new phases of matter known as prethermal discrete time crystals (DTCs). Until … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrea Pizzi, computer modelling, computer simulation, Dr Andreas Nunnenkamp, Dr Johannes Knolle, DTCs, new phases of matter, Norman Yao, prethermal discrete time crystals, prethermal DTCs, quantum physics, quantum theories, researchers, Technical University of Munich, UC Berkeley, University of Cambridge, University of Vienna
Roland Villinger will have responsibility for the newly created area of ‘Corporate and Product Strategy’ at ŠKODA AUTO as of 1 June 2021 ‘Corporate Development and Digitalisation’ and ‘Product Strategy and Modular Toolkit Management’ departments to be merged Previous Head … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andre Wehner, AUDI AG, Corporate Development, Czech car manufacturer, digitalisation, Guido Haak, KAMIQ, KAROQ, Ludwig Maximilian University, McKinsey, mobility, Modular Toolkit Management, Product Strategy, Roland Villinger, ŠKODA AUTO, Thomas Schäfer, University of Cambridge, Volkswagen Group
(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 30-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — A special 12-day online event showcasing winter wildlife in the UK is being launched by the University Museum of Zoology in Cambridge. Researchers and staff will share their enthusiasm for winter wildlife from … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Internet & Online, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 12 Days of Winter Wildlife 2020, British Trust for Ornithology, Butterflies, Cambridge University Botanic Garden wildlife, Dr Roz Wade, educational, foxes, garden birds, hibernating insects, hibernation, Kate Howlett, ladybirds, moths, online event, Professor Rebecca Kilner, Rob Jaques, spotting wildlife, squirrel, squirrels, University Museum of Zoology, University of Cambridge, water birds, WINTER, winter insect hotel, winter wildlife
(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 26-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Cambridge researchers have just released their large-scale study of the risks that countries face from dependence on water, energy and land resources finding that globalisation may be decreasing, rather than increasing, … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 14-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Cambridge, the 2nd-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world’s fourth-oldest surviving university, has announced the release of an international study on popular COVID-19 conspiracies and how they are linked … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 13-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — An international team of researchers from the University of Cambridge, the University of Bern, BRAC University and the National Heart Foundation in Bangladesh have found that strategies for the safe reopening of low … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Education, Healthcare, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged BRAC University, COVID-19, Dr Rajiv Chowdhury, Dr Shammi Luhar, epidemic, epidemiologists, European Journal of Epidemiology, LMICs, National Heart Foundation in Bangladesh, pandemic, Professor Oscar Franco, the University of Bern, University of Cambridge
Even low doses of toxic chemicals in the environment pose a significant risk to cardiovascular health, according to a report in today’s edition of The BMJ, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The researchers have also challenged the omission … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 04-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A joint research team from the University of Cambridge and Dartmouth College has developed a system for using infrared light tags to monitor face-to-face interactions. The technique could lead to a more precise understanding of … Read the full press release
The new joint centre will support innovative research into smart cities and fully integrated urban environments. CAMBRIDGE, 30-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Stephen Toope, the University of Cambridge’s Vice-Chancellor, today signed an agreement to formalise a strategic partnership with the Nanjing … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 30-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 130 students representing 18 of the UK’s top cybersecurity universities battled it out at the Inter-ACE 2018 cybersecurity challenge, hosted by the University of Cambridge. The competition, supported by GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre, and designed to attract … Read the full press release
A rare mineral with potential industrial and medical applications has been discovered on alpine plants at Cambridge University Botanic Garden. CAMBRIDGE, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University have found that the mineral vaterite, a form (polymorph) … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the UK and Denmark have developed a new method to predict the physical stability of drug candidates, which could help with the development of new and more effective medicines for patients. The technology has … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, United Kingdom
Tagged DRUGS, medicines, pharma, Professor Axel Zeitler, solids, University of Cambridge, University of Copenhagen
A new and relatively simple technique for mapping the wiring of the brain has shown a correlation between how well connected an individual’s brain regions are and their intelligence, say researchers at the University of Cambridge. CAMBRIDGE, 03-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 05-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Stephen Toope became the 346th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, succeeding Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz He was formally admitted to the office of Vice-Chancellor at a ceremony held this morning in the University’s Senate … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 05-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Cambridge is on the hunt for its best student vlogger with £200 of video kit and expert mentoring up for grabs. Today the University of Cambridge launches #vlogbridge, a competition to find the best 60 second film made … Read the full press release
A political leader who seeks to make his nation “great again” and a time when ‘post-truth’ rhetoric appears to support political ambitions. Not Trump’s America, but Rome 2,000 years ago. CAMBRIDGE, 28-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The elusive, glorious past has … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Politics, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aeneid, book, Dr Elena Giusti, Emperor Augustus’ regime, University of Cambridge, Virgil's poem
Much of the world-changing research at the University of Cambridge is underpinned by postdocs – qualified researchers with fixed term contracts. CAMBRIDGE, 28-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With more postdoctoral researchers than most other institutions, Cambridge sees postdocs as key to its … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 30-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The journals and scrapbooks of Pierre de L’Estoile have for generations provided a vivid picture of France in a time of religious upheaval. Now Cambridge historian Tom Hamilton has written the first book devoted to the … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 30-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — An international group of researchers has dated a large volcanic eruption in Iceland to within a few months. The eruption, which is the oldest volcanic eruption to be precisely dated at high northern latitudes, occurred shortly … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 01-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — An artificial intelligence system designed by researchers at the University of Cambridge is able to detect pain levels in sheep, which could aid in early diagnosis and treatment of common, but painful, conditions in animals. … Read the full press release
A study carried out in mice may help explain why dieting can be an inefficient way to lose weight: key brain cells act as a trigger to prevent us burning calories when food is scarce. CAMBRIDGE, 24-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — “Weight … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, United Kingdom
Tagged brain cells, dieting, Dr Clémence Blouet, Dr Luke Burke, University of Cambridge
Researchers have shown how singularities – which are normally only found at the centre of black holes and hidden from view – could exist in highly curved three-dimensional space. CAMBRIDGE, 24-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, have … Read the full press release
Researchers engaged with people across the East of England and found anxiety and resentment, as well as a broad consensus that the UK should remain in the single market. CAMBRIDGE, 24-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new report on public attitudes to the … Read the full press release
Treasures from the world’s largest and most important collection of medieval Jewish manuscripts – chronicling 1,000 years of history in Old Cairo – have gone on display in Cambridge today for a six-month-long exhibition at Cambridge University Library. CAMBRIDGE, 27-Apr-2017 … Read the full press release
Asian elephants are able to recognise their bodies as obstacles to success in problem-solving, further strengthening evidence of their intelligence and self-awareness, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge. CAMBRIDGE, 19-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Self-awareness in both … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Josh Plotnik, Elephants, Rachel Dale, Think Elephants International, University of Cambridge
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have succeeded in growing miniature functional models of the lining of the womb (uterus) in culture. These organoids, as they are known, could provide new insights into the early stages of pregnancy and conditions … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 20-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Are our measures of poverty and well-being too narrow? Judith Schleicher and Bhaskar Vira from Cambridge’s Conservation Research Initiative think so. Writing for The Conversation, they argue that we should include access to nature in these … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Access to Nature, Bhaskar Vira, Judith Schleicher, Measures of Poverty, University of Cambridge
As more and more crime moves online, computer scientists, criminologists and legal academics have joined forces in Cambridge to improve our understanding and responses to cybercrime, helping governments, businesses and ordinary users construct better defences. CAMBRIDGE, 21-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — We’ve … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 28-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An analysis of a new drug’s journey to market, published today in the BMJ, shines a light on financial practices that see some major pharmaceutical companies relying on a cycle of acquisitions, profits from high … Read the full press release
An approach that could reduce the chances of drugs failing during the later stages of clinical trials has been demonstrated by a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). CAMBRIDGE, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The technique involves … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged DNA encoding drug, GSK, Human genetics, Professor Nick Wareham, University of Cambridge
Urban birds are less afraid of litter than their country cousins, according to a new study, which suggests they may learn that litter in cities is not dangerous. The research could help birds to adapt to urban settings better, helping … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Alison Greggor, Gates Cambridge Scholar, University of Cambridge, Urban birds
CAMBRIDGE, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As they struggled to maintain their grip on India as the jewel in the colonial crown, the British attempted to mould the character of India’s princes. Research by Teresa Segura-Garcia into the remarkable story of Sayaji Rao … Read the full press release
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