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Srijit Seal in Centre for Molecular Informatic (CMI), Bender Group taken by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge.

May 13 2025

Experts across sectors are promoting machine learning as a humane, effective alternative to animal testing, reshaping chemical safety.

From left to right: S. Marchesan, N. Bampos, B. Milani, J. Keeler, E.Longo, J. Nitschke. Image by Michael Webb ©University of Cambridge.

May 2 2025

On 24 April, the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at Cambridge hosted a delegation from the University of Trieste (Italy) to mark the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.

Image by Nathan Pitt ©University of Cambridge

Apr 24 2025

On 4 April 2025, Professors Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman hosted the “Frontiers in Biophysics and Chemical Biology” Symposium.

 

STEM Smart outreach event in the department, 2023. Courtesy Nathan Pitt © University of Cambridge

Apr 7 2025

New independent UCAS analysis shows attainment and outcomes for educationally disadvantaged and under-represented students improved after STEM SMART programme – launched following COVID-19 learning disruption.

12 March 2025

May Ching Lai, a final year PhD student at  the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, hailing from Melaka, has been awarded the Bronze medal in the Chemistry category at STEM for BRITAIN 2025. She presented her research at Parliament to a range of politicians...

Erwin Reisner and Nick Thomas-Symonds MP.

Mar 19 2025

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, the Paymaster General and Minister with responsibility for EU relations, visited Cambridge on Thursday 13 March. 

11 March 2025

Miss May Ching Lai, a final year PhD student at the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, hailing from Malaysia, is attending Parliament to present her chemistry research to a...

Defects in a flexible sheet, courtesy Dr Camille Scalliet.

Feb 27 2025

Scientists discover how defects in the surface of two-dimensional sheets alter ripple effects, even freezing the sheet’s motion altogether.

Solar fuel generator courtesy of Virgil Andrei.

Feb 24 2025

Tiny copper ‘nano-flowers’ have been attached to an artificial leaf to produce clean fuels and chemicals that are the backbone of modern energy and manufacturing.

11 February 2025

Congratulations to Chris Pickard whose paper "Letter Feasible Route to High-Temperature Ambient-Pressure Hydride Superconductivity" has been selected as one of the top 2% to be highlighted in Physical Review Letter's "Collection of the Year 2024"

DALAM, the University of the Arctic Thematic Network on the Decolonization of Arctic Library and Archives Metadata focuses on library subject headings and classification systems, archival descriptions, and other metadata that are incorrect, culturally inappropriate, derogatory or otherwise unacceptable within polar libraries and archives. Established in 2023, DALAM is bringing together resources related to the decolonization of metadata, creating spaces for people to come together to discuss these issues and providing education and training on these topics to the library and archival community as well as to the general public. Peter Lund of SPRI and others write about recent work, in a success story "DALAM Network Educates about Decolonization of Metadata".

Gareth Rees, professor of polar geoinformatics at the Scott Polar Research Institute, has been shortlisted for the 2025 medal of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), for his outstanding achievements in educating a generation of researchers, dedication to outreach activities and exploration of different ways to work with the Arctic and its people. IASC Medals are awarded in recognition of exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic. The winner is expected to be announced at the end of February.

Gareth Rees, professor of polar geoinformatics at the Scott Polar Research Institute, has been shortlisted for the 2025 medal of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), for his outstanding achievements in educating a generation of researchers, dedication to outreach activities and exploration of different ways to work with the Arctic and its people. IASC Medals are awarded in recognition of exceptional and sustained contributions to the understanding of the Arctic. The winner is expected to be announced at the end of February.

Rachael Garrett, Moran Professor of Conservation and Development at the Department of Geography has joined the Joint Committee of the UK's Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) as an independent member. This is a public appointment made through an application and competition. JNCC is the only statutory nature advisor to all four countries of the UK. The Joint Committee is a leadership body at the JNCC which includes independent members alongside members from Nature England, NatureScot, and Natural Resources Wales. The Joint Committee and JNCC provide scientific evidence and advice to help decision makers turn science into action for nature to guide the UK on a sustainable path. The JNCC works across land and sea with partners throughout the UK, the UK Overseas Territories, the Crown Dependencies and around the world.