Cambridge joins UK Quantum SuperConnector to accelerate commercial success of quantum research Sarah Collins Fri, 11/06/2026 - 14:27 A consortium of five of the UK’s top universities, including the University of Cambridge, has announced the launch of the UK Quantum SuperConnector, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between quantum research and commercial success.The initiative will create a UK-wide community of […]

Jason Beer KC appointed to conduct Part Two of Independent Review following the death of Professor Jason Arday Craig Brierley Wed, 11/04/2026 - 12:00 Jason Beer KC has been appointed to chair Part Two of the Independent Review established by the University of Cambridge following the death of Professor Jason Arday in August 2026.Mr Beer is a leading barrister, specialising in public inquiries, inquests, corporate […]

Comets didn’t seed life on Earth after all, new study suggests Sarah Collins Wed, 10/28/2026 - 10:00 The theory that comets delivered the molecular building blocks for life on Earth is a long-standing one, since comets are known to carry many of these molecules. However, a new study challenges this idea. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, found the cometary delivery of these building blocks would be […]

Brazil's presidential elections linked to decades of fluctuating environmental destruction – study Fred Lewsey Thu, 10/22/2026 - 14:05 A University of Cambridge-led analysis of maps made from satellite imagery covering over three decades and seven presidents shows how the winner of Brazil’s national elections since 1990 directly affected the preservation of its globally vital ecosystems.The study reveals a […]