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Enass Abo-Hamed Finalist in Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards

Images copyright Cartier

Jun 24 2015

Chemistry Department postdoctoral researcher Enass Abo-Hamed has been nominated as a finalist in the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards.

Expanding the DNA alphabet

DNA representation courtesy of Andy Leppard

Jun 23 2015

A rare DNA base, previously thought to be a temporary modification, has been shown to be stable in mammalian DNA, suggesting that it plays a key role in cellular function.

A-level students visit the Hunter Group

Image courtesy of the Hunter Group

Jun 23 2015

16 students from Manchester visited the Hunter Group on 12 June to find out more about chemical research at the University of Cambridge.

Catalysis@Cambridge Showcase

Image courtesy of Department of Chemistry Photography

Jun 23 2015

On 14 April Catalysis@Cambridge hosted its first Showcase and Networking Event.

Informal Talk highlights the need for creativity in science

Photo by Nathan Pitt

Jun 15 2015

"Move out of your comfort zone to further your career, think out of the box”

Using supercomputers to understand the weather

Jun 10 2015

Dr Amanda Maycock talks to the Cambridge news about her work in climate science.

Chemistry beyond the first year

Enjoying a pizza lunch before the talk on chemistry courses

Jun 9 2015

Over 160 undergrads turned out for a pizza lunch followed by an informative talk on “Chemistry beyond the first year,” on the 14th and 19th of May.

Chris Hunter elected Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy

Image courtesy of the Royal Irish Academy

Jun 9 2015

Chris Hunter was elected an Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy in a ceremony in Dublin on 29th May.

University of Cambridge celebrates 10 million views on YouTube

Image courtesy Cambridge University

Jun 8 2015

The University of Cambridge's YouTube channel has reached over 50,000 subscribers and over 10 million views.

Applications Open for Fifth Round of Returning Carers Scheme

The Athena SWAN committee photo courtesy Caroline Hancox

Jun 8 2015

Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Returning Carers Scheme.

Enass Abo-Hamed Finalist in Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards

Expanding the DNA alphabet

A-level students visit the Hunter Group

Catalysis@Cambridge Showcase

Informal Talk highlights the need for creativity in science

Using supercomputers to understand the weather

Chemistry beyond the first year

Chris Hunter elected Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy

University of Cambridge celebrates 10 million views on YouTube

Applications Open for Fifth Round of Returning Carers Scheme

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