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Scientists have developed a new technique that has enabled ultra-powerful MRI scanners to identify tiny differences in patients’ brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy. It has allowed doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, to offer the patients surgery to cure their condition.

A delegation of university representatives and innovation leaders from Cambridge, UK, recently visited Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to examine one of the world’s most successful innovation hubs.

For International Women’s Day (8 March), the Cambridge Festival (19 March – 4 April) is celebrating some of the remarkable contributions of women across diverse fields. From philosophy and music to AI and cosmology, the festival will highlight the pioneering work of women who have shaped our understanding of the world in profound ways

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system.

This gift builds on their previous support for student mental health and wellbeing, providing a unique and transformational addition to mental health research at Cambridge and beyond.

The new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will transform how we diagnose and treat cancer.

The Scholarship is celebrating its anniversary by showcasing the impact eight scholars have made over the years.

Academics and staff at the University of Cambridge and Colleges feature in the 2025 list, which recognizes the achievements and service of people across the UK.

Interactions with friends and family boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.