Image:Cosmic Wonder

13 January
2023

Cosmic Wonder

Cambridge researchers create tetrataenite rare-earth-free magnets in the laboratory, which could help in the transition to low-carbon technologies.

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03 January
2023

Early career researchers talk about the importance of funding support

The Cambridge Philosophical Society has funded a number of early career researchers at The Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (INI) in Cambridge, as part of the Society's grants and funding for scientists of the future.

Image:Scientific treasures shown at the Wren Library

24 November
2022

Scientific treasures shown at the Wren Library

Following on from our summer visit to the National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) on Bletchley Park, CPS visited the Wren Library at Trinity College Cambridge. The tour was kindly hosted by Dr Nicolas Bell, Librarian at The Wren.

Image:History beneath our feet

02 August
2022

History beneath our feet

Society Fellow in Earth Sciences, Professor Marian Holness explores the geological and social history of cobbles at Trinity College Cambridge.

Image:George Howard Darwin and the ‘Public’ Understanding of Nature

11 July
2022

George Howard Darwin and the ‘Public’ Understanding of Nature

Dr. Edwin Rose will give a talk on George Howard Darwin (1845–1912), Charles Darwin's second child and twice president of the Society.

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08 July
2022

Darwin in Conversation

Cambridge University Library will be holding an exhibition of Charles Darwin’s letters from 9 July – 4 December 2022. Cambridge Philosophical Society has a long relationship with the Darwin family, which goes back to the very early days of Charles Darwin's career and that of the Society.

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THE FUTURES OF MEDICINE - One Day Meeting

Organisers: Professor Ashok Venkitarama, Dr James Fraser and Dr Nick Pugh.

  • 09:00 - 18:00 Cambridge University Engineering Department

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Cambridge University Engineering Department. Constance Tipper Lecture Theatre.

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