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Alumnus’ start-up sets sights on accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable mobility

An electric-aircraft-powertrain start-up, co-founded by alumnus Tobias Kahnert, is pushing the boundaries of innovation to develop and manufacture batteries and charging solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – identified as a new niche market for the company. EFT Mobility – formerly known as Electric Flytrain (...

Cambridge scientist takes her research to Parliament

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 range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of STEM for BRITAIN on Tuesday 11 th March. May Ching’...

Cambridge to trial cutting-edge semiconductor technologies for wider use in major European project

The University of Cambridge is one of two UK participants named as part of the PIXEurope consortium, a collaboration between research organisations from across Europe, which will develop and manufacture prototypes of their products based on photonic chips. Photonic chips transmit and manipulate light instead of electricity...

CISL REPORT: Circular Solar: The Opportunities For Increased Circularity In The Solar PV Industry

New report from CISL, E.ON Group Innovation and IfM Engage explores the challenges and circular solutions associated with the expected increase in end-of-life solar PV waste over the coming years, highlighting the need to avoid causing an environmental crisis by addressing the climate crisis. Download the Circular Solar...

New global map promises to better pinpoint vital rare earth deposits

Cambridge geoscientists are developing an atlas that could lead to a more complete understanding of how viable rare earth element deposits form and help locate more secure sources, by mapping the global distribution of critical metals deposits within unusual igneous rocks. Rare earth elements are vital components in many...

Prof Dame Clare Grey awarded Richard R. Ernst Gold Medal

Congratulations to Prof. Dame Clare Grey, who was honoured at the 2025 Richard R. Ernst Lecture for her contributions in the field of battery research. The award recognises Dame Clare Grey's significant work in battery research and energy storage. Read the full article here

Cambridge signs sustainable research agreement

The University of Cambridge has become a signatory to the ground-breaking Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice, joining 70 signatories and supporting organisations at the time of writing. Developed collaboratively by representatives from across the UK’s research and innovation...

Dame Lynn Gladden appointed to the Council for Science and Technology

Dame Lynn takes on key advisory role with government

Professor Dame Lynn Gladden to provide strategic guidance on science and technology policy for the UK government.

Realising the hidden value of plastics

Recycling plastic waste is difficult and often unprofitable. Reisner group spinout Protonera has the perfect solution. The Reisner lab has developed technology which can convert waste plastics with sunlight into hydrogen gas and valuable compounds such as glycolate, which is used in the cosmetics industry. Now the team has...

Cambridge talent recognised in 2025 New Year Honours

Academics and staff at both the University of Cambridge and Colleges feature in the 2025 list, which recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK. Professor Rachel Oliver , who also receives an OBE, is a materials engineer, inventor and commercial spinout founder. A Fellow of Robinson College, she is...