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Read more at: A research paper on neuroarchitecture and biophilia by members of the BBP research group, Cleo Valentine, Heather Mitcheltree and Koen Steemers, is featured on the front cover of the international academic journal ‘Buildings’

A research paper on neuroarchitecture and biophilia by members of the BBP research group, Cleo Valentine, Heather Mitcheltree and Koen Steemers, is featured on the front cover of the international academic journal ‘Buildings’

28 May 2024

Click here to read the full article. For more on the BBP (Behaviour and Building Performance) research group visit: https://www.arct.cam.ac.uk/research/the-martin-centre/behaviour-and-building-performance


Read more at: Alumnus Dr Wesam Al Asali's Syria and Spain based practice IWLab, co-founded with Dr. Iyas Shahin, has recently won the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture

Alumnus Dr Wesam Al Asali's Syria and Spain based practice IWLab, co-founded with Dr. Iyas Shahin, has recently won the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture

15 May 2024

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture award, held under the patronage of UNESCO, recognizes the contributions of five architects who exemplify principles of sustainable development and a participatory architectural approach to societal needs across the globe. Wesam Al Asali received the award alongside scholars and...


Read more at: 2nd year student Sam El-bahja has written a blog post for Humanise.org exploring the 'challenge of boring architecture'

2nd year student Sam El-bahja has written a blog post for Humanise.org exploring the 'challenge of boring architecture'

10 May 2024

Read the full blog post here: https://www.humanise.org/opinions/is-boring-let-me-tell-you-why


Read more at: The Department congratulates Otto Copping (MArch) on being awarded the 2024 KPF Traveling Fellowship

The Department congratulates Otto Copping (MArch) on being awarded the 2024 KPF Traveling Fellowship

9 May 2024

The KPF Travel Fellowship awards $10,000 (USD) to students in their penultimate year, to use during a summer of travel before their final year of study. For more information visit: https://www.kpf.com/news/kpf-announces-2024-traveling-fellowship-winners _otto_copping_kpf_travel_scholarship_portfolio_p.1_only.jpg


Read more at: Faculty member Dr Ramit Debnath has been awarded a UKRI-EPSRC Responsible AI UK grant (£650,000) as a Co-PI to address the economic challenges of the rapid advances in AI

Faculty member Dr Ramit Debnath has been awarded a UKRI-EPSRC Responsible AI UK grant (£650,000) as a Co-PI to address the economic challenges of the rapid advances in AI

8 May 2024

For more information visit: https://www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/responsible-trustworthy-ai/


Read more at: Professor Flora Samuel will be giving an Erasmus Seminar at Downing College on May 8 2024 on 'The Cambridge Room: engagement and inclusion in spatial planning'

Professor Flora Samuel will be giving an Erasmus Seminar at Downing College on May 8 2024 on 'The Cambridge Room: engagement and inclusion in spatial planning'

3 May 2024

Planning consultation typically takes the form of a tick box exercise, one that typically elicits responses from around 2% of the population. This talk describes a series of pragmatic research projects that have sought to improve inclusion in spatial planning, culminating in a discussion of the Cambridge Room, an ‘urban...


Read more at: Dr. Matteo Zallio and Cambridge Enterprise Revolutionise Workplace Inclusion with Innovative Consultancy Tools

Dr. Matteo Zallio and Cambridge Enterprise Revolutionise Workplace Inclusion with Innovative Consultancy Tools

1 May 2024

Dr. Matteo Zallio epitomises the transformative power of consultancy in driving immediate, scalable impact through Cambridge Enterprise. Through his pioneering work with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), he has developed the IDEA audit tool—a cutting-edge, people-centric solution for fostering inclusion...


Read more at: Cambridge Sustainable Design Group is hosting a research seminar series entitled "Digital Image of the City: Application and Policy Implication of Street View Image Analysis"

Cambridge Sustainable Design Group is hosting a research seminar series entitled "Digital Image of the City: Application and Policy Implication of Street View Image Analysis"

15 April 2024

This series of events comprises three online lectures and an in-person event. The seminars discuss the latest developments in urban studies on street view image analysis. Each session will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements and trends in the field, offering an excellent opportunity for knowledge...


Read more at: Dr Ronita Bardhan speaks to Time Magazine raising concerns around outdoor public events and heatwaves in India

Dr Ronita Bardhan speaks to Time Magazine raising concerns around outdoor public events and heatwaves in India

15 April 2024

Read the full article here: How Extreme Heat Will Impact India's Election | TIME


Read more at: The Department congratulates 3rd year students Georgia Gollogly and Gianluca Vartan on being selected today to compete in the respective women's and men's ightweight Boat Race crews 2024

The Department congratulates 3rd year students Georgia Gollogly and Gianluca Vartan on being selected today to compete in the respective women's and men's ightweight Boat Race crews 2024

15 March 2024

The lightweight Boat Race is held the day before the openweight boat races on the same course from Putney to Mortlake. The lightweight crew have trained alongside the openweights since August 2023. Georgia Gollogly will be joined in the women's lightweight crew by Charlotte Macey from the Department of History of Art. For...