A delicate ecosystem

Cambridge has become a hi-tech hub to rival California’s Silicon Valley. But how was the so-called “Silicon Fen” born, and how is it continuing to thrive?

A radical tradition

Formed by students fleeing persecution, the University of Cambridge has fostered a spirit of iconoclasm, disruption and intellectual freedom for 800 years and counting

800 years of innovation

The University of Cambridge’s history spans eight centuries of transformative thinking that has changed the world as we know it 

Testing times

The challenge of educating an expanding global population is one that international education programmes are meeting head on

The business plan

Got a brilliant idea? Great. Now write a business plan to support it and get your venture off the ground

Recruitment resources

Tools such as recruitment agencies and online job boards are essential to help you in your search for work

Network know-how

Knowing the right people can play a big role in getting a job, so establishing a network of professional contacts is crucial

THE NEXT BIG THING

Researchers at Cambridge are exploring new technology that will reshape the world of tomorrow