We are very grateful to our sponsors, who enable us to offer over 100 events completely free of charge for 25,000 members of the public every year during the UK's largest free science festival.
- Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press is dedicated to publishing and printing for the advancement of learning, knowledge and research worldwide. The Press is a leading educational publisher in the UK, publishing high-quality, curriculum-based books and software for primary and secondary schools, and publishes a range of textbooks and resources to support teaching in international schools. The Press supports many projects at the University of Cambridge which benefit the public, and has supported the Cambridge Science Festival for many years. www.cambridge.org - Medical Research Council (MRC)
The Medical Research Council is dedicated to improving human health through excellent science. It invests on behalf of the UK taxpayer. Its work ranges from molecular level science to public health research, carried out in universities, hospitals and a network of its own units and institutes. The MRC liaises with the Health Departments, the National Health Service and industry to take account of the public's needs. The results have led to some of the most significant discoveries in medical science and benefited the health and wealth of millions of people in the UK and around the world. - Microsoft Research
Microsoft Research Cambridge is one of the largest computer science research laboratories in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through fundamental, cross-disciplinary research, we aim to drive innovation in the region, push the boundaries of computing, challenge scientific convention and ultimately further scientific knowledge. We have long-standing collaborations with academic, government and commercial institutions on a broad range of research programmes. In particular, we seek to build relationships with universities, government agencies and industry partners to enhance innovation. Through our work, and work with our partners, we strive to inspire and educate the scientists of tomorrow. We aim to help fuel future discovery and ensure that Europe continues its heritage of scientific and technological innovation. To this end, we have programmes that support education from primary through to PhD levels - including scholarships, research fellowships, summer schools and guest lectures. We also work with industry and academic partners to provide guidance on science in education. - Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust is the largest independent charity in the UK and the second largest medical research charity in the world. It funds innovative biomedical research, in the UK and internationally, spending around £500 million each year to support the brightest scientists with the best ideas. The Wellcome Trust supports public debate about biomedical research and its impact on health and wellbeing.
- University of Cambridge Active Community Fund
The Active Community Fund supports community initiatives which use University of Cambridge staff or students as volunteers. It funds local, national and international community projects - anything from the Cambridge Science Festival, to befriending services for elderly people, to law students volunteering in the Citizens Advice Bureau. - Royal Society of Chemistry
The leading organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Activities span education and training, conferences and science policy. - Science AAAS
Science is a leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary. The AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) is Science's publisher and a leading voice for the interests of scientists worldwide. The organization's mission is to "advance science and serve society". It does this not only through publication of Science, but through public outreach, activities to boost international scientific cooperation and sustainable development, policy advocacy, educational programs, press relations, and efforts to boost the public understanding of - and appreciation of - the scientific enterprise. The AAAS undertakes programs and activities that promote science to the public and monitor issues which affect the scientific community - The Technology Partnership Group (TTP)
TTP Group has become Europe's leading independent technology development and licensing company. Its primary objective is to create new business based on advances in technology. TTP Group has supported the Cambridge Science Festival for several years as part of its commitment to the importance of scientific education.
- Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University provides quality education and training which directly benefits professionals, businesses, and the economies, and which is responsive to local needs and national initiatives. Anglia Ruskin University offers a large selection of science and technology based degrees courses. The University promotes collaborative links between science and technology sectors and higher education which foster development and mutual benefit. The Faculty of Science and Technology contains the Department of Built Environment, Department of Computing, Department of Design and Technology, Department of Forensic Science and Chemistry, Department of Life Sciences, Department of Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing, Department of Psychology
Environmental Sciences Research Centre [Research], Bioengineering Research Group [Research]. - Cambridge Science Park
Established by Trinity College in 1970, Cambridge Science Park is the UK's oldest and most prestigious science park. Now home to over 90 hi-tech companies and 5,000 personnel, Cambridge Science Park continues to attract new businesses, from small start-ups and spin-outs to subsidiaries of multinational corporations. Key aims of the Cambridge Science Park include providing and fostering close links with the scientific excellence of Cambridge University; facilitating technology transfer; supporting R&D companies from start-up to floatation; providing a green and environmentally sustainable park environment; and providing high quality, flexible laboratory and office buildings to a community of compatible neighbours also involved in scientific research and development. - Research Councils UK (RCUK)
The RCUK Science in Society Unit brings together the Research Councils' activities to raise public awareness and engagement in science and innovation. This includes work with schools, scientific researchers, and the general public. RCUK is supporting several events at the Cambridge Science Festival during National Science and Engineering Week through its National Science Week Awards (NSWA) grants programme. - Society of Chemical Industry
The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) is an international forum where scientists have the opportunity to share information between sectors as diverse as food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science and safety. Founded in 1881, SCI's principal objective has been to further the application of chemistry and related sciences for the public benefit. It aims to promote the exchange of information, knowledge and opinion between all those interested in the development and application of science globally. More at www.soci.org
- BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
- Cambridge Evening News
- Q103
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