Fossilised dinosaur brain discovered

A team of Cambridge scientists, working with the University of Western Australia, has confirmed the discovery of the first fossilised dinosaur brain. The fossil, originally discovered in Sussex more than a decade ago by amateur Jamie Hiscock, has been preserved in highly acidic, low-oxygen water that has ‘pickled’ the brain tissue of the dinosaur, believed to be an Iguanodon, in the 133 million years since the 30-foot long reptile died.

WomCam election beset by confusion

By-elections for the WomCam executive committee have been disrupted by a mistake that has left several students off the electoral roll. CUSU Women’s Officer Audrey Sebatindira blamed an “admin error,” but did not specify how many students were affected. Those accidentally left off the roll were permitted to submit a paper ballot, but only within narrow windows on Wednesday and Thursday.

Anglia Ruskin shortlisted for green award

Anglia Ruskin University has been nominated in the Sustainable Business category at the 2017 Sustainability Leaders Awards in recognition of its commitment to sustainability in the research, curriculum, and operation of the institution. Anglia Ruskin was the first UK university to sign up to the Rio+20 declaration, a commitment to sustainable practices in higher education. It also  founded the Global Sustainability Institute in 2011, which is dedicated to research in this area. The winner in all 19 categories of the Sustainability Leaders Awards will be announced in January next year.

Cat-astrophe averted at Trinity Hall

A missing cat who went on a week-long adventure in Cambridge has been returned to his owners. Wally, a six-month-old tabby cat, had become a frequent visitor to Trinity Hall and other colleges in the centre of Cambridge, where he became an instant favourite of students. Once Wally had been identified as missing, he was swiftly caught and returned to his delighted owners