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Inside the 2D Materials Training Programme Shaping Future Scientists

27 March 2026

A cohort of 12 doctoral students from the UK’s flagship Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) are spending 10 days at the Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) , gaining hands-on experience with advanced characterisation techniques and exploring new directions in graphene and related technologies. The...

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Graphene-Based Sensor Could Give Robots a Human-Like Sense of Touch

25 March 2026

Image credit: PixelLabs from Pixabay. Robots are getting better at seeing and moving through the world, but feeling it remains far harder. Now, researchers at the University of Cambridge say they have developed a miniature tactile sensor that could bring robotic touch much closer to that of human fingertips. The device...

Cambridge Graphene Centre Welcomes International Delegation To Strengthen Global Graphene Partnerships

11 March 2026

An international delegation of industry and research leaders working at the forefront of graphene commercialisation were welcomed to the Cambridge Graphene Centre. The visit brought together representatives from Korea, Germany and the UK, reflecting the increasingly global ecosystem around two-dimensional (2D) materials.

A University of Cambridge spin-out company working to improve AI efficiency and bandwidth has raised €25 million in new funding.

26 March 2025

CamGraPhIC - co-founded Professor Andrea Ferrari, Director of the Cambridge Graphene Centre , and Dr Marco Romagnoli of CNIT in Italy - is developing new types of photonic circuits for energy-efficient, high-bandwidth, optical interconnect technology. The investment will support continued innovation in graphene photonics...

Cambridge Graphene Centre Successfully Installs Park NX20 AFM for LMRF, Advancing Nanoscale Research

7 March 2025

On 7 March 2025 , the Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) celebrated the successful sign-off of the Park NX20 Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) , a major milestone for the Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF) . This state-of-the-art system will significantly enhance CGC’s capabilities in nanoscale material characterization ...

Cambridge Graphene Centre Receives Cutting-Edge AFM Equipment from Park Systems for LMRF Project

31 January 2025

The Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) has received a state-of-the-art Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) from Park Systems as part of the Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF) project. This advanced AFM system, the NX20 model, is set to enhance research capabilities in the exploration of layered materials, providing critical...

Cambridge Joins PIXEurope to Revolutionise Photonic Chips

2 January 2025

The University of Cambridge has been selected as one of two UK institutions in PIXEurope, a prestigious European consortium of 20 research organisations aimed at advancing photonic chip technology. Unlike traditional electronic chips, photonic chips use light to deliver faster, more energy-efficient performance. Leading...

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visits Cambridge Graphene Centre

5 November 2024

During the recent visit by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, the Cambridge Graphene Centre played a central role in showcasing the cutting-edge collaboration between Cambridge and Manchester in the field of advanced materials. Professor Andrea Ferrari, Director of the Centre, hosted discussions with colleagues from...

A Fantastic Success at the QAMSS Community Day

4 November 2024

On 4th November 2024 , the QAMSS Community Day brought together leading researchers, industry experts, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of Quantum and Advanced Materials technologies for a sustainable future. The event, held at the University of Cambridge, served as a dynamic platform for fostering...

Human body digital twins

12 March 2024

A digital twin (DT) of the human body is a virtual representation of an individual’s physiological state, created using real-time data from sensors and medical devices, with the purpose of simulating, predicting and optimizing health outcomes through advanced analysis and modelling. Human body DTs have the potential to...

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Inside the 2D Materials Training Programme Shaping Future Scientists

27 March 2026

Graphene-Based Sensor Could Give Robots a Human-Like Sense of Touch

25 March 2026

Cambridge Graphene Centre Welcomes International Delegation To Strengthen Global Graphene Partnerships

11 March 2026

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See the latest news from the Cambridge Graphene Centre - research highlights, awards, events and more...

Inside the 2D Materials Training Programme Shaping Future Scientists

Graphene-Based Sensor Could Give Robots a Human-Like Sense of Touch

Cambridge Graphene Centre Welcomes International Delegation To Strengthen Global Graphene Partnerships

A University of Cambridge spin-out company working to improve AI efficiency and bandwidth has raised €25 million in new funding.

Cambridge Graphene Centre Successfully Installs Park NX20 AFM for LMRF, Advancing Nanoscale Research

Cambridge Graphene Centre Receives Cutting-Edge AFM Equipment from Park Systems for LMRF Project

Cambridge Joins PIXEurope to Revolutionise Photonic Chips

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visits Cambridge Graphene Centre

A Fantastic Success at the QAMSS Community Day

Human body digital twins

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