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Cambridge Computer Lab Ring

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The Cambridge Computer Lab Ring is a members' association for staff and graduates of the Cambridge University Computer Laboratory. It was formed in 2002 by Stephen Allott as a non-profit, independent and voluntary members’ association, and was absorbed into the Cambridge University Computer Laboratory in 2012. It was named by Sir Maurice Wilkes after the Cambridge Ring.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Cambridge Computer Lab Ring is a members' association for staff and graduates of the Cambridge University Computer Laboratory. It was formed in 2002 by Stephen Allott as a non-profit, independent and voluntary members’ association, and was absorbed into the Cambridge University Computer Laboratory in 2012. It was named by Sir Maurice Wilkes after the Cambridge Ring.2

The story

Founded by Stephen Allott.1

Founded in 1937 as the Mathematical Laboratory, the Cambridge Computer Laboratory was at the forefront of the development of computing through the twentieth century. This included the introduction of the world's first full-year taught course in computer science, the Cambridge Diploma in Computer Science.

With several alumni going on to found successful technology companies, notably in computer software, several University of Cambridge alumni and staff saw benefit in forming a network that would allow graduates to get "a lifetime benefit from their Cambridge degrees, professionally, technically and socially."[1]

To this end Head of the Computer Laboratory Professor Ian Leslie directed Stephen Allott, a Cambridge graduate who had recently scaled software provider Micromuse to $7.8 billion following its floatation on the Nasdaq, to form an alumni association. This led to the introduction of a programme of events to promote "intellectual rigour" and to connect alumni.[2] In 2005, Allott and others established the annual Hall of Fame awards.

From Wikipedia’s article on Cambridge Computer Lab Ring, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

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