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Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

Francis Galton, measurement, psychometrics and social progress

In this talk Harvey Goldstein looks at the work of Francis Galton, a pioneer of modern social measurement, and traces the influence he has had over the century since his death. The talk looks at the scientific status of Galton’s work and subsequent developments within psychometrics and education, including the use of factor analysis and item response models.

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

Secrets of the scarab beetle

A lunchtime talk at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Teaching mathematics & Hungary: what’s the link? what is geogebra?

Come & find out about: The Cambridge Centre for Innovation in technological education and research centres in Szeged, Hungary

In praise of shadows: installations and archives

An Illustrated Lecture by Edmund de Waal

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

Lunchtime talk

Introduction to the Alfred Wallis display with Kettle's Yard Director, Andrew Nairne

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

Newnham College Jane Harrison memorial lecture 2012 by Dame Stella Rimington

The changing face of national security: one woman's experiences

A Conversation with Adam Thorpe

Adam Thorpe will come to Cambridge to discuss his latest novel Flight. He will read from his work and there will also be the opportunity to purchase a signed copy (£16.99).

Evolution and belief (Cambridge University Press bookshop)

Robert Asher discusses his new book on the evidence for evolution and its implications for religion

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.