WHAT'S ON

Casting Brucciani: death masks, tight rope walkers, boxers and murderers

Join Dr Rebecca Wade for an illuminating talk on Brucciani, supplier of plaster casts of ancient and modern statues during the 19th-20th centuries. The talk will take place in the atmospheric surroundings of the Museum of Classical Archaeology's Cast Gallery among many of the casts, which Brucciani himself supplied. Dr Wade will also be answering questions after her talk.

Art Speak

Enjoy half an hour looking at and talking about art at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Henry VIII: the quest for an heir

Producing an heir obsessed all the Tudor monarchs, for the future of a fragile dynasty was at stake. In the case of Henry VIII we usually focus on the pregnancy history of his wives, but not on Henry's own issues with fertility. This lecture will look at his anxieties, and the resources—medical, religious, political—on which he drew to secure a male heir.

Pompeii live from the British Museum

Having trouble getting tickets for the British Museum's wonderful Life and Death: Pompeii and Herculaneum exhibition? Fear not, Cineworld Cambridge is showing a live screening of the exhibition, featuring Professor Mary Beard and the Exhibition Curator Paul Roberts. A team from the Museum of Classical Archaeology will also be present to share some exciting objects from our collection with you.

The genies on the stairs: a 3,000 year journey from Assyria to Cambridge

Join Eleanor Robson, University of Cambridge, for a lunchtime talk at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

MRC open week

To celebrate the MRC’s 100th birthday, MRC scientists the length and breadth of the country are taking part in Open Week, throwing open their doors to give visitors a taste of some of the awe-inspiring science that goes on in our establishments.

House guests

Join Dr Mark Elliot, Curator for Anthropology, Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology for a lunchtime talk.

House guests

Join Heather Lane, Librarian and Keeper of Collections, The Polar Museum for a lunchtime talk.

Clive Wilmer: poetry reading

A reading to launch Clive Wilmer's 'New and Collected Poems' from Carcanet Press.

MRC open week

To celebrate the MRC’s 100th birthday, MRC scientists the length and breadth of the country are taking part in Open Week, throwing open their doors to give visitors a taste of some of the awe-inspiring science that goes on in our establishments.

BGS inaugural Georgia day at Pembroke College Cambridge

Convened by Dr Firuza Melville and British Georgian Society

Bioblitz - Guided afternoon wildlife walk at Wandlebury Country Park

Join Jon Gibbs, Senior Ranger at Wandlebury Country Park on a guided walk around the park. Suitable for 12+years.

Bioblitz - Reptile and amphibian walk at Wandlebury Country Park

Join Frances Cooper, Interpretation Ranger and search out reptiles and amphibians at Wandlebury Country Park. Suitable for 12+ years.

Bioblitz - Bumblebee survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Learn how to identify the six most common species of British bumblebee and one relatively new arrival from Europe – the tree bumblebee. During the activity we’ll monitor bumblebees feeding and search for bumblebee nest sites. Suitable for 8+ years.

Bioblitz - Surveying small mammals at Wandlebury Country Park

Join Jon Gibbs, Senior Ranger on a survey of small mammals at Wandlebury Country Park. Suitable for 8+ years.

The Practice Sessions

Drop in pre-pub and try out something new to start your weekend - this month features a series of films selected by OUTPOST screened in the house.

Bioblitz - Moth trapping night-time walk at Wandlebury Country Park

After the sun goes down the skies come alive with a variety of moths, both large and small. Discover some of the diversity of these important insects using moth trapping. Suitable for 12+ years.

Bioblitz - Dawn bird walk at Wandlebury Country Park

Visit Wandlebury in the early morning to hear beautiful birdsong. Join this workshop to learn bird identification and how to recognise different species from their song. Suitable for age 8+ years.

Bioblitz - Dawn bird walk at Wandlebury Country Park

Visit Wandlebury in the early morning to hear beautiful birdsong. Join this workshop to learn bird identification and how to recognise different species from their song. Suitable for age 8+ years.

MRC open week

To celebrate the MRC’s 100th birthday, MRC scientists the length and breadth of the country are taking part in Open Week, throwing open their doors to give visitors a taste of some of the awe-inspiring science that goes on in our establishments.

Bioblitz - Tree identification survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Help survey a patch of woodland, identifying the different trees and counting how many of each species are present in that area. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Moth trap release walk at Wandlebury Country Park

Discover the diversity of British Moths as we release them from the trap which collected them overnight. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Grassland survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Discover the plants species of grasslands in this short introductory workshop. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Slime and shells: slugs and snails at Wandlebury Country Park

Discover slugs and snails in the Wandlebury , from big garden snails to their smaller, more unusual cousins. There is more diversity in these invertebrates than you might think – can we find over 40 species? Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Tree identification survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Help survey a patch of woodland, identifying the different trees and counting how many of each species are present in that area. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Mini-beast survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Learn about the ways we can record insect life, from sweep netting to pitfall traps. Discover some of the myriad of minibeasts living in Wandlebury Country Park. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Butterfly walk at Wandlebury Country Park

Discover the butterflies of Wandlebury Country Park and how to identify them. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Grassland survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Discover the plants species of grasslands in this short introductory workshop. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Tree identification survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Help survey a patch of woodland, identifying the different trees and counting how many of each species are present in that area. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Slime and shells: slugs and snails at Wandlebury Country Park

Discover slugs and snails in the Wandlebury , from big garden snails to their smaller, more unusual cousins. There is more diversity in these invertebrates than you might think – can we find over 40 species? Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Mini-beast survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Learn about the ways we can record insect life, from sweep netting to pitfall traps. Discover some of the myriad of minibeasts living in Wandlebury Country Park. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Drawing Wildlife and Wild Spaces at Wandlebury Country Park

Join artist Angela Wade in this practical drawing session inspired by the wild spaces of Wandlebury. Learn techniques and take home your own picture of the BioBlitz. Suitable for 12+ years.

MRC Centenary open day on obesity and diabetes

The MRC Epidemiology Unit and the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit join forces to open their doors for lab tours, hands-on activities and informal talks on the latest research into the causes and consequences of diabetes, obesity and related diseases.

Bioblitz - Spider survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Explore the fascinating world of our eight-legged friends and their webs, and learn how to find and identify the common families. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Butterfly walk at Wandlebury Country Park

Discover the butterflies of Wandlebury Country Park and how to identify them. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Mini-beast survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Learn about the ways we can record insect life, from sweep netting to pitfall traps. Discover some of the myriad of minibeasts living in Wandlebury Country Park. Suitable for all ages.

Bioblitz - Tree identification survey at Wandlebury Country Park

Help survey a patch of woodland, identifying the different trees and counting how many of each species are present in that area. Suitable for all ages.

Medical science comedy cabaret

As part of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Open Day - and to celebrate the MRC's Centenary - the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is offering a free, one-off, evening of comedy and entertainment.

MRC open week

To celebrate the MRC’s 100th birthday, MRC scientists the length and breadth of the country are taking part in Open Week, throwing open their doors to give visitors a taste of some of the awe-inspiring science that goes on in our establishments.