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Talks

The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography

Paul Seaward on "The History of the Rebellion" by Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon

Mon 18 February 2019 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Ground Zero Earth

Celebrating the work of the 'Centre for Study of Existential Risk' (CSER), a research centre based at the University of Cambridge dedicated to the study and mitigation of existential risks, this exhibition brings together five artists who question, provoke and explore our relationships with technology, our environments and the future, and how these relate to our humanity.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Breast Cancer Art Exhibition 2019

An exhibition raising awareness of the experiences and treatments that those with breast cancer have and fundraising for the Breast Cancer Art Project and 6 breast cancer research and care charities.

Tue 19 February 2019 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Ground Zero Earth

Celebrating the work of the 'Centre for Study of Existential Risk' (CSER), a research centre based at the University of Cambridge dedicated to the study and mitigation of existential risks, this exhibition brings together five artists who question, provoke and explore our relationships with technology, our environments and the future, and how these relate to our humanity.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Breast Cancer Art Exhibition 2019

An exhibition raising awareness of the experiences and treatments that those with breast cancer have and fundraising for the Breast Cancer Art Project and 6 breast cancer research and care charities.

12:30PM - 2:00PM

Humility, Hope and Holiness: Explorations in the psychology of character strengths

Faraday Institute Seminar Series

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Lunchtime Talk: Prof Diane Coyle

On 19th February, Prof Diane Coyle (Bennett Institute for Public Policy) will be talking about competition and regulation in the digital sector.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Prof Jennifer L. Roberts, Slade Lectures 2019

The Matrix: Contemporary Art and the Life of Print lecture series, Professor Jennifer L. Roberts

7:30PM - 9:45PM

Highlight The Story Collider: True Stories about Science

Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell.

Wed 20 February 2019 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Ground Zero Earth

Celebrating the work of the 'Centre for Study of Existential Risk' (CSER), a research centre based at the University of Cambridge dedicated to the study and mitigation of existential risks, this exhibition brings together five artists who question, provoke and explore our relationships with technology, our environments and the future, and how these relate to our humanity.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Breast Cancer Art Exhibition 2019

An exhibition raising awareness of the experiences and treatments that those with breast cancer have and fundraising for the Breast Cancer Art Project and 6 breast cancer research and care charities.

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cross-border cooperation (CBC) directions and principles: fostering sustainable development for EU territories, projects and strategies

A one hour seminar given by Rui Alexandre Castanho and organised by the Department of Land Economy

5:00PM - 5:30PM

Java Minute Lecture Series: “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are.”— Bones, chemistry, food and culture.

This talk explores how archaeologists use chemistry on bones and teeth to determine what people ate in the past, and how this might help us know who they were.

Thu 21 February 2019 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Ground Zero Earth

Celebrating the work of the 'Centre for Study of Existential Risk' (CSER), a research centre based at the University of Cambridge dedicated to the study and mitigation of existential risks, this exhibition brings together five artists who question, provoke and explore our relationships with technology, our environments and the future, and how these relate to our humanity.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Breast Cancer Art Exhibition 2019

An exhibition raising awareness of the experiences and treatments that those with breast cancer have and fundraising for the Breast Cancer Art Project and 6 breast cancer research and care charities.

6:00PM

Catherine Chanter: Winner of the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize 2013

Join us for a talk and Q&A with Catherine Chanter, the 2013 winner of the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize.

Fri 22 February 2019 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Ground Zero Earth

Celebrating the work of the 'Centre for Study of Existential Risk' (CSER), a research centre based at the University of Cambridge dedicated to the study and mitigation of existential risks, this exhibition brings together five artists who question, provoke and explore our relationships with technology, our environments and the future, and how these relate to our humanity.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Breast Cancer Art Exhibition 2019

An exhibition raising awareness of the experiences and treatments that those with breast cancer have and fundraising for the Breast Cancer Art Project and 6 breast cancer research and care charities.

Sat 23 February 2019 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Breast Cancer Art Exhibition 2019

An exhibition raising awareness of the experiences and treatments that those with breast cancer have and fundraising for the Breast Cancer Art Project and 6 breast cancer research and care charities.

11:15AM - 12:00PM

Guided House Tour - Kettle's Yard

Join us for an in depth experience of the House at Kettle's Yard with one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants.

7:30PM

Living Notes: Cambridge University New Music Ensemble

Cambridge University New Music Ensemble, with Naomi Woo, conductor. The performance will be interspersed with conversations between Donald Macleod and composers Julian Anderson, Richard Causton and Joy Lisney.

Sun 24 February 2019 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Breast Cancer Art Exhibition 2019

An exhibition raising awareness of the experiences and treatments that those with breast cancer have and fundraising for the Breast Cancer Art Project and 6 breast cancer research and care charities.

11:15AM - 12:00PM

Guided House Tour - Kettle's Yard

Join us for an in depth experience of the House at Kettle's Yard with one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants.

5:45PM - 6:45PM

Humanist Happening

The ‘Humanist Happenings’ are peaceful events, offering a secular version of choral evensong, a tradition that Cambridge Colleges are famous for. The services feature a short address along with a range of music and poetry all organised around a topical theme. Everyone is welcome.