What's On: What's On

Mon 4 March 2019

9:00AM - 7:00PM

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.

Tue 5 March 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.

12:30PM - 2:00PM

Hearing Voices: Theology, psychiatry and the lived experience of hearing voices.

Hearing voices is perhaps one of the most unusual, mysterious and disturbing phenomenon to accompany unconventional mental health experiences. Join Prof John Swinton, University of Aberdeen, in a talk about his research.

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Lunchtime Talk: Dr Amanda Prorok

On 5th March, Dr Amanda Prorok (Computer Laboratory) will be talking about new challenges in the coordination of multiple autonomous vehicles (including task assignment, path planning, and formation control) as they pertain to resilience and privacy.

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

Wed 6 March 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.

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Sentiment, housing price and consumption

A one hour seminar given by Eddie Hui and organised by the Department of Land Economy

5:00PM - 5:30PM

Highlight Java Minute Lecture Series: Helena Andres AI and Deep Learning, shedding some light upon that big scary “black box”

Many debates have been raised recently around the power and threats of AI and Machine Learning, but do you actually know how do they work? What is it that makes these techniques so powerful and mysterious? What is even the difference between AI and Machine Learning?

6:00PM - 7:30PM

St Catharine's Political Economy Seminar Series - Terry Barker

Talk Title - No Deal' Brexit Would be an Economic Catastrophe

Thu 7 March 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.

4:30PM - 6:00PM

Nuclear Energy Lecture - R&D Trends and Innovation in the Nuclear Company Framatome

We look forward to welcoming Dr Jean Dhers from Framatome to talk about R&D Trends and Innovation in the Nuclear Company Framatome

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Stratigraphical Discourse in the Anthropocene: towards a more critical geographical tradition: Professor Stuart Lane, University of Lausanne

Cambridge Geography celebrates 100 years with a series of centenary lectures by leading thinkers in the world of academic Geography.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

A Rabbi of One’s Own: Reproductive Decision Making, Gender & Ethical Freedom in Contemporary Judaism

In this talk, Dr. Lea Taragin-Zeller will reflect on religious authority in contemporary Judaism. It will also offer an analysis of gendered authority and highlight the differing ways female and male religious authority is constructed, performed and negotiated in contemporary Israel.

Fri 8 March 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.

1:15PM - 1:45PM

Discovery Talk: Tracking migratory birds

Discovery Talk: Tracking migratory birds to understand population declines

2:30PM - 3:30PM

Audio Described Tour

An audio described and touch tour of the current exhibitions at Kettle's Yard.

4:00PM - 5:30PM

Woody Guthrie and 'Old Man Trump'

A musical documentary performance exploring previously unpublished anti-racist writings from the archives of folksinger Woody Guthrie, one-time tenant of real estate mogul Fred Trump, father of the current US president.

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Should parents have the final say on their child's medical treatment?

If doctors believe that they might be able to save a dying child, should the parents have the freedom to pursue this treatment? If a court decides that the treatment is not in the child's best interests, should it have unlimited authority to intervene? When deciding what care a child receives, should the wishes of the parents be given any weight? Part of Cambridge Science Festival

6:00PM - 9:00PM

LATE at Kettle’s Yard

LATE opening of Kettle's Yard, including exhibitions, workshops and music.

Sat 9 March 2019

11:00AM - 5:00PM

International Women’s Day Celebrations

A day of activities for families, artist-led workshops, talks, tours and much more, celebrating women artists in the collection and the exhibitions.

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.

Sun 10 March 2019

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.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Motherhood, Makers and Female Artists

An afternoon exploring the exhibitions, themes of motherhood and female arts practise. For mothers who are professional and/or passionate artists or makers.

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.

WHAT'S ON

Events open to the public from the University of Cambridge

Talks

Institute of Continuing Education: Undergraduate Virtual Open Day

Mon 4 March 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.
Tue 5 March 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.
	12:30PM - 2:00PM	Hearing Voices: Theology, psychiatry and the lived experience of hearing voices. Hearing voices is perhaps one of the most unusual, mysterious and disturbing phenomenon to accompany unconventional mental health experiences. Join Prof John Swinton, University of Aberdeen, in a talk about his research.
	1:00PM - 2:00PM	Lunchtime Talk: Dr Amanda Prorok On 5th March, Dr Amanda Prorok (Computer Laboratory) will be talking about new challenges in the coordination of multiple autonomous vehicles (including task assignment, path planning, and formation control) as they pertain to resilience and privacy.
	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
Wed 6 March 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.
	4:00PM - 5:00PM	Sentiment, housing price and consumption A one hour seminar given by Eddie Hui and organised by the Department of Land Economy
	5:00PM - 5:30PM	Highlight Java Minute Lecture Series: Helena Andres AI and Deep Learning, shedding some light upon that big scary “black box” Many debates have been raised recently around the power and threats of AI and Machine Learning, but do you actually know how do they work? What is it that makes these techniques so powerful and mysterious? What is even the difference between AI and Machine Learning?
	6:00PM - 7:30PM	St Catharine's Political Economy Seminar Series - Terry Barker Talk Title - No Deal' Brexit Would be an Economic Catastrophe
Thu 7 March 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.
	4:30PM - 6:00PM	Nuclear Energy Lecture - R&D Trends and Innovation in the Nuclear Company Framatome We look forward to welcoming Dr Jean Dhers from Framatome to talk about R&D Trends and Innovation in the Nuclear Company Framatome
	5:00PM - 7:00PM	Stratigraphical Discourse in the Anthropocene: towards a more critical geographical tradition: Professor Stuart Lane, University of Lausanne Cambridge Geography celebrates 100 years with a series of centenary lectures by leading thinkers in the world of academic Geography.
	6:00PM - 7:00PM	A Rabbi of One’s Own: Reproductive Decision Making, Gender & Ethical Freedom in Contemporary Judaism In this talk, Dr. Lea Taragin-Zeller will reflect on religious authority in contemporary Judaism. It will also offer an analysis of gendered authority and highlight the differing ways female and male religious authority is constructed, performed and negotiated in contemporary Israel.
Fri 8 March 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.
	1:15PM - 1:45PM	Discovery Talk: Tracking migratory birds Discovery Talk: Tracking migratory birds to understand population declines
	2:30PM - 3:30PM	Audio Described Tour An audio described and touch tour of the current exhibitions at Kettle's Yard.
	4:00PM - 5:30PM	Woody Guthrie and 'Old Man Trump' A musical documentary performance exploring previously unpublished anti-racist writings from the archives of folksinger Woody Guthrie, one-time tenant of real estate mogul Fred Trump, father of the current US president.
	5:30PM - 7:00PM	Should parents have the final say on their child's medical treatment? If doctors believe that they might be able to save a dying child, should the parents have the freedom to pursue this treatment? If a court decides that the treatment is not in the child's best interests, should it have unlimited authority to intervene? When deciding what care a child receives, should the wishes of the parents be given any weight? Part of Cambridge Science Festival
	6:00PM - 9:00PM	LATE at Kettle’s Yard LATE opening of Kettle's Yard, including exhibitions, workshops and music.
Sat 9 March 2019	11:00AM - 5:00PM	International Women’s Day Celebrations A day of activities for families, artist-led workshops, talks, tours and much more, celebrating women artists in the collection and the exhibitions.
Sat 9 March 2019	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.
Sun 10 March 2019	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.
	2:00PM - 4:00PM	Motherhood, Makers and Female Artists An afternoon exploring the exhibitions, themes of motherhood and female arts practise. For mothers who are professional and/or passionate artists or makers.
	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.