Talks
The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography
Paul Seaward on "The History of the Rebellion" by Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon
| Mon 11 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. |
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Sandars Lecture One: The medieval manuscript and its digital Image (collections) These lectures explore the relationship between manuscript pages and digital images, and between physical collections and digital ones. They examine the importance of interfaces in shaping audience and inquiry, and the potential of tools to aid in the archaeology of the medieval book. |
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Highlight Supertall Timber: impossibly high wooden skyscrapers A Lecture by Dr Michael Ramage, of the Department of Architecture, University of Cambridge. |
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| Tue 12 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. |
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Prof Jennifer L. Roberts, Slade Lectures 2019 The Matrix: Contemporary Art and the Life of Print lecture series, Professor Jennifer L. Roberts |
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Sandars Lecture Two: The medieval manuscript and its digital image (interfaces) These lectures explore the relationship between manuscript pages and digital images, and between physical collections and digital ones. They examine the importance of interfaces in shaping audience and inquiry, and the potential of tools to aid in the archaeology of the medieval book. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Clare Hall King Lecture 2019 - Genomic Analysis of Inherited Breast and Ovarian Cancer The 2019 Annual King Lecture will be given by Professor Mary-Claire King, of the University of Washington. Professor King's lecture will be entitled: ' Genomic Analysis of Inherited Breast and Ovarian Cancer: From Gene Discovery to Precision Medicine and Public Health. ' |
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Girton150 Founders’ Science Lecture by Professor Dame Pratibha Gai We are proud to present five public lectures to mark 150 years of scholarship at Girton. The Founders Science Lecture is presented by Professor Dame Pratibha Gai FREng, FRS. Her Lecture is titled “CATCH ME IF YOU CAN! Atoms in Action for Energy, Environment and Healthcare”. |
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Coral reefs, malaria and drug discovery Cambridge Infectious Diseases Public Lecture Dr Ellen Nisbet discusses how saving the world's coral reefs is helping us cure malaria. Corals contain photosynthetic algae, dying when the algae are lost. And malaria parasites are really algae in disguise. Part of Cambridge Science Festival |
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Natural or artificial intelligence? Measures, maps and taxonomies Artificial intelligence is taking off while we still know very little about intelligence. Professor Jose Hernandez-Orallo argues that we need measures to compare natural and artificial intelligence, maps to locate their future trajectories in the cognitive landscape, and behavioural taxonomies to understand a new diversity of artefacts and interactions. Part of Cambridge Science Festival |
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How life began as – and still is – an RNA world Join us for an evening talk followed by discussion and drinks with our scientists. Professor Eric Miska will talk about how life began as and still is an RNA world. |
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| 7:30PM - 8:30PM |
Humans have many physical adaptations for effective movement. Less obvious is how our minds have been shaped by the need to move. Central to these mental adaptations is the brain’s reward chemical dopamine. Drawing on research and hunter-gatherer wisdom Dr Matt Wilkinson reveals these stimulating mental systems and gives tips about how to keep them working. Part of Cambridge Science Festival |
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| Wed 13 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. |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM |
Inequality, liberalization and financialisation: panel evidence at the sub-national scale A one hour seminar given by Peter Phelps and organised by the Department of Land Economy |
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| 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Sandars Lecture Three: The medieval manuscript and its digital image (tools) These lectures explore the relationship between manuscript pages and digital images, and between physical collections and digital ones. They examine the importance of interfaces in shaping audience and inquiry, and the potential of tools to aid in the archaeology of the medieval book. |
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| 6:45PM - 8:00PM |
Conversation: Louise Bourgeois’ Art and Life Find out more about artist Louise Bourgeois in our panel discussion. |
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| 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
Café Sci Cambridge: The Darwin Tree of Life Project Learn about the Darwin Tree of Life Project and its ambition to sequence the genomes of all life on Earth, to which the UK aims to contribute 66,000 plants, animals and fungi from across the British Isles. |
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| Thu 14 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. |
| 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL Lecture followed by drinks reception. Matthew Desmond is a Professor in Princeton's Department of Sociology. PLEASE REGISTER AT https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poverty-unemployment-and-eviction-in-america-guest-lecture-by-pulitzer-prize-winner-professor-tickets-58497391272 |
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Five things about genetics everyone should know From human disease and intellectual ability, ethnicity and race to sex and our origins, Dr Ewan Birney, Director of the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), discusses the five things that everyone should know about genetics. Part of Cambridge Science Festival |
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Biodiver-city: nature in your everyday life We’ll be discussing urban ecology and the nature we see in our day-to-day lives, using drawing to express the natural world we experience and help us think about what we can do to see more of it and finishing with advice on the actions we can take to see more urban biodiversity. With Cambridge Environment and Energy Team. Part of Cambridge Science Festival |
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Please join us for an evening with Professor Nicola Clayton and Clive Wilkins, as they discuss the psychology of cognitive illusions. |
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Chromosomes: more than just DNA! Join us for an evening talk followed by discussion and drinks with our scientists. Professor Julie Ahringer’s research investigates how the structure of chromosomes affects health, growth and development. |
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| 7:00PM - 8:00PM |
Discovery and the Dead Plants Society With 1.1 million plant specimens, the University Herbarium is especially rich in those made by 19th century greats like Henslow, Darwin, and Wallace. Herbarium Curator, Dr Lauren Gardiner discusses why these treasures are so important today. Part of Cambridge Science Festival |
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The long-term perspective of climate change A long-term perspective of natural climate variability is essential for understanding present and future global warming. Professors Ulf Büntgen, Mike Hulme, Christine Lane, Hans W. Linderholm, Clive Oppenheimer, Baskar Vira, and Paul J. Krusic discuss how we investigate past climate and the challenges we face in applying this to the policy making process. Part of Cambridge Science Festival |
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| Fri 15 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. |
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Food for thought: awakening neural stem cells in the brain Join us for an evening talk followed by discussion and drinks with our scientists. Professor Andrea Brand discusses stem cells in the brain in her talk - Food for thought: awakening neural stem cells in the brain |
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| 7:30PM - 8:30PM |
Gene eating: the truth about diets Each New Year brings new diets and health fads. But what actually works? Dr Giles Yeo explores how to break the cycle of pseudo-science and misinformation surrounding the world of dieting as he discusses his new ‘anti-diet’ diet book. Part of Cambridge Science Festival |
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| Sat 16 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 - 3:00PM |
Artist Talk: Hannah Kemp-Welch Hannah Kemp-Welch, 2018 Open House artist-in-residence at Kettle's Yard, shares the process and outcome of her year-long residency with North Cambridge communities in Hyperlocal Radio. |
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| 2:15PM - 3:30PM |
From functional analysis to football: Exploring the Keller Archive Join Cambridge University Library as we celebrate Hans Keller’s extensive, sometimes eclectic, archive. |
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| Sun 17 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. |