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Makers of contemporary Cambridge

Who are the makers and artists of Cambridge? What are their personal accounts and stories of risk?

Sula Rubens- artist in residence

Sula Rubens is currently working as Artist in Residence at The Michaelhouse. You are welcome to talk to her about her work.

52 Days to Timbuktu - an exhibition by Tim Oelman

Art exhibition by Tim Oelman

Social Commentary - an exhibition by Mohammed Djazmi

Exhibition by artist Mohammed Djazmi

Ediacaran Enigmas: resolving the fossil record of early animals

This new display is a snapshot of the research taking place in the department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge on fossils from the 540-580 million year old Ediacaran Period, known as the 'Ediacaran Biota'.

Gwen Raverat wood engravings

In Helen Ede’s bedroom, in the house at Kettle’s Yard, a series of wood engravings by Gwen Raverat (1885-1957) are on display.

The (In)visible gay in academic leadership: implications for re-imagining Inclusion and transformation in South Africa

Dr Robert Balfour, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Education, London, gives a Multi-disciplinary Gender Research Seminar.

‘For a little amusement’: A Brutal Look at Leisure in Early Modern Indo-Danish Relations

Part of 'Visual Constructions of South Asia' (2014-15) seminar series (http://talks.cam.ac.uk/show/index/50675)

The Roots Of Impermanence: Farm Life, Labour, And Migration On The Zimbabwean-South African Border

A talk by Maxim Bolt (Birmingham) Part of the Centre of African Studies' Michaelmas Seminar Series 'Migration and African Diasporas'

Talk by Norman Ackroyd RA

Talk by the artist

Perception and belief in psychosis

A Lecture by Professor Paul Fletcher, Department of Psychiatry

Makers of contemporary Cambridge

Who are the makers and artists of Cambridge? What are their personal accounts and stories of risk?

Sula Rubens- artist in residence

Sula Rubens is currently working as Artist in Residence at The Michaelhouse. You are welcome to talk to her about her work.

52 Days to Timbuktu - an exhibition by Tim Oelman

Art exhibition by Tim Oelman

Social Commentary - an exhibition by Mohammed Djazmi

Exhibition by artist Mohammed Djazmi

Drawing Connections

Bring your own objects to create a modern still life.

Ediacaran Enigmas: resolving the fossil record of early animals

This new display is a snapshot of the research taking place in the department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge on fossils from the 540-580 million year old Ediacaran Period, known as the 'Ediacaran Biota'.

1914: war and money

World War I consumed vast quantities of money as well as lives. This display of coins, medals, banknotes and government bonds provides an insight into the desperate measures that had to be used to maintain a supply of money, from the transition of gold coinage at the outbreak of war in 1914 to inflationary paper money by 1918 when the great European empires fell.

Caroline Watson and female printmaking in late Georgian England

Caroline Watson ( 1760/61 - 1814) was one of the most skilful engravers working in late 18th century England. She can be seen as the first British professional woman engraver. This exhibition shows a selection of her portrait and subject prints, together with those of other contemporary women printmakers.

Fatal consequences: the Chapman Brothers and Goya’s disasters of war

The Chapman Brothers’ Disasters of War takes Goya’s print series of the same title and reinvents and extends the imagery and horrors with a cornucopia of ideas from later wars and modern culture. This exhibition shows different versions of the Chapman Bothers’ set, together with a selection from Goya’s original series.

Gwen Raverat wood engravings

In Helen Ede’s bedroom, in the house at Kettle’s Yard, a series of wood engravings by Gwen Raverat (1885-1957) are on display.

Past, present, somewhere

A rare opportunity to enjoy the collected films and projects by artist duo Karen Guthrie & Nina Pope, in this their first gallery exhibition since they won the Northern Art Prize in 2008.

Portals to the world

An art appreciation course designed specially for people with dementia and their carers.

Gendered politics in the visual representation of South Asia

Part of ‘Visual Rhetoric and Modern South Asian History' course (http://talks.cam.ac.uk/show/index/50672)

Humanitas series in sustainability studies 2014

Earth Resilience and World Development: Pathways towards global sustainability

A land of conspiracy: geopolitics and imagination in colonial North Africa

A public talk by James Roslington (Cambridge). The talk will be followed by a wine reception. This is part of a series of public talks from the Leverhulme-funded project Conspiracy and Democracy. More information at http://www.conspiracyanddemocracy.org

University social club swimming Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals

Makers of contemporary Cambridge

Who are the makers and artists of Cambridge? What are their personal accounts and stories of risk?

Sula Rubens- artist in residence

Sula Rubens is currently working as Artist in Residence at The Michaelhouse. You are welcome to talk to her about her work.

52 Days to Timbuktu - an exhibition by Tim Oelman

Art exhibition by Tim Oelman

Social Commentary - an exhibition by Mohammed Djazmi

Exhibition by artist Mohammed Djazmi

Ediacaran Enigmas: resolving the fossil record of early animals

This new display is a snapshot of the research taking place in the department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge on fossils from the 540-580 million year old Ediacaran Period, known as the 'Ediacaran Biota'.

1914: war and money

World War I consumed vast quantities of money as well as lives. This display of coins, medals, banknotes and government bonds provides an insight into the desperate measures that had to be used to maintain a supply of money, from the transition of gold coinage at the outbreak of war in 1914 to inflationary paper money by 1918 when the great European empires fell.

Caroline Watson and female printmaking in late Georgian England

Caroline Watson ( 1760/61 - 1814) was one of the most skilful engravers working in late 18th century England. She can be seen as the first British professional woman engraver. This exhibition shows a selection of her portrait and subject prints, together with those of other contemporary women printmakers.

Fatal consequences: the Chapman Brothers and Goya’s disasters of war

The Chapman Brothers’ Disasters of War takes Goya’s print series of the same title and reinvents and extends the imagery and horrors with a cornucopia of ideas from later wars and modern culture. This exhibition shows different versions of the Chapman Bothers’ set, together with a selection from Goya’s original series.

Gwen Raverat wood engravings

In Helen Ede’s bedroom, in the house at Kettle’s Yard, a series of wood engravings by Gwen Raverat (1885-1957) are on display.

Past, present, somewhere

A rare opportunity to enjoy the collected films and projects by artist duo Karen Guthrie & Nina Pope, in this their first gallery exhibition since they won the Northern Art Prize in 2008.

David’s Polyphemus: the statue and the Baroque love of the monstrous

With Carlo Milano, Art Historian specialising in Italian 17th and 18th century sculpture and decorative arts.

Humanitas series in sustainability studies 2014

Earth Resilience and World Development: Pathways towards global sustainability

Annual race equality lecture 2014

Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater: Remembering the Benefits of Multi-Cultural Britain

Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater: remembering the benefits of multi-cultural Britain

In a context of growing anxiety about immigration, author, playwright and Chancellor of Kingston University Bonnie Greer OBE explores how the UK’s cultural and ethnic diversity enriches our communities and how the UK benefits both societally and economically from its diversity.

Digital Marketing

This seminar will be discussing the big picture of digital marketing. We'll explain how to successfully utilise many different digital channels to ensure you succeed online

Makers of contemporary Cambridge

Who are the makers and artists of Cambridge? What are their personal accounts and stories of risk?

Sula Rubens- artist in residence

Sula Rubens is currently working as Artist in Residence at The Michaelhouse. You are welcome to talk to her about her work.

52 Days to Timbuktu - an exhibition by Tim Oelman

Art exhibition by Tim Oelman

Social Commentary - an exhibition by Mohammed Djazmi

Exhibition by artist Mohammed Djazmi

Exhibition in a day

Become an artist and a curator in a day!

Ediacaran Enigmas: resolving the fossil record of early animals

This new display is a snapshot of the research taking place in the department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge on fossils from the 540-580 million year old Ediacaran Period, known as the 'Ediacaran Biota'.

1914: war and money

World War I consumed vast quantities of money as well as lives. This display of coins, medals, banknotes and government bonds provides an insight into the desperate measures that had to be used to maintain a supply of money, from the transition of gold coinage at the outbreak of war in 1914 to inflationary paper money by 1918 when the great European empires fell.

Caroline Watson and female printmaking in late Georgian England

Caroline Watson ( 1760/61 - 1814) was one of the most skilful engravers working in late 18th century England. She can be seen as the first British professional woman engraver. This exhibition shows a selection of her portrait and subject prints, together with those of other contemporary women printmakers.

Fatal consequences: the Chapman Brothers and Goya’s disasters of war

The Chapman Brothers’ Disasters of War takes Goya’s print series of the same title and reinvents and extends the imagery and horrors with a cornucopia of ideas from later wars and modern culture. This exhibition shows different versions of the Chapman Bothers’ set, together with a selection from Goya’s original series.

Humanitas series in sustainability studies 2014

Earth Resilience and World Development: Pathways towards global sustainability

Gwen Raverat wood engravings

In Helen Ede’s bedroom, in the house at Kettle’s Yard, a series of wood engravings by Gwen Raverat (1885-1957) are on display.

Past, present, somewhere

A rare opportunity to enjoy the collected films and projects by artist duo Karen Guthrie & Nina Pope, in this their first gallery exhibition since they won the Northern Art Prize in 2008.

Launch of Bitcoin ATM

Cambridge is launching its first Bitcoin ATM. Come buy your first Bitcoin!

Magdalene Festival of Sound : Mad for Music: Festival Lecture by Duncan Robinson

An expert in art from the eighteenth century onwards, in his Festival LectureDuncan Robinson will focus on the relationship of art to music in the world of Gainsborough.

Sherard Cowper-Coles on 'Folly in Foreign Policy: An Afghan Case Study'

One hour lecture + short discussion

Responses to the First World War

The Fitzwilliam College Arrol Adam Lecture Series, Michaelmas 2014.

Makers of contemporary Cambridge

Who are the makers and artists of Cambridge? What are their personal accounts and stories of risk?

Sula Rubens- artist in residence

Sula Rubens is currently working as Artist in Residence at The Michaelhouse. You are welcome to talk to her about her work.

52 Days to Timbuktu - an exhibition by Tim Oelman

Art exhibition by Tim Oelman

Social Commentary - an exhibition by Mohammed Djazmi

Exhibition by artist Mohammed Djazmi

Ediacaran Enigmas: resolving the fossil record of early animals

This new display is a snapshot of the research taking place in the department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge on fossils from the 540-580 million year old Ediacaran Period, known as the 'Ediacaran Biota'.

1914: war and money

World War I consumed vast quantities of money as well as lives. This display of coins, medals, banknotes and government bonds provides an insight into the desperate measures that had to be used to maintain a supply of money, from the transition of gold coinage at the outbreak of war in 1914 to inflationary paper money by 1918 when the great European empires fell.

Caroline Watson and female printmaking in late Georgian England

Caroline Watson ( 1760/61 - 1814) was one of the most skilful engravers working in late 18th century England. She can be seen as the first British professional woman engraver. This exhibition shows a selection of her portrait and subject prints, together with those of other contemporary women printmakers.

Fatal consequences: the Chapman Brothers and Goya’s disasters of war

The Chapman Brothers’ Disasters of War takes Goya’s print series of the same title and reinvents and extends the imagery and horrors with a cornucopia of ideas from later wars and modern culture. This exhibition shows different versions of the Chapman Bothers’ set, together with a selection from Goya’s original series.

The big Fitz book sale

Thousands of second-hand books will be available on all subjects from 50p; with all funds raised going towards transport costs for schools, enabling more children to benefit from the Fitzwilliam’s offer. Last year we successfully raised £1,200 and this year we hope to raise even more.

Gwen Raverat wood engravings

In Helen Ede’s bedroom, in the house at Kettle’s Yard, a series of wood engravings by Gwen Raverat (1885-1957) are on display.

Past, present, somewhere

A rare opportunity to enjoy the collected films and projects by artist duo Karen Guthrie & Nina Pope, in this their first gallery exhibition since they won the Northern Art Prize in 2008.

Fatal consequences: the Chapman Brothers and Goya’s disasters of war

The Chapman Brothers’ Disasters of War takes Goya’s print series of the same title and reinvents and extends the imagery and horrors with a cornucopia of ideas from later wars and modern culture. This exhibition shows different versions of the Chapman Bothers’ set, together with a selection from Goya’s original series.

Humanitas series in sustainability studies 2014

Earth Resilience and World Development: Pathways towards global sustainability

Practice Sessions: Big Draw Special

Join artist and tutor Hannah Webb to explore the contrasts of light and shadow with simple tonal collage drawings.

Makers of contemporary Cambridge

Who are the makers and artists of Cambridge? What are their personal accounts and stories of risk?

Sula Rubens- artist in residence

Sula Rubens is currently working as Artist in Residence at The Michaelhouse. You are welcome to talk to her about her work.

Norman Ackroyd - The Furthest Lands: A Journey Round the British Isles

An exhibition of etchings at Trinity Hall

Ediacaran Enigmas: resolving the fossil record of early animals

This new display is a snapshot of the research taking place in the department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge on fossils from the 540-580 million year old Ediacaran Period, known as the 'Ediacaran Biota'.

1914: war and money

World War I consumed vast quantities of money as well as lives. This display of coins, medals, banknotes and government bonds provides an insight into the desperate measures that had to be used to maintain a supply of money, from the transition of gold coinage at the outbreak of war in 1914 to inflationary paper money by 1918 when the great European empires fell.

Caroline Watson and female printmaking in late Georgian England

Caroline Watson ( 1760/61 - 1814) was one of the most skilful engravers working in late 18th century England. She can be seen as the first British professional woman engraver. This exhibition shows a selection of her portrait and subject prints, together with those of other contemporary women printmakers.

Fatal consequences: the Chapman Brothers and Goya’s disasters of war

The Chapman Brothers’ Disasters of War takes Goya’s print series of the same title and reinvents and extends the imagery and horrors with a cornucopia of ideas from later wars and modern culture. This exhibition shows different versions of the Chapman Bothers’ set, together with a selection from Goya’s original series.

Film Making Weekend

Be inspired by films from our exhibition Past, Present, SOMEWHERE and work with artist filmmaker Peter Harmer to plan, shoot and edit your own film to be screened at the end of the weekend.

The big Fitz book sale

Thousands of second-hand books will be available on all subjects from 50p; with all funds raised going towards transport costs for schools, enabling more children to benefit from the Fitzwilliam’s offer. Last year we successfully raised £1,200 and this year we hope to raise even more.

Gwen Raverat wood engravings

In Helen Ede’s bedroom, in the house at Kettle’s Yard, a series of wood engravings by Gwen Raverat (1885-1957) are on display.

Past, present, somewhere

A rare opportunity to enjoy the collected films and projects by artist duo Karen Guthrie & Nina Pope, in this their first gallery exhibition since they won the Northern Art Prize in 2008.

Family first Saturdays

Visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point and collect materials to use in the Museum.

Sakhya Diwali Dinner

*Sakhya: Cambridge Friends of India* invites you to a gala Diwali celebration with gourmet food and bollywood themed dance and music on the 1st of November (Saturday) between 7pm -10.30 pm at the Main Hall, The Centre at St Pauls, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1JP Tickets £10.0/person. Contact: tickets.sakhya@gmail.com or text 078638 92928.

CUMS Symphony Orchestra perform with soloist Kristine Balanas

'Kristine Balanas produced eye-popping virtuosity' The Times

Sula Rubens- artist in residence

Sula Rubens is currently working as Artist in Residence at The Michaelhouse. You are welcome to talk to her about her work.

Film Making Weekend

Be inspired by films from our exhibition Past, Present, SOMEWHERE and work with artist filmmaker Peter Harmer to plan, shoot and edit your own film to be screened at the end of the weekend.

University Sermon on ‘Scarlet gowns bound for St Mary’s’: Dame Rose Macaulay, MA (Oxon), LittD (Cantab), Cambridge and the War of 1914-1918

The Reverend Canon Dr Judith Maltby, of Newnham and Wolfson Colleges, will be the Lady Margaret's Preacher at the University's Commemoration of Benefactors.

Gwen Raverat wood engravings

In Helen Ede’s bedroom, in the house at Kettle’s Yard, a series of wood engravings by Gwen Raverat (1885-1957) are on display.

Past, present, somewhere

A rare opportunity to enjoy the collected films and projects by artist duo Karen Guthrie & Nina Pope, in this their first gallery exhibition since they won the Northern Art Prize in 2008.

1914: war and money

World War I consumed vast quantities of money as well as lives. This display of coins, medals, banknotes and government bonds provides an insight into the desperate measures that had to be used to maintain a supply of money, from the transition of gold coinage at the outbreak of war in 1914 to inflationary paper money by 1918 when the great European empires fell.

Caroline Watson and female printmaking in late Georgian England

Caroline Watson ( 1760/61 - 1814) was one of the most skilful engravers working in late 18th century England. She can be seen as the first British professional woman engraver. This exhibition shows a selection of her portrait and subject prints, together with those of other contemporary women printmakers.

Fatal consequences: the Chapman Brothers and Goya’s disasters of war

The Chapman Brothers’ Disasters of War takes Goya’s print series of the same title and reinvents and extends the imagery and horrors with a cornucopia of ideas from later wars and modern culture. This exhibition shows different versions of the Chapman Bothers’ set, together with a selection from Goya’s original series.

Norman Ackroyd - The Furthest Lands: A Journey Round the British Isles

An exhibition of etchings at Trinity Hall

Organ recital

To be performed by Jonathan Hellyer Jones (Director of Music, Magdalene College)