WHAT'S ON

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.

From the pill to the pen: an autobiography by Professor Carl Djerassi

Professor Carl Djerassi discusses his autobiography From the Pill to the Pen with Professor Martin Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow, OM FRS (Astronomer Royal and Former Head of the Royal Society).

Spaces of Exile and Solidarity: Conviviality, Contention and Transnational Activism for Zimbabwe 1965-1980

A talk by Jo Ann McGregor (Sussex) Part of the Centre of African Studies' Michaelmas Seminar Series 'Migration and African Diasporas'

Feminism and the abomination of violence

Professor Jacqueline Rose will give the Diane Middlebrook and Carl Djerassi Visiting Professorship Lecture for Michaelmas 2014

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 place of religion in the European public square (Von Hugel annual lecture)

Professor Joseph H. H. Weiler, President of the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy, delivers the annual VHI lecture. This event is co-sponsored by the European Centre at POLIS.

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.

The Indian national movement

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

The Protocols of the Elders of Zion: The Facts Surrounding a Fiction

A public talk by Dr Michael Hagemeister (Ruhr-Universität Bochum). 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

Three genetic parents: yes or no?

The third event in the Christ's College Changing Health series on the topic of mitochondrial DNA donation. Co-sponsored by Cambridge Socio-Legal Group.

Curating Cambridge - in conversation with a museum: the polar muse

Hear from the poets who have taken over The Polar Museum as part of their poetry residency.

Lecture on Gwen Raverat

Frances Spalding: Gwen Raverat

University social club swimming Cancelled

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

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

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.

1914: war and money

With Dr Martin Allen, Senior Assistant Keeper, Coins and Medals.

Evensong

First Performance of Commissioned Work to be performed by the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge.

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

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.

Lunchtime Talk at Kettles Yard

Open Archives

Robin Orr lecture: Sir Harrison Birtwistle in interview with Richard Causton

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

Transmissible cancers in dogs and Tasmanian devils

Dr Elizabeth Murchison, reader in Comparative Oncology and Genetics, University of Cambridge Vet School will speak about transmissible cancers in dogs and Tasmanian devils.

Exhibition opening - Element – recent paintings by Zachary Beer

An exhibition of recent paintings by Zachary Beer, exploring flora and biochemical processes.

Tatous and Taiwan Devils: making sense of scaly mammals in the seventeenth century

Natalie Lawrence, a PhD student from the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, will be speaking on how naturalists dealt with exotic beasts as strange as the pangolin and armadillo in the early modern period.

Arditti Quartet perform as part of Birtwistle 80th birthday celebrations

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

Chamber concert

Tamsin Waley-Cohen, violin & Huw Watkins, piano

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

Element – An exhibition of recent paintings by Zachary Beer

An exhibition of recent paintings by Zachary Beer, exploring flora and biochemical processes.

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.

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.

DVD Screening of Birtwistle's 'The Minotaur'

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year

Cambridge University New Music Ensemble and The King's Men perform as part of Birtwistle birthday celebrations

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

John Mark Ainsley and Joseph Middleton in recital

Songs to commemorate the outbreak of World War 1, to include works by Butterworth, Ireland, Gurney, Gounod, Chausson, Fauré, Poulenc, MacMillan, Ireland and Bridge.

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.

Element – An exhibition of recent paintings by Zachary Beer

An exhibition of recent paintings by Zachary Beer, exploring flora and biochemical processes.

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.

More than just dates: signs and symbols in history: Will Riddington

History is about more than just dates and long-dead kings and queens. Please note, there is a maximum of four places per booking and that children and young people attend these sessions without a parent or carer present during the session. However, we ask that the young people are met promptly at the end of the session. Key stage 2 (ages 7-11)

Public parks and their politics: Kristen Klebba

Today, every town has a public park or two where residents can enjoy a leisurely stroll or picnic on a sunny day.

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.

Lunchtime Concert in King's College Chapel as part of Birtwistle birthday celebrations

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

Evensong in King College Chapel

Part of the Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle programme

Birmingham contemporary music group perform as part of Birtwistle birthday celebrations

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

Lark Ascending & Protecting Veil, EAChO/Graham Walker/Martin Hughes

SUK Serenade for Strings VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending TAVENER The Protecting Veil

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.

Element – An exhibition of recent paintings by Zachary Beer

An exhibition of recent paintings by Zachary Beer, exploring flora and biochemical processes.

Natalie Dower & Harriet Mena Hill: the elegance of order Cancelled

An exhibition that brings together two artists from different generations, who work within pre-set parameters, which guide, and to some extent govern the outcome of their images.

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 Edward Picton-Turbervill (Organ Scholar, St John’s College)