WHAT'S ON

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

Exploring and celebrating the structural diversity of proteins through embroidery and printing

Department of East Asian Studies Seminar Series, Michaelmas 2015

Department of East Asian Studies Seminar Series, Michaelmas 2015 Mondays at 17:00 in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

Exploring and celebrating the structural diversity of proteins through embroidery and printing

Cradled in caricature: visual humour in satirical prints and drawings

This exhibition looks at the methods used by British artists from James Gillray to Glen Baxter to amuse and entertain, ranging from the simple exaggeration of facial features and burlesque comedy, to more complicated word-play and ironic literary allusions.

Following Hercules: the story of classical art

Hercules is one of the best loved heroes from ancient Greece. Known in antiquity for completing twelve tasks or ‘labours’ that confirmed his status as a god, Hercules is today tasked with one more — to show visitors to the Fitzwilliam how sculptures made in the Mediterranean millennia ago came to define western art.

Ronald Searle: Obsessed with drawing

Born in Cambridge, Ronald Searle is best known as the inventor of the fictional girls’ school St. Trinian’s (1948) and for his collaborations on Geoffrey Willans’ Molesworth series (1953-58). This exhibition shows the diversity of his art, from working as a war artist, to making drawings for book and magazine illustration, travel reportage, theatre, film, medals and political caricature.

Barbara D. Metcalf, 'outsider' authority in Islam: the writings of a nineteenth-century Muslim queen

One-hour lecture followed by up to 30 minutes Q and A

University social club swimming Cancelled

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

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

Exploring and celebrating the structural diversity of proteins through embroidery and printing

Cradled in caricature: visual humour in satirical prints and drawings

This exhibition looks at the methods used by British artists from James Gillray to Glen Baxter to amuse and entertain, ranging from the simple exaggeration of facial features and burlesque comedy, to more complicated word-play and ironic literary allusions.

Following Hercules: the story of classical art

Hercules is one of the best loved heroes from ancient Greece. Known in antiquity for completing twelve tasks or ‘labours’ that confirmed his status as a god, Hercules is today tasked with one more — to show visitors to the Fitzwilliam how sculptures made in the Mediterranean millennia ago came to define western art.

Ronald Searle: Obsessed with drawing

Born in Cambridge, Ronald Searle is best known as the inventor of the fictional girls’ school St. Trinian’s (1948) and for his collaborations on Geoffrey Willans’ Molesworth series (1953-58). This exhibition shows the diversity of his art, from working as a war artist, to making drawings for book and magazine illustration, travel reportage, theatre, film, medals and political caricature.

An extended-self, games and conflict resolution today

A talk by Professor Noboru Hidano from Tokyo Institute of Technology. Part of the Department of Land Economy Seminar Series.

Barbara D. Metcalf, When Authorities Clash: The Differences of Two Islamic Scholars over the Secular and Plural State

One-hour lecture followed by up to 30 minutes of Q and A

CANCELLED St Catharine's Political Economy Seminar Series: Sir Anthony Atkinson Cancelled

‘Inequality: What Can be Done?’

Treating strokes: what's new and where do we go next?

A series of talks and Q&A sessions for the public by clinicians, therapists, and researchers covering current and future treatments for stroke and therapies for life after stroke.

Taking a global view: How satellites provide a unique perspective on our changing planet

A rising world population, declining resources and a changing climate are all reshaping where we live and how we live. This public lecture will explore how groundbreaking satellite images from Europe’s new Copernicus Earth Observation Programme will provide new perspectives on how our planet is changing and ways this information will be used to support policies related to sustainable development.

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

Exploring and celebrating the structural diversity of proteins through embroidery and printing

Cradled in caricature: visual humour in satirical prints and drawings

This exhibition looks at the methods used by British artists from James Gillray to Glen Baxter to amuse and entertain, ranging from the simple exaggeration of facial features and burlesque comedy, to more complicated word-play and ironic literary allusions.

Following Hercules: the story of classical art

Hercules is one of the best loved heroes from ancient Greece. Known in antiquity for completing twelve tasks or ‘labours’ that confirmed his status as a god, Hercules is today tasked with one more — to show visitors to the Fitzwilliam how sculptures made in the Mediterranean millennia ago came to define western art.

Ronald Searle: Obsessed with drawing

Born in Cambridge, Ronald Searle is best known as the inventor of the fictional girls’ school St. Trinian’s (1948) and for his collaborations on Geoffrey Willans’ Molesworth series (1953-58). This exhibition shows the diversity of his art, from working as a war artist, to making drawings for book and magazine illustration, travel reportage, theatre, film, medals and political caricature.

Richard Eaton, theorizing historical space in pre-colonial India: sovereignty, religion, literary networks

One hour lecture followed by up to 30 minutes Q and A

Corbett lecture 2015

'Choral dance and the new musical reinvention of Dionysus' (Prof. Eric Csapo, University of Sydney).

Talk by Matthew Kieran: 'Arrogance, conceit and creativity'.

Matthew Kieran is Professor of Philosophy and the Arts at the University of Leeds. This is a talk about 'Arrogance, conceit and creativity'.

Foundation lecture: Professor Maurice Bloch

"The contributions of British social anthropology to the human sciences"

The pleasures of fungal forays

Bill Amos will share his enthusiasm for wild mushrooms and discuss the challenges of locating them.

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

Exploring and celebrating the structural diversity of proteins through embroidery and printing

Cradled in caricature: visual humour in satirical prints and drawings

This exhibition looks at the methods used by British artists from James Gillray to Glen Baxter to amuse and entertain, ranging from the simple exaggeration of facial features and burlesque comedy, to more complicated word-play and ironic literary allusions.

Following Hercules: the story of classical art

Hercules is one of the best loved heroes from ancient Greece. Known in antiquity for completing twelve tasks or ‘labours’ that confirmed his status as a god, Hercules is today tasked with one more — to show visitors to the Fitzwilliam how sculptures made in the Mediterranean millennia ago came to define western art.

Ronald Searle: Obsessed with drawing

Born in Cambridge, Ronald Searle is best known as the inventor of the fictional girls’ school St. Trinian’s (1948) and for his collaborations on Geoffrey Willans’ Molesworth series (1953-58). This exhibition shows the diversity of his art, from working as a war artist, to making drawings for book and magazine illustration, travel reportage, theatre, film, medals and political caricature.

Sanskrit classes

Classes for both intermediate and advanced students

Music@Hughes - Flautist Rosalind Ridout & Pianist Claudia Grinnell

A flute recital of Mozart, Martin, Fauré, Enesco and Clarke by 3rd year Hughesian music tripos Rosalind Ridout, accompanied by pianist Claudia Grinnell.

Victorian visions of Greece and Rome: a panel discussion

A panel discussion run in conjunction with the Fitzwilliam Museum's 'Following Hercules' exhibition.

Jazz @ John's

Partikel & Benet McLean, EM

Junior Big Band Workshop with Frank Griffith

Frank Griffith, jazz saxophonist and clarinettist, composer and band leader will be giving a big band workshop. With local music educators David Burgoyne (keys and drums) and Vicki Kenny (keys).

Cradled in caricature: visual humour in satirical prints and drawings

This exhibition looks at the methods used by British artists from James Gillray to Glen Baxter to amuse and entertain, ranging from the simple exaggeration of facial features and burlesque comedy, to more complicated word-play and ironic literary allusions.

Following Hercules: the story of classical art

Hercules is one of the best loved heroes from ancient Greece. Known in antiquity for completing twelve tasks or ‘labours’ that confirmed his status as a god, Hercules is today tasked with one more — to show visitors to the Fitzwilliam how sculptures made in the Mediterranean millennia ago came to define western art.

Ronald Searle: Obsessed with drawing

Born in Cambridge, Ronald Searle is best known as the inventor of the fictional girls’ school St. Trinian’s (1948) and for his collaborations on Geoffrey Willans’ Molesworth series (1953-58). This exhibition shows the diversity of his art, from working as a war artist, to making drawings for book and magazine illustration, travel reportage, theatre, film, medals and political caricature.

Tinkering Workshop

Do you remember playing pinball? Now you can create your very own ‘Pingball’. Drop in for a fun family learning workshop with researchers from the Faculty of Education.

Big Band workshop with Dennis Rollins

Dennis Rollins, British jazz trombonist, composer and bandleader will be giving a big band workshop for instrumentalists of all ages (grade 4+) with Trialogue.

Celebrating Rachmaninov

Stephen Cleobury conducts CUMS chorus and East Anglia Chamber Orchestra in King's College Chapel

Cradled in caricature: visual humour in satirical prints and drawings

This exhibition looks at the methods used by British artists from James Gillray to Glen Baxter to amuse and entertain, ranging from the simple exaggeration of facial features and burlesque comedy, to more complicated word-play and ironic literary allusions.

Following Hercules: the story of classical art

Hercules is one of the best loved heroes from ancient Greece. Known in antiquity for completing twelve tasks or ‘labours’ that confirmed his status as a god, Hercules is today tasked with one more — to show visitors to the Fitzwilliam how sculptures made in the Mediterranean millennia ago came to define western art.

Ronald Searle: Obsessed with drawing

Born in Cambridge, Ronald Searle is best known as the inventor of the fictional girls’ school St. Trinian’s (1948) and for his collaborations on Geoffrey Willans’ Molesworth series (1953-58). This exhibition shows the diversity of his art, from working as a war artist, to making drawings for book and magazine illustration, travel reportage, theatre, film, medals and political caricature.

Organ Recital

To be performed by Stephen Disley (Southwark Cathedral)

Dennis Rollins with CUJO

Dennis Rollins, British jazz trombonist, composer and band leader performing with the Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra (CUJO) for a one off event at the inaugural Cambridge Jazz Festival.