WHAT'S ON

Events open to the public from the University of Cambridge

Submit events
Mon 30 November 2015 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

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

9:15AM - 1:00PM

Zero stress workshops

From zero joy to zero stress: making flexible scheduling work www.zero.sociology.cam.ac.uk/workshops

5:00PM - 6:30PM

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

6:00PM - 8:00PM

GoActive - Help us make our research relevant!

The GoActive programme aims to increase physical activity among teenagers. This workshop seeks the views of parents, teachers and other professionals in order to make sure we’re asking the right questions and also that our information is clear and relevant.

Tue 1 December 2015 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

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

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight By endurance we conquer: Shackleton and his men

This major exhibition commemorates the centenary of the Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17).

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Highlight Slade lectures in fine art 2015-16 - presented by Prof John Bowlt

“Suddenly I forgot which comes first, 7 or 8”. Making Sense of the Russian Avant-Garde

7:15PM - 8:15PM

University social club swimming Cancelled

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

8:00PM

J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concertos 2-6

Cambridge University Collegium Musicum present Bach's Brandenburg Concertos No.s 2-6, performed on period instruments

Wed 2 December 2015 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

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

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight By endurance we conquer: Shackleton and his men

This major exhibition commemorates the centenary of the Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17).

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

1:15PM - 2:15PM

The Netherbow Gate and the Creation of Urban Borders in Early Modern Edinburgh

A Martin Centre Lecture by Dr Giovanna Guidici

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Power to the people - the neighbourhood planning revolution

A talk by Tony Burton CBE MPhil BA FRIBA FRSA. Part of the Land Economy Departmental Seminar Series.

5:30PM

Highlight A mighty collector: Matthew Parker’s printed books

A talk by William Hale for the Friends of Cambridge University Library

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Life clubs - Self improvement workshops Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Life clubs was created in 2004 by Nina Grunfeld, best-selling author of The Life Book. Sessions are every Wednesday.

8:00PM

CUWO: Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto

Cambridge University Wind Orchestra perform the Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto with soloist Matilda Lloyd

Thu 3 December 2015 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

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

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight By endurance we conquer: Shackleton and his men

This major exhibition commemorates the centenary of the Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17).

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

7:30PM - 9:00PM

A natural history of Cambridge

Mark Hill will introduce a discussion of the proposal to compile and publish a book providing a snapshot of the fauna and flora, and distinctive areas of Cambridge.

Fri 4 December 2015 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Threads of life - an exhibition by Jenny Langley

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

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight By endurance we conquer: Shackleton and his men

This major exhibition commemorates the centenary of the Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17).

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

1:30PM - 5:15PM

Sanskrit classes

Classes for both intermediate and advanced students

Sat 5 December 2015 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight By endurance we conquer: Shackleton and his men

This major exhibition commemorates the centenary of the Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-17).

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Family first Saturdays

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

8:00PM

Highlight A Russian Evening with John Wilson

John Wilson conducts CUMS Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Rachmaninov Symphony No.2 and Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1, with pianist Fiachra Garvey

Sun 6 December 2015 12:00PM - 5:00PM

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.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

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.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

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.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Power of paper – printmaking workshops

As part of the exhibition The Power of Paper: 50 Years of Printmaking in Australia, Canada and South Africa at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, engaging with the techniques used by artists in the exhibition, a series of workshops and demonstrations held by professional printmakers will be held on the first and last Sunday of each month.

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Christmas concert

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 Elgar’s Dream Children, Walton’s Façade Suite and choral music