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Mon 27 July 2020 12:00AM - 11:59AM

What or Who is Your Travelling Companion?

An online exhibition organised by 'Art at the Alison Richard Building'.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Portrait Exhibition Tour

The UL, in association with Fusion Works and generously supported by Cambridge Assessment have developed a virtual reality tour of our Women at Cambridge portrait exhibition. Come and explore some of the most inspiring women in Cambridge’s illustrious past. Including trailblazers, scientists, benefactors, staff, students and many more.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Tour

Our most recent exhibition The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge sadly had to finish a little early due to the current COVID-19 situation. However, fear not, as we have a way you can visit it without having to leave your sofa! We are pleased to share with you the 360 degree virtual tour of The Rising Tide! Join the other 53,500 visitors and find out what it’s like to be a woman at Cambridge.

8:00AM - 9:00PM

Cambridge Summer Music Virtual Festival

An online programme of wonderful performances by musicians due to perform at the Festival in July 2020

9:00AM

Bitesize Botanics

Small windows into what's happening in CUBG

9:00AM

Family Activities at home

Fun family activities for you to try at home.

9:00AM

Heavenly Gardens

BBC One – Heavenly Gardens with Alexander Armstrong

9:00AM - 11:59PM

Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

This is the world’s premier competition and exhibition specialising in garden, plant and flower photography and is open to amateurs and professionals alike.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Great St.Mary's Tower

Tower is now open at Great St. Mary's the University Church with panoramic views of the colleges and Cambridge.

Tue 28 July 2020 12:00AM - 11:59AM

What or Who is Your Travelling Companion?

An online exhibition organised by 'Art at the Alison Richard Building'.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Portrait Exhibition Tour

The UL, in association with Fusion Works and generously supported by Cambridge Assessment have developed a virtual reality tour of our Women at Cambridge portrait exhibition. Come and explore some of the most inspiring women in Cambridge’s illustrious past. Including trailblazers, scientists, benefactors, staff, students and many more.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Tour

Our most recent exhibition The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge sadly had to finish a little early due to the current COVID-19 situation. However, fear not, as we have a way you can visit it without having to leave your sofa! We are pleased to share with you the 360 degree virtual tour of The Rising Tide! Join the other 53,500 visitors and find out what it’s like to be a woman at Cambridge.

8:00AM - 9:00PM

Cambridge Summer Music Virtual Festival

An online programme of wonderful performances by musicians due to perform at the Festival in July 2020

9:00AM

Bitesize Botanics

Small windows into what's happening in CUBG

9:00AM

Family Activities at home

Fun family activities for you to try at home.

9:00AM

Heavenly Gardens

BBC One – Heavenly Gardens with Alexander Armstrong

9:00AM - 11:59PM

Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

This is the world’s premier competition and exhibition specialising in garden, plant and flower photography and is open to amateurs and professionals alike.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Great St.Mary's Tower

Tower is now open at Great St. Mary's the University Church with panoramic views of the colleges and Cambridge.

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

Wed 29 July 2020 12:00AM

Summer with the Museums

Find a huge range of downloadable resources, hands-on activities and fun ideas for the summer holiday on our specially created web page.

12:00AM - 11:59AM

What or Who is Your Travelling Companion?

An online exhibition organised by 'Art at the Alison Richard Building'.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Portrait Exhibition Tour

The UL, in association with Fusion Works and generously supported by Cambridge Assessment have developed a virtual reality tour of our Women at Cambridge portrait exhibition. Come and explore some of the most inspiring women in Cambridge’s illustrious past. Including trailblazers, scientists, benefactors, staff, students and many more.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Tour

Our most recent exhibition The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge sadly had to finish a little early due to the current COVID-19 situation. However, fear not, as we have a way you can visit it without having to leave your sofa! We are pleased to share with you the 360 degree virtual tour of The Rising Tide! Join the other 53,500 visitors and find out what it’s like to be a woman at Cambridge.

8:00AM - 9:00PM

Cambridge Summer Music Virtual Festival

An online programme of wonderful performances by musicians due to perform at the Festival in July 2020

9:00AM

Bitesize Botanics

Small windows into what's happening in CUBG

9:00AM

Family Activities at home

Fun family activities for you to try at home.

9:00AM

Heavenly Gardens

BBC One – Heavenly Gardens with Alexander Armstrong

9:00AM - 11:59PM

Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

This is the world’s premier competition and exhibition specialising in garden, plant and flower photography and is open to amateurs and professionals alike.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Great St.Mary's Tower

Tower is now open at Great St. Mary's the University Church with panoramic views of the colleges and Cambridge.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

#LucyInLockdown with Dr. Maria Colzani & Dr. Maria Rosa Pozzi

All are welcome to join us for this fascinating talk exploring pandemics with mother and daughter duo Dr. Maria Colzani & Dr. Maria Rosa Pozzi

Thu 30 July 2020 12:00AM

Summer with the Museums

Find a huge range of downloadable resources, hands-on activities and fun ideas for the summer holiday on our specially created web page.

12:00AM - 11:59AM

What or Who is Your Travelling Companion?

An online exhibition organised by 'Art at the Alison Richard Building'.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Portrait Exhibition Tour

The UL, in association with Fusion Works and generously supported by Cambridge Assessment have developed a virtual reality tour of our Women at Cambridge portrait exhibition. Come and explore some of the most inspiring women in Cambridge’s illustrious past. Including trailblazers, scientists, benefactors, staff, students and many more.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Tour

Our most recent exhibition The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge sadly had to finish a little early due to the current COVID-19 situation. However, fear not, as we have a way you can visit it without having to leave your sofa! We are pleased to share with you the 360 degree virtual tour of The Rising Tide! Join the other 53,500 visitors and find out what it’s like to be a woman at Cambridge.

8:00AM - 9:00PM

Cambridge Summer Music Virtual Festival

An online programme of wonderful performances by musicians due to perform at the Festival in July 2020

9:00AM

Bitesize Botanics

Small windows into what's happening in CUBG

9:00AM

Family Activities at home

Fun family activities for you to try at home.

9:00AM

Heavenly Gardens

BBC One – Heavenly Gardens with Alexander Armstrong

9:00AM - 11:59PM

Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

This is the world’s premier competition and exhibition specialising in garden, plant and flower photography and is open to amateurs and professionals alike.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Great St.Mary's Tower

Tower is now open at Great St. Mary's the University Church with panoramic views of the colleges and Cambridge.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Reading the book of life: What has genome sequencing ever done for us?

Twenty years after the first draft of the human genome project, Professor Sir Mike Stratton, director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute, reflects on how far we have come since those early days, in conversation with science writer and broadcaster Dr Kat Arney.

Fri 31 July 2020 12:00AM

Summer with the Museums

Find a huge range of downloadable resources, hands-on activities and fun ideas for the summer holiday on our specially created web page.

12:00AM - 11:59AM

What or Who is Your Travelling Companion?

An online exhibition organised by 'Art at the Alison Richard Building'.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Portrait Exhibition Tour

The UL, in association with Fusion Works and generously supported by Cambridge Assessment have developed a virtual reality tour of our Women at Cambridge portrait exhibition. Come and explore some of the most inspiring women in Cambridge’s illustrious past. Including trailblazers, scientists, benefactors, staff, students and many more.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge Virtual Reality Tour

Our most recent exhibition The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge sadly had to finish a little early due to the current COVID-19 situation. However, fear not, as we have a way you can visit it without having to leave your sofa! We are pleased to share with you the 360 degree virtual tour of The Rising Tide! Join the other 53,500 visitors and find out what it’s like to be a woman at Cambridge.

8:00AM - 9:00PM

Cambridge Summer Music Virtual Festival

An online programme of wonderful performances by musicians due to perform at the Festival in July 2020

9:00AM

Bitesize Botanics

Small windows into what's happening in CUBG

9:00AM

Family Activities at home

Fun family activities for you to try at home.

9:00AM

Heavenly Gardens

BBC One – Heavenly Gardens with Alexander Armstrong

9:00AM - 11:59PM

Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

This is the world’s premier competition and exhibition specialising in garden, plant and flower photography and is open to amateurs and professionals alike.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Great St.Mary's Tower

Tower is now open at Great St. Mary's the University Church with panoramic views of the colleges and Cambridge.

Sat 1 August 2020 12:00AM

Summer with the Museums

Find a huge range of downloadable resources, hands-on activities and fun ideas for the summer holiday on our specially created web page.

12:00AM - 11:59AM

What or Who is Your Travelling Companion?

An online exhibition organised by 'Art at the Alison Richard Building'.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Photography Exhibition: Everyday Delight (Windows Edition)

An exhibition of photography on the windows of the Alison Richard Building.

8:00AM - 9:00PM

Cambridge Summer Music Virtual Festival

An online programme of wonderful performances by musicians due to perform at the Festival in July 2020

9:00AM

Bitesize Botanics

Small windows into what's happening in CUBG

9:00AM

Family Activities at home

Fun family activities for you to try at home.

9:00AM

Heavenly Gardens

BBC One – Heavenly Gardens with Alexander Armstrong

9:00AM - 11:59PM

Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

This is the world’s premier competition and exhibition specialising in garden, plant and flower photography and is open to amateurs and professionals alike.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Great St.Mary's Tower

Tower is now open at Great St. Mary's the University Church with panoramic views of the colleges and Cambridge.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Family first Saturdays

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

Sun 2 August 2020 12:00AM

Summer with the Museums

Find a huge range of downloadable resources, hands-on activities and fun ideas for the summer holiday on our specially created web page.

12:00AM - 11:59AM

What or Who is Your Travelling Companion?

An online exhibition organised by 'Art at the Alison Richard Building'.

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Photography Exhibition: Everyday Delight (Windows Edition)

An exhibition of photography on the windows of the Alison Richard Building.

8:00AM - 9:00PM

Cambridge Summer Music Virtual Festival

An online programme of wonderful performances by musicians due to perform at the Festival in July 2020

9:00AM

Bitesize Botanics

Small windows into what's happening in CUBG

9:00AM

Family Activities at home

Fun family activities for you to try at home.

9:00AM

Heavenly Gardens

BBC One – Heavenly Gardens with Alexander Armstrong

9:00AM - 11:59PM

Plant Quiz

Plant Quiz

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

This is the world’s premier competition and exhibition specialising in garden, plant and flower photography and is open to amateurs and professionals alike.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Great St.Mary's Tower

Tower is now open at Great St. Mary's the University Church with panoramic views of the colleges and Cambridge.