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Mon 18 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

Tue 19 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 14 June

Highlight William Blake’s Universe

Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

12:30PM - 2:30PM

Newnham and Bletchley Park exhibition

This exhibition tells the incredible story of Newnham College women’s war work, at Bletchley Park and beyond.

1:15PM - 2:00PM

Tales from the trowel's edge: New archaeological sites on the island of Samos

A lunchtime talk with Dr Michael Loy

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Health Justice and International recruitment of health workers

The fifth seminar in a series centred on Health Justice, which will focus on the topic of international recruitment of health workers in relation to health justice.

7:00PM - 8:00PM

Highlight The Really Popular Book Club: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

Join Cambridge University Library for our monthly online book club. Open to all!

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Biblical Justice for Transforming the World

Biblical Justice for Transforming the World is designed both for those working in social justice ministry and for anyone else seeking to relate their faith more effectively to public life. Through readings, conversation and reflection on participant’s experience, we will explore a compelling biblical and theological underpinning for justice work in our contemporary world, with a focus on poverty.

Wed 20 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sat 15 June

Highlight William Blake’s Universe

Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

1:15PM - 2:00PM

York beneath the Streets: A fortress city in the Roman Empire

A lunchtime talk with Dr Thomas Matthew Boehmer

6:30PM - 9:30PM

Board Games night at the Museum of Zoology

Get ready to roll the dice for an evening of Board Games under the skeletons at the Museum!

Thu 21 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Migration, Identity and Memory Exhibition

This exhibition is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium This exhibition will be in the Foyer on 21+22 March. It will then be moved to the Ferguson Nazareth Room in Milstein House and remain there until Thursday 28 March 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

9:30AM - 11:00AM

Panel 1: Displacement and Belonging

This panel is part of the Migration, Identity & Memory Symposium

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sun 16 June

Highlight William Blake’s Universe

Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

11:30AM - 1:00PM

Panel 2: Migration and Integration

This panel is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium

12:30PM - 2:30PM

Newnham and Bletchley Park exhibition

This exhibition tells the incredible story of Newnham College women’s war work, at Bletchley Park and beyond.

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Keynote Address: The Criminalisation of Migrations (Loraine Gelsthorpe)

This talk is part of the Migration, Identity and Memory Symposium (21+22 March)

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Elizabeth Walsh in conversation with Mary Jacobus, Faculty of English (formerly Director of CRASSH)

This talk is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium

5:00PM - 5:30PM

Migration, Identity and Memory Poetry Reading with Mina Gorji

This poetry reading is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown

A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures.

8:00PM - 9:45PM

The challenges of delivering healthcare and telling the story in a war zone

Exploring the increasing targeting of healthcare workers and journalist in conflict zones. Panel discussion and screening of Newnham postgraduate Dr Saleyha Hasan's documentary Doctors in Palestine.

Fri 22 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

8:30AM - 6:00PM

Cambridge Precision Breast Cancer Symposium 2024

The Cambridge Precision Breast Cancer Symposium aims to cover the clinical and basic science aspects of several topics relevant to breast cancer.

9:00AM - 5:15PM

Highlight Science and the Futures of Medicine - One Day Meeting

A one-day interdisciplinary scientific meeting organised by Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, Dr James Fraser and Dr Nicholas Pugh

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

9:30AM - 11:00AM

Panel 3: Cross-Cultural Representations

This event is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium

9:45AM - 6:30PM

Bennett Institute for Public Policy Annual Conference

The Bennett Institute for Public Policy Annual Conference creates an opportunity for some of our leading practitioners, academic thinkers and policy experts to engage with each other in productive and wide-angled conversations about some of the most pressing challenges facing governments around the world.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Mon 17 June

Highlight William Blake’s Universe

Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

11:30AM - 1:00PM

Panel 4: Migration and Integration 2

This panel is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium.

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Curator's Tour: Casting New Light

A tour of the gallery with Dr Susanne Turner

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Panel 5: Children in Migration

This event is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium.

2:30PM - 4:30PM

Newnham and Bletchley Park exhibition

This exhibition tells the incredible story of Newnham College women’s war work, at Bletchley Park and beyond.

3:00PM - 4:00PM

A Conversation with Lord Alf Dubs

This keynote address is part of the Migration, Identity and Memory Symposium taking place at Pembroke College on 21+22

4:30PM - 6:00PM

Panel 6: Postcolonial Migrations, Identity and Citizenship

This event is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ...

7:00PM - 8:00PM

Music Moves with Us

Music from Ukraine and China

Sat 23 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 4:30PM

Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction

Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival Family Weekend

Join Cambridge Festival for a free weekend of talks, workshops and hands-on activities for the whole family! From Amazing Animals to Romani storytelling, from bubble science to virtual reality; this is a weekend full of ideas to spark your curiosity and imagination.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 4:30PM

Grow a Backbone Family Day at the Museum

It's a Family Day at the Museum of Zoology - object handling, crafts & more.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 18 June

Highlight William Blake’s Universe

Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.

10:30AM - 4:30PM

The Weird World of Carnivorous Plants

As part of Cambridge Festival, learn about the weird and wonderful carnivorous plants that call the Botanic Garden their home.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

1:00PM - 2:00PM

How to confirm an outbreak: an interactive, hands on session for budding disease detectives

Interactive and hands-on workshop with epidemiologist Dr Charlotte Hammer

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ...

7:30PM - 9:15PM

Ravel and Prokofiev

Music by Dora Peja?evi?, Ravel and Prokofiev, including Ravel's G manor piano concerto

Sun 24 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

11:30AM - 1:00PM

Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival Family Weekend

Join Cambridge Festival for a free weekend of talks, workshops and hands-on activities for the whole family! From Amazing Animals to Romani storytelling, from bubble science to virtual reality; this is a weekend full of ideas to spark your curiosity and imagination.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

12:00PM - 5:00PM on Wed 19 June

Highlight William Blake’s Universe

Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.

2:30PM - 4:00PM

Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown

A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures.

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight CSD Brass Spring Concert

Join CSD Brass (Cambridge & Surrounding District) for their Spring Concert in a programme of original works for brass band, in the perfect setting of St Luke's Church