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Tue 23 April 9:00AM - 6:30PM

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

A woman in the field: Susan Drucker-Brown’s photographs and anthropological fieldnotes (Mexico 1957-1958)

An exhibition of works by Susan Drucker-Brown.

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 - 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 - 6:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 19 July

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.

1:10PM - 2:15PM

Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert | CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Max Todes conducts a chamber orchestra of students from across the university, convened especially for the lunchtime concert series in a performance of Beethoven's sixth symphony.

5:30PM - 6:30PM

THE TRUTH ABOUT CONTRACEPTION

THE TRUTH ABOUT CONTRACEPTION With speaker Kate Muir Followed by a panel discussion with Dr Madeleine Lameris and Dr Louise Newson

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Experiencing Complex Systems: An evening with Georgina Voss

Georgina Voss will explore what a systems worldview is and how we experience and feel out our way within these structures.

7:30PM - 8:45PM

Global sanctions and Russia: Lessons for international business

How have Russia’s sanctions impacted international business? What keeps CEOs awake at night--and what should be keeping them awake?

7:30PM - 10:00PM

Highlight World Book Night: Crime and Cocktails in the Library

Join Cambridge University Library for a KILLER NIGHT of mystery-solving, crime fiction and cocktails!