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In Her Words: Women Artists and Life Writing Symposium

For centuries, women artists have produced autobiographical accounts of their lives and careers, using diaries, letters and other types of writing as a means of resistance, reflection, and self-fashioning. Taking a broad geographical approach, this symposium will address how women artists, between 1900 and the present, navigate their artistic identities through writing.

Mon 2 July 2012 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Imposters: talking

Discussion based sculpture course

Tue 3 July 2012 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

Wed 4 July 2012 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

1:15PM - 2:00PM

Scrutinising sgraffito: Conservation of Medieval Cypriot glazed bowls

A lunchtime talk at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Wintercomfort summer event: Trinity hall old library and gardens

The Old Library is the jewel in the crown of Trinity Hall and one of the hidden gems of Cambridge. Built in c.1590, it is the oldest library in Cambridge still in its original setting.

Thu 5 July 2012 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

7:00PM

From Historical Page to Stage: the dramatic life of Doris Elizabeth Adams 1903-1985 with Jean Rees-Lyons and Sarah Baylis

This talk by playwright Jean Rees-Lyons and local historian Sarah Baylis explores the mysterious life of Doris Elizabeth Adams. Includes a gypsy dance dem

7:00PM - 8:00PM

Fun family science talk

Join Professor Chris Bishop, presenter of the 2008 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, for a spectacular family talk packed with explosive demonstrations.

Fri 6 July 2012 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Museum of Classical Archaeology

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Museum of Classical Archaeology will tell the story of the classical Olympics.

Sat 7 July 2012 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Fun family science talk

Join Professor Chris Bishop, presenter of the 2008 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, for a spectacular family talk packed with explosive demonstrations.

Sun 8 July 2012 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.