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Talks

The Betty Behrens Seminar on Classics of Historiography

Paul Seaward on "The History of the Rebellion" by Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon

Mon 24 September 2018 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Artist talk and tour with Broomberg & Chanarin

Artist Oliver Chanarin will talk about a recent body of work by Broomberg & Chanarin.

Fri 28 September 2018 9:45AM - 4:30PM

Highlight LifeLab Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified

The Cambridge Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) is delighted to invite you to our open event for patients, carers, and anyone with an interest in cancer research. There will be hands-on demonstrations, stands including Macmillan and Maggie’s Wallace, as well as talks from researchers, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.

12:30PM - 1:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Tell me a story

Equality is rarely out of the headlines, but impressions can be formed at a young age. Join our story telling with a difference as we inspire youngsters through stories of life and adventure, created with gender equality and social justice in mind.

1:30PM - 2:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Tell me a story

Equality is rarely out of the headlines, but impressions can be formed at a young age. Join our story telling with a difference as we inspire youngsters through stories of life and adventure, created with gender equality and social justice in mind.

2:30PM - 3:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Tell me a story

Equality is rarely out of the headlines, but impressions can be formed at a young age. Join our story telling with a difference as we inspire youngsters through stories of life and adventure, created with gender equality and social justice in mind.

3:30PM - 4:15PM

Highlight LifeLab Library Lab

Are you able to unravel some of life’s secrets? Science might have the answers ready! Together with researchers you will delve into the worlds of colour or DNA. Get hands-on with experiments and be transformed into a scientist.

4:45PM - 5:30PM

Highlight LifeLab Library Lab

Are you able to unravel some of life’s secrets? Science might have the answers ready! Together with researchers you will delve into the worlds of colour or DNA. Get hands-on with experiments and be transformed into a scientist.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Kidology

Just what are these kids talking about?! Join our scientist teams as they try to guess the science topic as described by a group of children. Do they know what it is? Does anyone? Relive an 80s gameshow classic with a special science spin.

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Pick of the month LifeLab Genomics and Us: the future of genomic medicine

Join Ewan Birney, Director of the European Bioinformatics Institute and a panel of leading scientists who will each share two things they believe will be different in society and medicine in the next 10 years as a result of genomics.

7:00PM - 8:15PM

Highlight Cafe Sci Cambridge: LifeLab special

Join us for a special edition of our lively monthly discussion series. Linking to Jeans for Genes Day, we’ll be joined by local researchers who will share their favourite genes and try to convince you, the audience, that their gene is the best!

7:00PM - 9:30PM

Highlight Bite-Size Science: LifeLab special

Meet scientists from across Europe over themed pizza and drinks! From cyber hacking to genetics, food security to vaccination, it’s not just the toppings that will be topical! As well as having a bite of pizza, come and enjoy our variety of bite-sized talks and hands-on activities.

8:30PM - 10:30PM

Pick of the month The Variables Present: LifeLab Special

Join our line-up of budding comedians from the world of science and technology, as they take a humorous look at their life in the lab. Hosted by The Variables.

Sat 29 September 2018 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Reinventing, Rethinking, and Representing Menopause: Beyond the Interdisciplinary Paradigm

This conference will draw together scholars with knowledge of menopause, with unprecedented interdisciplinary scope.

11:45AM - 12:15PM

Highlight LifeLab Tell me a story

Equality is rarely out of the headlines, but impressions can be formed at a young age. Join our story telling with a difference as we inspire youngsters through stories of life and adventure, created with gender equality and social justice in mind.