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Mon 3 February 2020 5:00PM - 6:15PM

Women in the Boardroom

Diverse boards are more likely to embrace novel approaches and less prone to ‘Groupthink’. This event hosted by Sara Hasan, Women’s Officer at the Cambridge Graduate Union, opens a dialogue with distinguished panellists on leadership styles, gender diversity and leadership challenges. The talk will be followed by networking and a drinks reception until 7pm.

Tue 4 February 2020 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Gene therapy for inherited diseases

The Departments of Paediatrics and Medicine are jointly hosting a special lecture, presented by Dr James M. Wilson from University of Pennsylvania. It will take place on Tuesday 4th February at 11.30am in Lecture Theatre 2 at the Clinical School and the talk is titled “Gene therapy for inherited diseases”. All are welcome to attend this talk.

12:30PM - 2:00PM

Materials, Membranes and Motivations for Research

Seminar talk given by Prof. Peter Budd

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Dr Nicholas Penny, Slade Lectures in Fine Art 2020

Avatars of Antiquity: Premise and Practice in European Painting and Sculpture 1500-2000

Wed 5 February 2020 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Wealth Inequalities and the Spatial Dynamics of Housing Market in France : A Research Agenda

A talk by Renaud Le Goix who is a Professor of Geography and Urban Studies at the Universite de Paris. The talk is part of the Land Economy Departmental Seminar Series

Thu 6 February 2020 5:30PM - 6:15PM

What about men? Engaging boys and men in gender equality

The movement for gender equality and justice has historically been supported and led by women and gender non-conforming individuals. But what about men? Should we engage men in this work? And if so, how?

6:45PM - 8:30PM

Cambridge Natural History Society talk - Harrold-Odell Country Park

Richard Dowsett, who has worked at Harrold-Odell Country Park in Bedfordshire for almost 20 years, will talk about the challenges of managing a country park, not only for recreation but also to benefit the flora and fauna. He will describe the Park and outline some of the facilities and opportunities it offers.