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Talks

"Histories of Scotland" by John Leslie

Paulina Kewes (Professor of English Literature, University of Oxford) will speak about "Histories of Scotland" by John Leslie, and engage in discussion with the attendees.

Mon 14 October 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Highlight The Leslie Stephen Lecture: "A New Light on Alice Munro" by Anne Enright

Trinity Hall and the University of Cambridge are pleased to announce that the 2024 Leslie Stephen Lecture will be given by Anne Enright, FRSL entitled ‘A New Light on Alice Munro’.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Highlight Diagnostics Without Frontiers: A regenerable supply chain for PCR in low resource countries

A Lecture by Professor Lisa Hall FRSC CBE, Professor of Analytical Biotechnology, Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Cambridge.

Tue 15 October 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Highlight Erpenius' Library: The Excellence of a Dutch Arabist

This online talk from Dr Majid Daneshgar, curator of Cambridge University Library’s Endless Stories exhibition, sheds new light on some of the unique and rare sources in Erpenius’ collection.

7:30PM - 8:45PM

Creative Practices with Osman Yousefzada and Sonita Alleyne OBE

Join the Intellectual Forum for an insightful discussion with Osman Yousefzada, an interdisciplinary artist whose artistic storytelling merges autobiography with fiction and ritual.

Wed 16 October 5:00PM - 6:30PM

CGHR: Global Experiences of Algorithmic Governance Seminar 1

Join us for an exploration of the variable experiences of algorithmic governance.

Thu 17 October 5:30PM - 7:00PM

Dying at the margins: The inequalities of access to end-of-life care

In the opening event of a series on "Death and Dying", leading experts in palliative care, social research, and end-of-life studies consider disparities in the accessibility and quality of end-of-life care.

Fri 18 October 5:00PM - 6:30PM

Writing creative non-fiction to tackle societal questions: The Nine Dots Prize winners in conversation

This event will seek to look in more depth at the different ways of writing creative non-fiction, and the important role that non-fiction writing plays in talking about societal questions and problems.

Sat 19 October 1:00PM - 5:30PM

The Blacktionary Show

How do you know when the language of race changes?

Sun 20 October 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Apple Day 2024

Join us as we host the region’s biggest Apple Day.

2:30PM - 4:00PM

Hidden Histories Tour

Discover Cambridge's untold stories on this walking tour highlighting the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and women. Learn how they navigated urban life, how masculinities shaped the city, and discuss queer experiences. Led by passionate university researchers, you will visit landmarks and hidden spots revealing the struggles and legacies of marginalised communities.