Talks
Queer Histories, Legacies and Imaginings
Join us for a special event with writer Diana Souhami, artist Sadie Lee and art historian and writer Rebecca Birrell that considers the histories, legacies and imaginings of queer culture.
| Mon 10 November | 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Pick of the month ANDREW CHAMBLIN MEMORIAL LECTURE 2025: Gravitational waves, black holes and experimental tests of gravitational theory Professor Thibault Damour (Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques) reviews the theoretical developments that led to our understanding of gravitational waves and black holes, and the experimental discoveries that confirmed their physical existence and the validity of Einstein’s theory of gravitation. |
| Tue 11 November | 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Sandars Lecture 1: Collecting and preserving contemporary and historic archives This year's Sandars Lectures will shed light on the evolution of the buying and selling of archives. |
| 7:30PM - 9:00PM |
Nine tales from the pubs of Mill Road Mill Road History Society presents a virtual journey down Mill Road pausing at each of its 9 pubs (past and present) for brief and refreshing tales of scandal, intrigue, danger and derring-do. |
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| Wed 12 November | 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Sandars Lecture 2: A jigsaw with no edge pieces This year's Sandars Lectures will shed light on the evolution of the buying and selling of archives. |
| 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
La Noire de… at 60. Reflecting on the life and legacy of an African classic In anticipation of the 60th anniversary of La Noire de… (2026), this three-day film series and international symposium brings together filmmakers, scholars, curators, activists and artists to reflect on the life and legacy of this landmark film and celebrate early African cinemas. |
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| 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
My journey with Printmakers: An Evening with Emma Mason Spend an evening with gallerist and David Parr House collaborator Emma Mason and hear her talk about her work with British printmakers, opening their archives to new audiences and celebrating their art. |
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| Thu 13 November | 1:00PM - 1:40PM |
Lunchtime Talk: Sustainability, Care, and Art Galleries To celebrate Carbon Literacy Action Day, join Molly Stock-Duerdoth, Learning Host and participatory researcher, for a lunchtime talk about sustainability, care, and art galleries in the Ede Room at Kettle’s Yard. |
| 4:00PM - 8:00PM |
La Noire de… at 60. Reflecting on the life and legacy of an African classic In anticipation of the 60th anniversary of La Noire de… (2026), this three-day film series and international symposium brings together filmmakers, scholars, curators, activists and artists to reflect on the life and legacy of this landmark film and celebrate early African cinemas. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Is Artificial General Intelligence compatible with a Christian worldview? This term's Faraday Institute Public Lecture will take place on Thursday 13th November at 6pm. Our speaker will be Prof. Lord Lionel Tarassenko and his talk is entitled ‘Is Artificial General Intelligence compatible with a Christian worldview?’. This event is held in partnership with Christians in Science. |
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| Fri 14 November | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
La Noire de… at 60. Reflecting on the life and legacy of an African classic In anticipation of the 60th anniversary of La Noire de… (2026), this three-day film series and international symposium brings together filmmakers, scholars, curators, activists and artists to reflect on the life and legacy of this landmark film and celebrate early African cinemas. |
| 2:15PM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Gabriela Ramos on "Natural and Moral History of the Indies" by José de Acosta Gabriela Ramos (University of Cambridge) will speak about "Natural and Moral History of the Indies" by José de Acosta |
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| Sat 15 November | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Escape and Escapism – Art and the GDR Exploring the artistic legacies of the GDR through conversation, creativity and cross-disciplinary insight. A free one-day symposium coinciding with the exhibition Escape from Colditz by artist Annette Schröter at the Robert Cripps Gallery. An international array of speakers will discuss creative legacies in Visual Arts, Architecture, Photography, Film, Dance and Literature from the GDR. |
| 10:30AM - 9:00PM |
Highlight Veronica Forrest-Thomson at Girton A symposium and archive exhibition celebrating the life and work of the poet Veronica Forrest-Thomson, a writer with strong links to Girton College. |
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| 4:00PM - 8:30PM |
GLOBAL CULTURES: EXPERT TASTES 15 NOV 2025 A food-focused afternoon with screenings of DROPS OF HEAVEN (Japanese w/ English subtitles) and LA BRIGADE (French w/ English subtitles) |