Beyond Neoliberalism Conference 2025
Be part of a transformative three-day event uniting global thinkers, scholars, and leaders to shape the future—sign up today!
| Thu 9 May 2024 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
An exhibition of works by Susan Drucker-Brown. |
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| 9:30AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Indigenous film, art and activism: counter-cartographies of the Amazon This one-day symposium explores the relationship between film, art, and activism in the Amazon. Along with in-person discussions by international speakers, the programme includes a number of contemporary Amazonian films made by Indigenous creators who are using film to amplify their voices and contest historical marginalisation. |
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| 10:00AM |
Photography Competition – Weird and Wonderful in Cambridge University Botanic Garden The Botanic Garden is delighted to partner again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to offer this free-to-enter competition. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Histories Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sun 4 August 2024 |
Highlight William Blake’s Universe Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence. |
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| 11:00AM - 12:30PM |
A Walking Tour of "Hidden" Cambridge An entertaining and informative 90-minute walking tour of Cambridge with a Cambridge Green Badge Guide that will reveal things you won't find in the standard guide books. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. |
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| 5:30PM - 6:30PM |
Reflections on the legacy of Sir Joseph Rotblat in a time of nuclear risk Reflections on the legacy of Sir Joseph Rotblat in a time of rising nuclear risk: the responsibility of scientists |
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| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
What Happens to Our Brains in Space? Abraham Alsawaf, a 4th-year medical student (Magdalene) studying neuroplasticity will discuss what happens to our brains in space. |
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| 7:30PM - 9:00PM |
GALA CONCERT | Cambridge University Wind Orchestra In their last event of the year, the Cambridge University Wind Orchestra will be performing a special Gala Concert. |