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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!

Sat 8 February 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century

Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public.

10:00AM

The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle

The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection.

10:00AM - 12:30PM

Maths Explorers' Morning

Join us at this free family maths event for a morning of exciting hands-on mathematical activities, for ages 7 to 16. Volunteer staff and students from the Cambridge University Mathematics Faculty will be on hand to help out.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones.

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.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Snowdrop Trail

Stroll around the Garden following our Snowdrop Trail and discover snowdrop facts along the way.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A Room of One's Own

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place

Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem

Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever.

10:00AM - 9:00PM on Sun 30 March

CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST FEB – MAR 2025

Join us for the fourth edition of the Cambridge Japan Fest through February and March. Meet Japanese film directors, producers, and talent. See a wide range of new Japanese titles which are being screened for their first and likely only time in Cambridge.

11:00AM - 12:30PM

A Cambridge Treasure Hunt and a quirky one at that!

Hidden Cambridge’s most popular (and not-app based) treasure hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge

11:00AM - 5:00PM

A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky

This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv).

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’

This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa

Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Ebu Estandar: Dreams of the Soul: Paintings, Prints, and Textile

Works of art across varied media by Ebu Estandar, an aboriginal Taiwanese artist now resident locally.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ...

7:30PM - 9:15PM

Mahler Symphony no. 6

CCSO plays Mahler's 6th Symphony

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme showcase at Clare Hall

A showcase of the Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme winners from the University, performing at Clare Hall.