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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!

Tue 4 March 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Open 2025

The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building.

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 - 5:00PM

A Room of One's Own

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

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 - 5:00PM

Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition

Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge

Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries.

5:30PM - 6:45PM

John Hinnells Memorial Lecture - "Education for all? Lessons from the South Bank to Georgia State" by The Rt Hon Sir Simon Hughes

From experience chairing governors of south-east London primary and secondary schools, and working with The Open University, Sir Simon Hughes considers what can be learnt across England and beyond from two universities he knows well, London South Bank University and Georgia State University in Atlanta.