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Mon 3 September 2012 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Poems, drawings & Cambridge

Jinggan Yu : poems, drawings & Cambridge

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight A Soviet design for life: the Catherine Cooke collection of 20th-century Russian architecture and design

An exhibition of stunning examples of twentieth-century Russian design and architecture, including posters, books, packaging, postcards, pop-up books and many more fascinating items.

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Glass sculptures by Peter Newsome

An exhibition of sculptures by Peter Newsome ARBS, RBA exploring the potential of glass as a sculptural medium. The exhibition at Clare Hall will illustrate the range of Peter's creations, from desk top sculptures to large outdoor works.

9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

10:00AM - 4:45PM

Big bug hunt

Discover the amazing diversity of insects with this special trail around the museum to celebrate National Insect Week 2012.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Carolyn Blake: not so happy, yet much happier

In this exhibition Carolyn Blake’s paintings reference childhood and daily life by association: through remembered moments, games, toys and travel.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

Tue 4 September 2012 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Poems, drawings & Cambridge

Jinggan Yu : poems, drawings & Cambridge

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight A Soviet design for life: the Catherine Cooke collection of 20th-century Russian architecture and design

An exhibition of stunning examples of twentieth-century Russian design and architecture, including posters, books, packaging, postcards, pop-up books and many more fascinating items.

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Glass sculptures by Peter Newsome

An exhibition of sculptures by Peter Newsome ARBS, RBA exploring the potential of glass as a sculptural medium. The exhibition at Clare Hall will illustrate the range of Peter's creations, from desk top sculptures to large outdoor works.

9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

10:00AM - 4:45PM

Big bug hunt

Discover the amazing diversity of insects with this special trail around the museum to celebrate National Insect Week 2012.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Ceramic Art, Craft and Tales from Medieval Cyprus

An exhibition of brilliantly coloured ceramics from Medieval Cyprus, together with related items from the Fitzwilliam Museum's own collection.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designed to Impress: Highlights from the print collection

See works by some of the greatest Old Master printmakers, including Rembrandt and Dürer, as well as prints by later artists such as Degas, Whistler and Picasso.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edgelands

Prints by George Shaw and Michael Landy

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China

Featuring over 350 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and ceramics, discover the secrets of ancient China’s 2000 year old royal tombs. This exhibition is part of the London 2012 Festival and is the largest exhibition of ancient royal treasures ever to travel outside China.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Carolyn Blake: not so happy, yet much happier

In this exhibition Carolyn Blake’s paintings reference childhood and daily life by association: through remembered moments, games, toys and travel.

11:30AM - 5:00PM

Highlight 2012/13 Associate Artists

Introducing Kettle’s Yard’s Associate Artists, this display presents work by Matei Bejenaru, Matthew Darbyshire, Lorna Macintyre and Jeremy Millar alongside objects, artworks or archive materials they have selected from the Kettle’s Yard collection.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

7:15PM - 8:15PM

University social club swimming Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals

Wed 5 September 2012 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Poems, drawings & Cambridge

Jinggan Yu : poems, drawings & Cambridge

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight A Soviet design for life: the Catherine Cooke collection of 20th-century Russian architecture and design

An exhibition of stunning examples of twentieth-century Russian design and architecture, including posters, books, packaging, postcards, pop-up books and many more fascinating items.

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Glass sculptures by Peter Newsome

An exhibition of sculptures by Peter Newsome ARBS, RBA exploring the potential of glass as a sculptural medium. The exhibition at Clare Hall will illustrate the range of Peter's creations, from desk top sculptures to large outdoor works.

9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

10:00AM - 4:45PM

Big bug hunt

Discover the amazing diversity of insects with this special trail around the museum to celebrate National Insect Week 2012.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Ceramic Art, Craft and Tales from Medieval Cyprus

An exhibition of brilliantly coloured ceramics from Medieval Cyprus, together with related items from the Fitzwilliam Museum's own collection.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designed to Impress: Highlights from the print collection

See works by some of the greatest Old Master printmakers, including Rembrandt and Dürer, as well as prints by later artists such as Degas, Whistler and Picasso.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edgelands

Prints by George Shaw and Michael Landy

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China

Featuring over 350 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and ceramics, discover the secrets of ancient China’s 2000 year old royal tombs. This exhibition is part of the London 2012 Festival and is the largest exhibition of ancient royal treasures ever to travel outside China.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Carolyn Blake: not so happy, yet much happier

In this exhibition Carolyn Blake’s paintings reference childhood and daily life by association: through remembered moments, games, toys and travel.

11:30AM - 5:00PM

Highlight 2012/13 Associate Artists

Introducing Kettle’s Yard’s Associate Artists, this display presents work by Matei Bejenaru, Matthew Darbyshire, Lorna Macintyre and Jeremy Millar alongside objects, artworks or archive materials they have selected from the Kettle’s Yard collection.

1:15PM - 2:00PM

Out of place

Enjoy a lunchtime talk in Seminar Room 3 of the Fitzwilliam Museum

2:00PM - 4:00PM

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

Thu 6 September 2012 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Poems, drawings & Cambridge

Jinggan Yu : poems, drawings & Cambridge

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight A Soviet design for life: the Catherine Cooke collection of 20th-century Russian architecture and design

An exhibition of stunning examples of twentieth-century Russian design and architecture, including posters, books, packaging, postcards, pop-up books and many more fascinating items.

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Glass sculptures by Peter Newsome

An exhibition of sculptures by Peter Newsome ARBS, RBA exploring the potential of glass as a sculptural medium. The exhibition at Clare Hall will illustrate the range of Peter's creations, from desk top sculptures to large outdoor works.

9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

10:00AM - 4:45PM

Big bug hunt

Discover the amazing diversity of insects with this special trail around the museum to celebrate National Insect Week 2012.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Ceramic Art, Craft and Tales from Medieval Cyprus

An exhibition of brilliantly coloured ceramics from Medieval Cyprus, together with related items from the Fitzwilliam Museum's own collection.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designed to Impress: Highlights from the print collection

See works by some of the greatest Old Master printmakers, including Rembrandt and Dürer, as well as prints by later artists such as Degas, Whistler and Picasso.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edgelands

Prints by George Shaw and Michael Landy

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China

Featuring over 350 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and ceramics, discover the secrets of ancient China’s 2000 year old royal tombs. This exhibition is part of the London 2012 Festival and is the largest exhibition of ancient royal treasures ever to travel outside China.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Carolyn Blake: not so happy, yet much happier

In this exhibition Carolyn Blake’s paintings reference childhood and daily life by association: through remembered moments, games, toys and travel.

11:30AM - 5:00PM

Highlight 2012/13 Associate Artists

Introducing Kettle’s Yard’s Associate Artists, this display presents work by Matei Bejenaru, Matthew Darbyshire, Lorna Macintyre and Jeremy Millar alongside objects, artworks or archive materials they have selected from the Kettle’s Yard collection.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

The Lawrence room

Girton College has an extremely unusual Egyptian mummy called Hermione, which can now be viewed in the College’s small museum.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

4:30PM - 6:30PM

How do examiners reach judgements?

Examiner judgements are an essential part of the assessment process. In this session there will be two presentations looking at how examiners in different contexts arrive at their judgements, and what variables have an influence on the judgements that are made.

Fri 7 September 2012 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Poems, drawings & Cambridge

Jinggan Yu : poems, drawings & Cambridge

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight A Soviet design for life: the Catherine Cooke collection of 20th-century Russian architecture and design

An exhibition of stunning examples of twentieth-century Russian design and architecture, including posters, books, packaging, postcards, pop-up books and many more fascinating items.

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Glass sculptures by Peter Newsome

An exhibition of sculptures by Peter Newsome ARBS, RBA exploring the potential of glass as a sculptural medium. The exhibition at Clare Hall will illustrate the range of Peter's creations, from desk top sculptures to large outdoor works.

9:00AM - 8:30PM

Pick of the month Open Cambridge

A free heritage weekend celebrating history, heritage and culture.

9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

MUSE

Join us for a drawing workshop at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

10:00AM - 4:45PM

Big bug hunt

Discover the amazing diversity of insects with this special trail around the museum to celebrate National Insect Week 2012.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Ceramic Art, Craft and Tales from Medieval Cyprus

An exhibition of brilliantly coloured ceramics from Medieval Cyprus, together with related items from the Fitzwilliam Museum's own collection.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designed to Impress: Highlights from the print collection

See works by some of the greatest Old Master printmakers, including Rembrandt and Dürer, as well as prints by later artists such as Degas, Whistler and Picasso.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edgelands

Prints by George Shaw and Michael Landy

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China

Featuring over 350 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and ceramics, discover the secrets of ancient China’s 2000 year old royal tombs. This exhibition is part of the London 2012 Festival and is the largest exhibition of ancient royal treasures ever to travel outside China.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Carolyn Blake: not so happy, yet much happier

In this exhibition Carolyn Blake’s paintings reference childhood and daily life by association: through remembered moments, games, toys and travel.

11:30AM - 5:00PM

Highlight 2012/13 Associate Artists

Introducing Kettle’s Yard’s Associate Artists, this display presents work by Matei Bejenaru, Matthew Darbyshire, Lorna Macintyre and Jeremy Millar alongside objects, artworks or archive materials they have selected from the Kettle’s Yard collection.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

Sat 8 September 2012 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Poems, drawings & Cambridge

Jinggan Yu : poems, drawings & Cambridge

9:00AM - 4:30PM

Highlight A Soviet design for life: the Catherine Cooke collection of 20th-century Russian architecture and design

An exhibition of stunning examples of twentieth-century Russian design and architecture, including posters, books, packaging, postcards, pop-up books and many more fascinating items.

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Glass sculptures by Peter Newsome

An exhibition of sculptures by Peter Newsome ARBS, RBA exploring the potential of glass as a sculptural medium. The exhibition at Clare Hall will illustrate the range of Peter's creations, from desk top sculptures to large outdoor works.

9:00AM - 10:00PM

Pick of the month Open Cambridge

A free heritage weekend celebrating history, heritage and culture.

9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012: Cambridgeshire competes at the Sedgwick Museum

As part of Cambridgeshire Competes, a programme Inspired by London 2012, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will explore how raw materials can be used for different sporting equipment, such as rowing boats or bicycles.

10:00AM - 4:45PM

Big bug hunt

Discover the amazing diversity of insects with this special trail around the museum to celebrate National Insect Week 2012.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Ceramic Art, Craft and Tales from Medieval Cyprus

An exhibition of brilliantly coloured ceramics from Medieval Cyprus, together with related items from the Fitzwilliam Museum's own collection.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designed to Impress: Highlights from the print collection

See works by some of the greatest Old Master printmakers, including Rembrandt and Dürer, as well as prints by later artists such as Degas, Whistler and Picasso.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edgelands

Prints by George Shaw and Michael Landy

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China

Featuring over 350 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and ceramics, discover the secrets of ancient China’s 2000 year old royal tombs. This exhibition is part of the London 2012 Festival and is the largest exhibition of ancient royal treasures ever to travel outside China.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Carolyn Blake: not so happy, yet much happier

In this exhibition Carolyn Blake’s paintings reference childhood and daily life by association: through remembered moments, games, toys and travel.

11:30AM - 5:00PM

Highlight 2012/13 Associate Artists

Introducing Kettle’s Yard’s Associate Artists, this display presents work by Matei Bejenaru, Matthew Darbyshire, Lorna Macintyre and Jeremy Millar alongside objects, artworks or archive materials they have selected from the Kettle’s Yard collection.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.

Sun 9 September 2012 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Poems, drawings & Cambridge

Jinggan Yu : poems, drawings & Cambridge

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Glass sculptures by Peter Newsome

An exhibition of sculptures by Peter Newsome ARBS, RBA exploring the potential of glass as a sculptural medium. The exhibition at Clare Hall will illustrate the range of Peter's creations, from desk top sculptures to large outdoor works.

9:00AM - 11:00PM

Cambridge & London 2012

Over 300 Olympians have been associated with the University as former students, academics and staff. To celebrate London 2012, the University is hosting a variety of events highlighting the City’s Olympic links and the cultural diversity of countries competing in the Games.

9:30AM - 2:00PM

Bridge the Gap charity walk

Take a Sunday stroll through the scenic courts and gardens of Cambridge Colleges, while raising money for local charities Arthur Rank Hospice and Press Relief.

9:30AM - 2:00PM

Pick of the month Open Cambridge

A free heritage weekend celebrating history, heritage and culture.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Carolyn Blake: not so happy, yet much happier

In this exhibition Carolyn Blake’s paintings reference childhood and daily life by association: through remembered moments, games, toys and travel.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Roberta Booth: new morning 2010-2012

Roberta Booth MA, is a graduate of the Royal College of Art, whose career has spanned over 35 years, with her work being exhibited world wide.

11:30AM - 5:00PM

Highlight 2012/13 Associate Artists

Introducing Kettle’s Yard’s Associate Artists, this display presents work by Matei Bejenaru, Matthew Darbyshire, Lorna Macintyre and Jeremy Millar alongside objects, artworks or archive materials they have selected from the Kettle’s Yard collection.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Ceramic Art, Craft and Tales from Medieval Cyprus

An exhibition of brilliantly coloured ceramics from Medieval Cyprus, together with related items from the Fitzwilliam Museum's own collection.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Designed to Impress: Highlights from the print collection

See works by some of the greatest Old Master printmakers, including Rembrandt and Dürer, as well as prints by later artists such as Degas, Whistler and Picasso.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edgelands

Prints by George Shaw and Michael Landy

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China

Featuring over 350 treasures in jade, gold, silver, bronze and ceramics, discover the secrets of ancient China’s 2000 year old royal tombs. This exhibition is part of the London 2012 Festival and is the largest exhibition of ancient royal treasures ever to travel outside China.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

People’s portraits exhibition

The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles.