WHAT'S ON

A traditional Chinese painting exhibition of northern China villages

Selected artworks from Mr. YANG Xiaomin - Deputy director of Centre for Eastern Painting and Calligraphy Art of Nanjing University, China.

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

Perception

The Cambridge Science Centre presents an extraordinary sensory experience. The new exhibition, Perception, will use illusions to uncover how our senses and brain work and the tricks your brain uses to make sense of the world.

Hilary Beauchamp & John Dawson

An exhibition of works inspired by the artist's experiences teaching at Holloway Prison

Shahnameh forever

Together with the premier of Hossein Hadisi's contemporary music and dance stage work 'Zahhak, the Dragon King of Persia' the Cambridge Shahnameh Centre introduces the new Cambridge Persian Art Series. The show presents the works of young and mature artists working with the themes from the Persian ancient epic Shahnameh ('Book of Kings').

The 'ethereal female' motif in Arctic fiction of the 19th Century

Dr Shane McCorristine, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge will give a Multi-disciplinary Gender Research Seminar.

Wagner's Shakespeare by Dr Patrick Carnegy

Part of the Trinity Hall Forum Lecture Series

Zahhák: Dragon King of Persia (contemporary music and dance)

A new stage work based on the ancient Persian myth of Zahhák from the Book of Kings Also an exhibition at the foyer of the concert hall about the Persian Book of Kings

A traditional Chinese painting exhibition of northern China villages

Selected artworks from Mr. YANG Xiaomin - Deputy director of Centre for Eastern Painting and Calligraphy Art of Nanjing University, China.

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

Landscapes of exploration

Landscapes of Exploration is a joint exhibition presented by The Polar Museum and the Ruskin Gallery.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Perception

The Cambridge Science Centre presents an extraordinary sensory experience. The new exhibition, Perception, will use illusions to uncover how our senses and brain work and the tricks your brain uses to make sense of the world.

Hilary Beauchamp & John Dawson

An exhibition of works inspired by the artist's experiences teaching at Holloway Prison

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

The lost world (part 2)

The Lost World (Part 2) is a solo exhibition by Julie Gough simultaneously installed in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and at Contemporary Art Tasmania (CAT), Hobart.

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Gendered politics in the visual representation of South Asia

Part of 'Visual rhetoric and modern South Asian history' course which examines the importance of theories of visual culture to teaching modern South Asian history. It introduces Cambridge University academics, students and researchers of South Asia to media research skills required when exploring the ideologies conveyed by the visual dimension of South Asia’s modern history.

University of Cambridge annual race equality lecture

' Challenging barriers to equality – the importance of equalities law '

University social club swimming Cancelled

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

The Magic Flute

Mozart's most popular opera is united with its crowd-pleasing intentions. Comedy, anguish and spectacle abound: a rare opportunity to see Cambridge's finest vocal talent.

Shoot Coward! Three Plays from Latin America

Three countries. Three playwrights. Three plays from Latin America, brought to the UK stage for the first time.

A traditional Chinese painting exhibition of northern China villages

Selected artworks from Mr. YANG Xiaomin - Deputy director of Centre for Eastern Painting and Calligraphy Art of Nanjing University, China.

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

Landscapes of exploration

Landscapes of Exploration is a joint exhibition presented by The Polar Museum and the Ruskin Gallery.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Perception

The Cambridge Science Centre presents an extraordinary sensory experience. The new exhibition, Perception, will use illusions to uncover how our senses and brain work and the tricks your brain uses to make sense of the world.

Hilary Beauchamp & John Dawson

An exhibition of works inspired by the artist's experiences teaching at Holloway Prison

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

The lost world (part 2)

The Lost World (Part 2) is a solo exhibition by Julie Gough simultaneously installed in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and at Contemporary Art Tasmania (CAT), Hobart.

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Feminine frontiers of faith

An inspirational session with women of faith in leadership, featuring Laura Janner-Klausner, Rabbi to the Movement for Reform Judaism, and Julie Siddiqi, Executive Director of the Islamic Society of Britain.

Open classes in modern Hebrew

Open classes in Modern Hebrew Michaelmas Term 2013 Foundation course

Models of collaboration: artistic interventions in a fifteenth-century book of hours

With Dr Deirdre Jackson, Research Associate, Manuscripts and Printed Books.

Israeli film club - Michaelmas Term 2013

All films are in Hebrew with English sub-titles.

St Catharine's political economy seminar series on the Economics of Austerity

Andy Ross will give a talk on 'Prudent fiscal consolidation versus reckless austerity and the limits of capitalism'. All are welcome.

How to do macroeconomics in an age of uncertainty: methodology & theory (lecture 1 and 2) With Professor Jesper Jespersen

Lecture one will begin with an analysis of macroeconomic development in the past and how can it be explained? In this lecture the importance of methodology and how to choose a relevant model, where uncertainty is represented, is discussed.

Public open evenings at the Institute of Astronomy

Astronomy talks and public observing (if clear!) every Wednesday evening during the winter season.

The Magic Flute

Mozart's most popular opera is united with its crowd-pleasing intentions. Comedy, anguish and spectacle abound: a rare opportunity to see Cambridge's finest vocal talent.

Shoot Coward! Three Plays from Latin America

Three countries. Three playwrights. Three plays from Latin America, brought to the UK stage for the first time.

Cowsdrinkmilk

Acclaimed sketch troupe CowsDrinkMilk (Edinburgh Fringe, BBC Radio 4 Extra, Footlights Smokers) present an hour of uncontrollable comedy.

Gender the Elephant

Inspired by the writing of Jim Jarmusch (Coffee and Cigarettes) and Richard Cameron (Can't Stand Up For Falling Down), as well as the work of feminist artists Claude Cahun, Jenny Saville, and Caryl Churchill (Top Girls), this one-woman play takes you on the peculiar journey of Bess and Bobby."

A traditional Chinese painting exhibition of northern China villages

Selected artworks from Mr. YANG Xiaomin - Deputy director of Centre for Eastern Painting and Calligraphy Art of Nanjing University, China.

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

Landscapes of exploration

Landscapes of Exploration is a joint exhibition presented by The Polar Museum and the Ruskin Gallery.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Perception

The Cambridge Science Centre presents an extraordinary sensory experience. The new exhibition, Perception, will use illusions to uncover how our senses and brain work and the tricks your brain uses to make sense of the world.

Hilary Beauchamp & John Dawson

An exhibition of works inspired by the artist's experiences teaching at Holloway Prison

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

The lost world (part 2)

The Lost World (Part 2) is a solo exhibition by Julie Gough simultaneously installed in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and at Contemporary Art Tasmania (CAT), Hobart.

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Objects in the field

Sophy Rickett will discuss ideas around collaboration and appropriation in relation to her latest project.

The Magic Flute

Mozart's most popular opera is united with its crowd-pleasing intentions. Comedy, anguish and spectacle abound: a rare opportunity to see Cambridge's finest vocal talent.

Shoot Coward! Three Plays from Latin America

Three countries. Three playwrights. Three plays from Latin America, brought to the UK stage for the first time.

Cowsdrinkmilk

Acclaimed sketch troupe CowsDrinkMilk (Edinburgh Fringe, BBC Radio 4 Extra, Footlights Smokers) present an hour of uncontrollable comedy.

A traditional Chinese painting exhibition of northern China villages

Selected artworks from Mr. YANG Xiaomin - Deputy director of Centre for Eastern Painting and Calligraphy Art of Nanjing University, China.

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

Landscapes of exploration

Landscapes of Exploration is a joint exhibition presented by The Polar Museum and the Ruskin Gallery.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Perception

The Cambridge Science Centre presents an extraordinary sensory experience. The new exhibition, Perception, will use illusions to uncover how our senses and brain work and the tricks your brain uses to make sense of the world.

Hilary Beauchamp & John Dawson

An exhibition of works inspired by the artist's experiences teaching at Holloway Prison

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

The lost world (part 2)

The Lost World (Part 2) is a solo exhibition by Julie Gough simultaneously installed in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and at Contemporary Art Tasmania (CAT), Hobart.

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

The Magic Flute

Mozart's most popular opera is united with its crowd-pleasing intentions. Comedy, anguish and spectacle abound: a rare opportunity to see Cambridge's finest vocal talent.

Shoot Coward! Three Plays from Latin America

Three countries. Three playwrights. Three plays from Latin America, brought to the UK stage for the first time.

Mozart Requiem

Mozart's Requiem, performed by the joint choirs of Queen's and St Catharine's College, with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Orchestra.

Cowsdrinkmilk

Acclaimed sketch troupe CowsDrinkMilk (Edinburgh Fringe, BBC Radio 4 Extra, Footlights Smokers) present an hour of uncontrollable comedy.

A traditional Chinese painting exhibition of northern China villages

Selected artworks from Mr. YANG Xiaomin - Deputy director of Centre for Eastern Painting and Calligraphy Art of Nanjing University, China.

Heffers classics festival 2013

This year we have two festivals in one - not just a great Classics Facts Festival, but also Classics Fiction Festival running alongside.

The open gate by Maurice Cockrill, RA

An exhibition of paintings at Trinity Hall by Royal Academy artist, Maurice Cockrill

Trinity Hall observed: doors and windows of an ancient college

Drawings by Colin Hayes (Trinity Hall 1962)

Landscapes of exploration

Landscapes of Exploration is a joint exhibition presented by The Polar Museum and the Ruskin Gallery.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Perception

The Cambridge Science Centre presents an extraordinary sensory experience. The new exhibition, Perception, will use illusions to uncover how our senses and brain work and the tricks your brain uses to make sense of the world.

Hilary Beauchamp & John Dawson

An exhibition of works inspired by the artist's experiences teaching at Holloway Prison

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

The lost world (part 2)

The Lost World (Part 2) is a solo exhibition by Julie Gough simultaneously installed in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and at Contemporary Art Tasmania (CAT), Hobart.

Potty about bulbs

Decorate a plant pot and plant it up with miniature bulbs to take home as a present for someone this Christmas.

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Family first Saturdays

Visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point and collect materials to use in the Museum.

Family first Saturdays

On the first Saturday of each month visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point (Courtyard Entrance) and collect drawing materials, activities and trails to use throughout the Museum, exploring a variety of themes. Suitable for all ages (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult).

Pedro Barateiro: meet the artist & performance

A conversation. Join Curator Filipa Oliveira and Pedro Barateiro for a talk exploring the making of We Belong to the People When We’re Outside and the artist’s inspiration from Kettle’s Yard. A PERFORMANCE premiere of a specially commissioned performance as part of the new work by Pedro Barateiro.

The Magic Flute

Mozart's most popular opera is united with its crowd-pleasing intentions. Comedy, anguish and spectacle abound: a rare opportunity to see Cambridge's finest vocal talent.

CUMS Symphony Orchestra performs Schubert and Mahler

CUMS Symphony Orchestra performs a luscious programme of Schubert and Mahler, conducted by Ben Glassberg.

Shoot Coward! Three Plays from Latin America

Three countries. Three playwrights. Three plays from Latin America, brought to the UK stage for the first time.

Cowsdrinkmilk

Acclaimed sketch troupe CowsDrinkMilk (Edinburgh Fringe, BBC Radio 4 Extra, Footlights Smokers) present an hour of uncontrollable comedy.

Perception

The Cambridge Science Centre presents an extraordinary sensory experience. The new exhibition, Perception, will use illusions to uncover how our senses and brain work and the tricks your brain uses to make sense of the world.

Hilary Beauchamp & John Dawson

An exhibition of works inspired by the artist's experiences teaching at Holloway Prison

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

The lost world (part 2)

The Lost World (Part 2) is a solo exhibition by Julie Gough simultaneously installed in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and at Contemporary Art Tasmania (CAT), Hobart.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Promenade concert

Enjoy a classical concert in the beautiful surroundings of Gallery 3 at the Fitzwilliam Museum

The open gate by Maurice Cockrill, RA

An exhibition of paintings at Trinity Hall by Royal Academy artist, Maurice Cockrill

Trinity Hall observed: doors and windows of an ancient college

Drawings by Colin Hayes (Trinity Hall 1962)

Organ recital

To be performed immediately prior to Evensong by Francesca Massey (Sub-Organist, Durham Cathedral)

Diwali dinner 2013

Sakhya: Cambridge Friends of India, a University society would like to invite you to celebrate Diwali (Festival of lights)