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Mon 6 January 2014 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Photographs of cultural heritage by Gwil Owen

A rare opportunity to witness a collection of striking and informative images from the world of Archaeology and Anthropology

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Clio Lloyd-Jacob: turning In

An exhibition of self-portraits in soft pastel emerging from the artist's examination of her path and presence five years after having her first child.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Sing that thing!

In our workshops we will explore stories of objects through singing songs connected and inspired by them. The music featured will include both traditional and contemporary styles as well as some composed by the group.

Tue 7 January 2014 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Photographs of cultural heritage by Gwil Owen

A rare opportunity to witness a collection of striking and informative images from the world of Archaeology and Anthropology

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Magadan: life in the Russian north

A photography exhibition exploring the City and Region of Magadan.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922 -2009)

A fresh retrospective on John Craxton - from his beginnings as a young hope of post-war British art, creating dark, meditative images of the natural world, to works of incredible vibrancy, light and colour from his later life in Crete.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edmund de Waal: on white – porcelain stories from the Fitzwilliam

Come and experience the visual drama of the intervention that renowned potter and Cambridge graduate, Edmund de Waal, has staged in four interconnected ground-floor galleries of the Museum.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The night of longing: love and desire in Japanese prints

An exhibition of Japanese woodcuts and books of the Edo and Meiji periods (18th and 19th centuries) depicting lovers from literature and life.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Clio Lloyd-Jacob: turning In

An exhibition of self-portraits in soft pastel emerging from the artist's examination of her path and presence five years after having her first child.

10:30AM - 4:30PM

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

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 8 January 2014 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Photographs of cultural heritage by Gwil Owen

A rare opportunity to witness a collection of striking and informative images from the world of Archaeology and Anthropology

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Magadan: life in the Russian north

A photography exhibition exploring the City and Region of Magadan.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922 -2009)

A fresh retrospective on John Craxton - from his beginnings as a young hope of post-war British art, creating dark, meditative images of the natural world, to works of incredible vibrancy, light and colour from his later life in Crete.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edmund de Waal: on white – porcelain stories from the Fitzwilliam

Come and experience the visual drama of the intervention that renowned potter and Cambridge graduate, Edmund de Waal, has staged in four interconnected ground-floor galleries of the Museum.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The night of longing: love and desire in Japanese prints

An exhibition of Japanese woodcuts and books of the Edo and Meiji periods (18th and 19th centuries) depicting lovers from literature and life.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Clio Lloyd-Jacob: turning In

An exhibition of self-portraits in soft pastel emerging from the artist's examination of her path and presence five years after having her first child.

10:30AM - 4:30PM

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

1:15PM - 2:00PM

A personal tour of A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922-2009)

A lunchtime talk at the Fitzwilliam Museum with Ian Collins, author of the biography John Craxton.

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Life clubs - Self improvement workshops Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Life clubs was created in 2004 by Nina Grunfeld, best-selling author of The Life Book. Sessions are every Wednesday.

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Public open evenings at the Institute of Astronomy

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

Thu 9 January 2014 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Photographs of cultural heritage by Gwil Owen

A rare opportunity to witness a collection of striking and informative images from the world of Archaeology and Anthropology

9:30AM - 5:15PM

One day meeting - colour

A one-day interdisciplinary scientific meeting covering Colour in its different aspects and its varied applications. Open to all who are interested

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Magadan: life in the Russian north

A photography exhibition exploring the City and Region of Magadan.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922 -2009)

A fresh retrospective on John Craxton - from his beginnings as a young hope of post-war British art, creating dark, meditative images of the natural world, to works of incredible vibrancy, light and colour from his later life in Crete.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edmund de Waal: on white – porcelain stories from the Fitzwilliam

Come and experience the visual drama of the intervention that renowned potter and Cambridge graduate, Edmund de Waal, has staged in four interconnected ground-floor galleries of the Museum.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The night of longing: love and desire in Japanese prints

An exhibition of Japanese woodcuts and books of the Edo and Meiji periods (18th and 19th centuries) depicting lovers from literature and life.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Clio Lloyd-Jacob: turning In

An exhibition of self-portraits in soft pastel emerging from the artist's examination of her path and presence five years after having her first child.

10:30AM - 4:30PM

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

5:30PM - 6:30PM

Highlight Professor Sir David King - the future of developing cities

Professor Sir David King will give a keynote address on the topic of The Future of Developing Cities which will be open to the public.

7:00PM - 9:00PM

FameLab: masterclass

Researchers! Fancy a chance at making science and technology engaging, funny or inspirational? FameLab UK will be holding local heats and finals and in the coming weeks. This is your chance to get some top tips before entering about what the judges are looking for, how best to perform and also what public audiences like.

Fri 10 January 2014 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Photographs of cultural heritage by Gwil Owen

A rare opportunity to witness a collection of striking and informative images from the world of Archaeology and Anthropology

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Magadan: life in the Russian north

A photography exhibition exploring the City and Region of Magadan.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922 -2009)

A fresh retrospective on John Craxton - from his beginnings as a young hope of post-war British art, creating dark, meditative images of the natural world, to works of incredible vibrancy, light and colour from his later life in Crete.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edmund de Waal: on white – porcelain stories from the Fitzwilliam

Come and experience the visual drama of the intervention that renowned potter and Cambridge graduate, Edmund de Waal, has staged in four interconnected ground-floor galleries of the Museum.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The night of longing: love and desire in Japanese prints

An exhibition of Japanese woodcuts and books of the Edo and Meiji periods (18th and 19th centuries) depicting lovers from literature and life.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Clio Lloyd-Jacob: turning In

An exhibition of self-portraits in soft pastel emerging from the artist's examination of her path and presence five years after having her first child.

10:00AM - 8:00PM

Late Opening

See A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922-2009) after hours.

10:30AM - 4:30PM

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

Sat 11 January 2014 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Magadan: life in the Russian north

A photography exhibition exploring the City and Region of Magadan.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922 -2009)

A fresh retrospective on John Craxton - from his beginnings as a young hope of post-war British art, creating dark, meditative images of the natural world, to works of incredible vibrancy, light and colour from his later life in Crete.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edmund de Waal: on white – porcelain stories from the Fitzwilliam

Come and experience the visual drama of the intervention that renowned potter and Cambridge graduate, Edmund de Waal, has staged in four interconnected ground-floor galleries of the Museum.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight The night of longing: love and desire in Japanese prints

An exhibition of Japanese woodcuts and books of the Edo and Meiji periods (18th and 19th centuries) depicting lovers from literature and life.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Clio Lloyd-Jacob: turning In

An exhibition of self-portraits in soft pastel emerging from the artist's examination of her path and presence five years after having her first child.

10:30AM - 4:30PM

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

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Cambridge Philharmonic family concert

Ash: Music from The Golden Ticket Minchin: Music from Matilda Patterson: Little Red Riding Hood Presenter: Chris Jarvis Conducted by Tim Redmond

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cambridge Philharmonic family concert

Ash: Music from The Golden Ticket Minchin: Music from Matilda Patterson: Little Red Riding Hood Presenter: Chris Jarvis Conducted by Tim Redmond

Sun 12 January 2014 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Clio Lloyd-Jacob: turning In

An exhibition of self-portraits in soft pastel emerging from the artist's examination of her path and presence five years after having her first child.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight A world of private mystery: John Craxton, RA (1922 -2009)

A fresh retrospective on John Craxton - from his beginnings as a young hope of post-war British art, creating dark, meditative images of the natural world, to works of incredible vibrancy, light and colour from his later life in Crete.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight Edmund de Waal: on white – porcelain stories from the Fitzwilliam

Come and experience the visual drama of the intervention that renowned potter and Cambridge graduate, Edmund de Waal, has staged in four interconnected ground-floor galleries of the Museum.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight The night of longing: love and desire in Japanese prints

An exhibition of Japanese woodcuts and books of the Edo and Meiji periods (18th and 19th centuries) depicting lovers from literature and life.