WHAT'S ON

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

10:00AM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

In this exhibition, A Face in Time, Helena g Anderson presents a series of thought-provoking photographs showing her recovery journey. The contrast between the classical bodies on display in the Museum of Classical Archaeology's Cast Gallery and the portraits is a powerful one, and raises pressing questions about bodily normativity and able-bodiedness in the age of Instagram filters and Photoshop.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

6:15PM - 7:45PM

Iyengar Yoga Class

Small class with experienced teacher Robert Ashman.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight G I Taylor Lecture - Life in moving fluids

The G I Taylor Lecture by Professor Eric Lauga, Professor of Applied Mathematics, DAMTP

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Laureate's Library Tour

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage comes to the UL on his 2022-C-D Libraries Tour this spring! Join Cambridge University Library for this special live-streamed event.

Tue 29 March 2022

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

10:00AM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

In this exhibition, A Face in Time, Helena g Anderson presents a series of thought-provoking photographs showing her recovery journey. The contrast between the classical bodies on display in the Museum of Classical Archaeology's Cast Gallery and the portraits is a powerful one, and raises pressing questions about bodily normativity and able-bodiedness in the age of Instagram filters and Photoshop.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

CLASSROOM COURSE Lawn care

Now is the perfect time to plan for a perfect lawn

10:00AM - 5:00PM

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Hockney’s Eye: The Art and Technology of Depiction

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

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 30 March 2022

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

10:00AM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

In this exhibition, A Face in Time, Helena g Anderson presents a series of thought-provoking photographs showing her recovery journey. The contrast between the classical bodies on display in the Museum of Classical Archaeology's Cast Gallery and the portraits is a powerful one, and raises pressing questions about bodily normativity and able-bodiedness in the age of Instagram filters and Photoshop.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Hockney’s Eye: The Art and Technology of Depiction

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Faith and the Fitz

Join us over a vegetarian lunch at Michaelhlouse for an exploration of five works of art from the Fitzwilliam Museum, with staff from the University Church, Great St Mary's.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

#LivefromLucy: 'The Emergence of Charismatic Business Leadership in the United States, 1945 to the Present' with Professor Richard S. Tedlow

Join us for this informative virtual talk in which Professor Tedlow discusses the transformation of the American CEO.

Thu 31 March 2022

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

10:00AM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

In this exhibition, A Face in Time, Helena g Anderson presents a series of thought-provoking photographs showing her recovery journey. The contrast between the classical bodies on display in the Museum of Classical Archaeology's Cast Gallery and the portraits is a powerful one, and raises pressing questions about bodily normativity and able-bodiedness in the age of Instagram filters and Photoshop.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A self-guided Tree Trail around the beautiful and varied garden 'rooms' of Wolfson College. Children must be accompanied at all times. Part of 'Wolfson Explores: Growth 2022'

10:00AM - 5:00PM

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Hockney’s Eye: The Art and Technology of Depiction

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Fragile Planet - Watercolour Journeys into Wild Places

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Fragile Planet is a major exhibition of watercolours by Cornwall’s world-renowned wilderness artist, Tony Foster.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

THE ARTS IN ALGERIA: GROWING NETWORKS AND SUPPORTING CREATIVITY

A talk on developing a network around 'the arts' in Algeria, with the aim of connecting scholars in Algeria, Europe and North America, and providing support and opportunities for Algerian artists, including actors, writers, filmmakers, musicians, visual artists etc. This event is part of 'Wolfson Explores GROWTH 2022'

6:00PM - 7:15PM

HOW DO WE BUILD A RESILIENT SOCIETY?

In this presentation by research organisation RAND Europe, experts will discuss what we understand by the notion of societal resilience. They’ll explore what could be done to improve and bolster resilience in the UK and if we can learn lessons from other countries.

7:00PM - 8:00PM

DON’T FAINT! THE RESEARCH PROTECTING 100 BLOOD DONORS EVERY DAY

How can research ensure the health and safety of blood donors? Join researchers and blood service staff to learn about studies comparing methods for testing haemoglobin levels in blood donors, using ferritin (a protein that contains iron) to determine when donors should give blood and how these studies directly changed blood service policy.

7:30PM - 8:45PM

Turning science into medicine!

How does today’s science become tomorrow’s treatments?

Fri 1 April 2022

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

10:00AM

In this exhibition, A Face in Time, Helena g Anderson presents a series of thought-provoking photographs showing her recovery journey. The contrast between the classical bodies on display in the Museum of Classical Archaeology's Cast Gallery and the portraits is a powerful one, and raises pressing questions about bodily normativity and able-bodiedness in the age of Instagram filters and Photoshop.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A self-guided Tree Trail around the beautiful and varied garden 'rooms' of Wolfson College. Children must be accompanied at all times. Part of 'Wolfson Explores: Growth 2022'

10:00AM - 5:00PM

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Hockney’s Eye: The Art and Technology of Depiction

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

5:30PM - 7:00PM

A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

Sat 2 April 2022

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Samurai are a well-known image of Japan, but they are as much legend as history. Our Samurai: History and Legend exhibition explores the literary concept of the samurai and the changing nature of Japanese warrior culture from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A self-guided Tree Trail around the beautiful and varied garden 'rooms' of Wolfson College. Children must be accompanied at all times. Part of 'Wolfson Explores: Growth 2022'

10:00AM - 5:00PM

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Hockney’s Eye: The Art and Technology of Depiction

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

BIRDWATCHING ON A COSMIC SCALE: THE AVIAN FOSSIL RECORD AND THE ORIGIN OF MODERN BIRD DIVERSITY

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition by internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Dr Daniel Field discusses the avian fossil record and the origin of modern bird diversity

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Promoting positive mental health in a time of mental health crisis

Part of the Cambridge Festival. The aim of the workshop is to promote improved understanding of the topic of mental health and to highlight how we can all work together to promote positive mental health and reduce poor mental health outcomes by focusing on this increasingly important area of public health relevance.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Family first Saturdays

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

7:00PM - 11:00PM

John Smith

British folk singer John Smith returns to Cambridge.

7:30PM - 9:00PM

Intimate Engagements Concert: Alasdair Beatson

Celebrated Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson, known for his intelligent, sensitive playing, inquisitive mind and carefully considered concert programmes, presents a recital exploring different facets of Viennese-inspired music.

Sun 3 April 2022

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Alison Brooks Architects: Cultural Formations - Selected Works 2002-2022

One of the most exciting and innovative contemporary architectural practices, Alison Brooks Architects, is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at Clare Hall.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A self-guided Tree Trail around the beautiful and varied garden 'rooms' of Wolfson College. Children must be accompanied at all times. Part of 'Wolfson Explores: Growth 2022'

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Hidden Cambridge walking tour

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Hockney’s Eye: The Art and Technology of Depiction

One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College.

10:30AM - 12:00PM

90 minute Walking tour with a Blue Badge Guide around the oldest part of Cambridge (foot of Castle Hill)

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Hidden Cambridge walking tour

90 minute Walking tour with a Blue Badge Guide around the oldest part of Cambridge (foot of Castle Hill)

11:00AM - 5:00PM