Beyond Neoliberalism Conference 2025
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| Mon 29 April 2024 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
An exhibition of works by Susan Drucker-Brown. |
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| 10:00AM |
Photography Competition – Weird and Wonderful in Cambridge University Botanic Garden The Botanic Garden is delighted to partner again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to offer this free-to-enter competition. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024 Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos |
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| 10:30AM - 2:00PM |
HAVE YOUR SAY: How Can Patient Data Improve Healthcare? Join us for the East of England Health Data Event, where we'll introduce the new Secure Data Environment and discuss your views. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:30PM |
Date: Monday, 29 April 2024 Time: 18:00 -19:30 Speaker: Professor Paul Collier Talk Title: ‘A New Economics for Left Behind Places: how downward spirals can be reversed’ |
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| Tue 30 April 2024 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
An exhibition of works by Susan Drucker-Brown. |
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| 10:00AM |
Photography Competition – Weird and Wonderful in Cambridge University Botanic Garden The Botanic Garden is delighted to partner again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to offer this free-to-enter competition. |
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| 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. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024 Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 26 July 2024 |
Highlight William Blake’s Universe Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. |
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| 11:30AM - 1:00PM |
A Walking Tour of "Hidden" Cambridge An entertaining and informative 90-minute walking tour of Cambridge with a Cambridge Green Badge Guide that will reveal things you won't find in the standard guide books. |
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| 1:10PM - 2:15PM |
Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert | INSTRUMENTAL AWARDS for CHAMBER MUSIC SCHEME SHOWCASE IAS quartets perform Bartók String Quartet No. 2 and Robin Holloway’s String Quartet No. 4. |
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| 7:30PM - 8:45PM |
Inside Sigmund Freud's lost psychobiography of American president Woodrow Wilson. |
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| Wed 1 May 2024 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
An exhibition of works by Susan Drucker-Brown. |
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| 9:30AM - 6:00PM |
The Bloom Review One Year On: Multi-Faith Perspectives The Centre for Faith in Public Life at Wesley House and The Woolf Institute – both members of the Cambridge Theological Federation – are co-sponsoring an in-person day conference on The Bloom Review: Does government ‘do God’? an independent review into how government engages with faith. |
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| 10:00AM |
Photography Competition – Weird and Wonderful in Cambridge University Botanic Garden The Botanic Garden is delighted to partner again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to offer this free-to-enter competition. |
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| 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. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024 Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sat 27 July 2024 |
Highlight William Blake’s Universe Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. |
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| 11:30AM - 1:00PM |
A Walking Tour of "Hidden" Cambridge An entertaining and informative 90-minute walking tour of Cambridge with a Cambridge Green Badge Guide that will reveal things you won't find in the standard guide books. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Highlight Liminality and the Question of the Palestinian Refugees: Dr Adam Ramadan (Birmingham) liminal /?l?m.?.n?l/ (adj.) between or belonging to two different places, states, etc. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Highlight ERASING HOME: Lecture by Dr Ammar Azzouz (Oxford) Dr Ammar Azzouz is author of 'Domicide: Destruction of Home in Syria' (Bloomsbury, 2023). |
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| Thu 2 May 2024 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
An exhibition of works by Susan Drucker-Brown. |
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| 10:00AM |
Photography Competition – Weird and Wonderful in Cambridge University Botanic Garden The Botanic Garden is delighted to partner again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to offer this free-to-enter competition. |
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| 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. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024 Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sun 28 July 2024 |
Highlight William Blake’s Universe Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. |
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| 11:30AM - 1:00PM |
A Walking Tour of "Hidden" Cambridge An entertaining and informative 90-minute walking tour of Cambridge with a Cambridge Green Badge Guide that will reveal things you won't find in the standard guide books. |
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| 5:30PM - 6:30PM |
IN CONVERSATION WITH Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon OBE IN CONVERSATION WITH Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon OBE |
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| 5:30PM - 7:30PM |
A reflection on the history and present landscape of UK charities, their impact in the world, the partnership with the University of Cambridge and importance of a new generation of leaders. |
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| 7:30PM - 9:30PM |
Song recital - Iestyn Davies, countertenor - Bliss International Song Series Song recital - Countertenor Iestyn Davies & Pianist Joseph Middleton |
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| Fri 3 May 2024 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
An exhibition of works by Susan Drucker-Brown. |
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| 9:30AM - 4:00PM |
Hosted by Wesley House |
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| 10:00AM |
Photography Competition – Weird and Wonderful in Cambridge University Botanic Garden The Botanic Garden is delighted to partner again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to offer this free-to-enter competition. |
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| 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 - 6:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024 Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Mon 29 July 2024 |
Highlight William Blake’s Universe Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour 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 Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:15PM |
Highlight The Sir Robert Rede's Lecture 2024 by Professor Dame Mary Beard 'The boy who breathed on the glass at the British Museum': what, or whom, is the past for? |
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| Sat 4 May 2024 | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers. |
| 10:00AM |
Photography Competition – Weird and Wonderful in Cambridge University Botanic Garden The Botanic Garden is delighted to partner again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to offer this free-to-enter competition. |
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| 10:00AM - 1:00PM |
Family Activity: Leaf Boggarts Bring your imagination along to this session where we will be making, boggarts, pixies and all kinds of magical creatures out of sticks, clay and leaves. |
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| 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. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Wandlebury Archaeology Open Days Join teams from the Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge and Cambridge Archaeological Unit to discuss the archaeological past of Wandlebury! |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024 Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 30 July 2024 |
Highlight William Blake’s Universe Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. |
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| 7:30PM - 8:45PM |
The Choir of St John’s College and The Gesualdo Six in concert The Choir of St John’s College and The Gesualdo Six in concert in the St John's College Chapel.. |
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| 7:30PM - 9:45PM |
HAYDN, MOZART and RAMEAU | Cambridge University Orchestra In their final concert of the 23/24 season, Cambridge University Orchestra presents an exciting programme of Haydn, Mozart and Rameau under the direction of Margaret Faultless. |
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| Sun 5 May 2024 | 10:00AM |
Photography Competition – Weird and Wonderful in Cambridge University Botanic Garden The Botanic Garden is delighted to partner again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to offer this free-to-enter competition. |
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024 Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos |
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| 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
90 minute Walking tour with a Blue Badge Guide around the oldest part of Cambridge (foot of Castle Hill) |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. |
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| 11:30AM - 1:00PM |
Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour 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 Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides. |
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| 12:00PM - 5:00PM on Wed 31 July 2024 |
Highlight William Blake’s Universe Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence. |
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| 1:15PM - 2:00PM |
Highlight CU Brass Ensemble at the Painted Church The Cambridge University Brass Ensemble (CUBE) returns to the Painted Church once again for a Sunday lunchtime recital in a varied programme for all. |