Beyond Neoliberalism Conference 2025
Be part of a transformative three-day event uniting global thinkers, scholars, and leaders to shape the future—sign up today!
| Mon 3 March | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
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| 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Book Launch - Responding to the Culpable State - Is Sentence Mitigation Appropriate? This book launch is being held as part of the Institute of Criminology's Lent Term 2025 Public Seminar Series. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Protein self-assembly – understanding and controlling the machinery of life This talk will outline our efforts to discover, understand and use the basic principles that drive protein assembly into larger scale structures and phases. |
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| Tue 4 March | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones. |
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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 - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries. |
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| 5:30PM - 6:45PM |
From experience chairing governors of south-east London primary and secondary schools, and working with The Open University, Sir Simon Hughes considers what can be learnt across England and beyond from two universities he knows well, London South Bank University and Georgia State University in Atlanta. |
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| Wed 5 March | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones. |
|
| 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 - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:30PM |
St Catharine's Political Economy Seminar Series- 'Innovation for all' - Professor Neil Lee Date: 5 March 2025 Time: 18:00 -19:30 Speaker: Professor Neil Lee Talk Title: 'Innovation for all' |
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| 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
Panel Discussion: Young People and Art Today Join us for a panel discussion on young people and art today for our current exhibition Paint What Matters! |
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| Thu 6 March | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones. |
|
| 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 - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries. |
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| 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Resolving problems and coping better in custody: a peer-led problem support mentor scheme. This talk is held as part of the Institute of Criminology's Lent Term 2025 Public Seminar Series. |
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| Fri 7 March | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
The Shutter Hub OPEN 2025 exhibition brings together over 100 international photographers in a selected exhibition of diverse and creative imagery – covering the walls over four floors of the Alison Richard Building. |
| 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Structural Injustice Conference Join us for a day of presentations, panels and discussion on the subject of structural injustice. |
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| 10:00AM - 10:45AM |
Early Years Studio is a fun, creative, immersive experience for children aged 0–4. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones. |
|
| 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 - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition. |
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| 11:00AM - 11:45AM |
Early Years Studio is a fun, creative, immersive experience for children aged 0–4. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries. |
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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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| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
Join Wolfson President, Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, along with a panel of inspirational Wolfson women who will be discussing their academic and professional journeys. |
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| 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ... |
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| 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Cambridge Judge Business School Join The Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre at Cambridge Judge Business School for ‘Accelerating Action through Allyship’ a fireside chat and networking. |
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| Sat 8 March | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones. |
| 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 - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries. |
|
| 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ... |
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| Sun 9 March | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones. |
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries. |
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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 - 1:00PM |
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs. |
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| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition. |
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| 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Join us for our free workshop for families. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Paint What Matters! Open Studio Be inspired by the artworks in Paint What Matters! and join our artist to discover new techniques and share what matters to you! |
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| 2:30PM - 4:00PM |
Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures. |