WHAT'S ON

Savage, grotesque, hilarious: explore Spitting Image, the puppet show that became an icon of 20th century television, with Cambridge University Library's current exhibition.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

An exhibition of 40+ contemporary artists exploring the terrain of anxiety or uncomfortable ‘between-ness’.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

A exhibition of remarkable collages by 20th century Czech artist and political dissident Ji?í Kolá?.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Women & Water

Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ancient, intimate and political, embroidery is the foremost cultural material of Palestine.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Participate in behavioural research at Cambridge Judge Business School

A exhibition of remarkable collages by 20th century Czech artist and political dissident Ji?í Kolá?.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Highlight LARMOR LECTURE From superconductors to giant planets: a computational window on materials

The Larmor Lecture by Professor Chris Pickard, Sir Alan Cottrell Professor of Materials Science, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge.

Tue 10 October 2023

12:00AM

Become a member of our participant pool, support academic research and get paid for it (£10/hour). There is no need to be a student or affiliated with the University of Cambridge.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Savage, grotesque, hilarious: explore Spitting Image, the puppet show that became an icon of 20th century television, with Cambridge University Library's current exhibition.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

An exhibition of 40+ contemporary artists exploring the terrain of anxiety or uncomfortable ‘between-ness’.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A exhibition of remarkable collages by 20th century Czech artist and political dissident Ji?í Kolá?.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance

Which stories get remembered, and why? This exhibition explores some new stories from history – stories that help us to separate fact from fiction and history from myth.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

An exhibition of student art

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Bringing together more than 120 artworks spanning painting, photography, sculpture and film, 'Real Families: Stories of Change' asks us to consider what makes a family today, and the impact our families have on us, through the eyes of contemporary artists

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Women & Water

Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ancient, intimate and political, embroidery is the foremost cultural material of Palestine.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

AI and the Attention Economy: What tech companies need to disclose

A exhibition of remarkable collages by 20th century Czech artist and political dissident Ji?í Kolá?.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Join Tim O’Reilly in conversation with John Naughton, to discuss how to make AI more accountable.

7:30PM - 9:00PM

The Gray Family of Cambridge

Claire Martinsen talks about the Gray family, five brothers with an outsize impact on Cambridge sporting history,

7:45PM - 10:00PM

Participate in behavioural research at Cambridge Judge Business School

In South Chicago, a young black family struggle with internalised racism and a new hostile neighbourhood.

Wed 11 October 2023

12:00AM

Become a member of our participant pool, support academic research and get paid for it (£10/hour). There is no need to be a student or affiliated with the University of Cambridge.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Savage, grotesque, hilarious: explore Spitting Image, the puppet show that became an icon of 20th century television, with Cambridge University Library's current exhibition.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

An exhibition of 40+ contemporary artists exploring the terrain of anxiety or uncomfortable ‘between-ness’.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A exhibition of remarkable collages by 20th century Czech artist and political dissident Ji?í Kolá?.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance

Which stories get remembered, and why? This exhibition explores some new stories from history – stories that help us to separate fact from fiction and history from myth.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

An exhibition of student art

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Bringing together more than 120 artworks spanning painting, photography, sculpture and film, 'Real Families: Stories of Change' asks us to consider what makes a family today, and the impact our families have on us, through the eyes of contemporary artists

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Women & Water

Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Tweeting through the storm: how to use social media during a pandemic - Bradford Hill Seminar

Ancient, intimate and political, embroidery is the foremost cultural material of Palestine.

1:00PM - 2:30PM

All are invited to the hybrid Bradford Hill Seminar 'Tweeting through the storm: how to use social media during a pandemic' with Meaghan Kall of the UK Health Security Agency.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

A exhibition of remarkable collages by 20th century Czech artist and political dissident Ji?í Kolá?.

7:45PM - 10:00PM

Participate in behavioural research at Cambridge Judge Business School

In South Chicago, a young black family struggle with internalised racism and a new hostile neighbourhood.

Thu 12 October 2023

12:00AM

Become a member of our participant pool, support academic research and get paid for it (£10/hour). There is no need to be a student or affiliated with the University of Cambridge.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Savage, grotesque, hilarious: explore Spitting Image, the puppet show that became an icon of 20th century television, with Cambridge University Library's current exhibition.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

An exhibition of 40+ contemporary artists exploring the terrain of anxiety or uncomfortable ‘between-ness’.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A exhibition of remarkable collages by 20th century Czech artist and political dissident Ji?í Kolá?.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance

Which stories get remembered, and why? This exhibition explores some new stories from history – stories that help us to separate fact from fiction and history from myth.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

An exhibition of student art

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Bringing together more than 120 artworks spanning painting, photography, sculpture and film, 'Real Families: Stories of Change' asks us to consider what makes a family today, and the impact our families have on us, through the eyes of contemporary artists

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Women & Water

Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Ancient, intimate and political, embroidery is the foremost cultural material of Palestine.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

ONLINE COURSE Drawing botanicals: From observation to imagination

A exhibition of remarkable collages by 20th century Czech artist and political dissident Ji?í Kolá?.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Highlight If Politics is a Joke, is Satire Irrelevant?

Cambridge University Library hosts this event with comedian Matt Forde and the President of Murray Edwards, Dorothy Byrne.

6:30PM - 8:30PM

Join artist and illustrator Karin Eklund on this five part evening course exploring fun and joyful ways of drawing plants and nature

7:30PM - 8:45PM

Afropolitanism and Ada’s Realm: A conversation with Sharon Dodua Otoo

Join prizewinning writer Sharon Dodua Otoo as she discusses the English-language edition of her critically acclaimed novel "Ada’s Realm".

7:45PM - 10:00PM

Participate in behavioural research at Cambridge Judge Business School

In South Chicago, a young black family struggle with internalised racism and a new hostile neighbourhood.

Fri 13 October 2023

12:00AM

Become a member of our participant pool, support academic research and get paid for it (£10/hour). There is no need to be a student or affiliated with the University of Cambridge.

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Savage, grotesque, hilarious: explore Spitting Image, the puppet show that became an icon of 20th century television, with Cambridge University Library's current exhibition.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

An exhibition of 40+ contemporary artists exploring the terrain of anxiety or uncomfortable ‘between-ness’.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance

Which stories get remembered, and why? This exhibition explores some new stories from history – stories that help us to separate fact from fiction and history from myth.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

An exhibition of student art

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Bringing together more than 120 artworks spanning painting, photography, sculpture and film, 'Real Families: Stories of Change' asks us to consider what makes a family today, and the impact our families have on us, through the eyes of contemporary artists

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Women & Water

Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Pepys Library Tours

A tour of the Pepys Library with Dr Jane Hughes, Pepys Librarian and Fellow of Magdalene College.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Pitt-Rivers Archaeological Science Seminar - Reconstructing post-marital residence with strontium isotopes in the Later Stone Age in northern Malawi

Ancient, intimate and political, embroidery is the foremost cultural material of Palestine.

1:15PM - 2:00PM

The Pitt-Rivers Archaeological Science Seminars are a relatively informal and highly dynamic venue for archaeological scientists of all kinds who share their research as it happens – often, before it has made it to publications. Our speakers include researchers based in or around Cambridge as well as visitors from around the world.

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.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ...

7:45PM - 10:00PM

In South Chicago, a young black family struggle with internalised racism and a new hostile neighbourhood.

Sat 14 October 2023

9:00AM - 4:30PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

Savage, grotesque, hilarious: explore Spitting Image, the puppet show that became an icon of 20th century television, with Cambridge University Library's current exhibition.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Big Biology Day

Organised by Cambridge Biologists, Big Biology Day brings together 40 exhibitors, including many from the University, representing a wide range of areas of biology including conservation, molecular biology, aspects of medicine, animal behaviour, biostatistics and more. No booking needed, just turn up and enjoy!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance

Which stories get remembered, and why? This exhibition explores some new stories from history – stories that help us to separate fact from fiction and history from myth.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

An exhibition of student art

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A Treasure Hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge

Bringing together more than 120 artworks spanning painting, photography, sculpture and film, 'Real Families: Stories of Change' asks us to consider what makes a family today, and the impact our families have on us, through the eyes of contemporary artists

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Women & Water

Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.

11:00AM - 12:30PM

Hidden Cambridge's unique (and not app-based) treasure hunt will have you discovering quirky Cambridge-including hidden away work by Quentin Blake and something from the sculptor of "The Angel of the North", but not quite on that scale! And much more

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lunchtime Concert: Trumpet recital by Ella Mason & Luisa Armitage

Ancient, intimate and political, embroidery is the foremost cultural material of Palestine.

1:30PM - 2:30PM

Join us for this exciting trumpet recital which brings pieces from the baroque and early classical eras together with 20th century works.

2:00PM - 3:30PM

The "Just How Well Do You Really Know Cambridge?" Walking Tour

A walking tour by Hidden Cambridge that will have you looking at the centre of Cambridge in a whole new light!

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ...

7:30PM - 9:20PM

Elgar and Brahms

City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Hodge performs Elgar and Brahms, with soloist Joo Yeon Sir

7:45PM - 10:00PM

In South Chicago, a young black family struggle with internalised racism and a new hostile neighbourhood.

Sun 15 October 2023

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A Treasure Hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge

An exhibition of student art

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Women & Water

Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.

11:00AM - 12:30PM

Hidden Cambridge's unique (and not app-based) treasure hunt will have you discovering quirky Cambridge-including hidden away work by Quentin Blake and something from the sculptor of "The Angel of the North", but not quite on that scale! And much more

11:00AM - 5:00PM

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

Ancient, intimate and political, embroidery is the foremost cultural material of Palestine.

11:30AM - 1:00PM

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 Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance

Which stories get remembered, and why? This exhibition explores some new stories from history – stories that help us to separate fact from fiction and history from myth.

12:00PM - 5:00PM