| Mon 24 November 2025 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World Illuminated by medieval manuscripts, Cambridge University Library's exhibition explores a complex and intriguing world of medieval medicine. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Family Matters: Holding you up 18 artists’ photographs, paintings, performances, films, sculptures, toys and drawings offer us imaginative and playful ways to consider the impacts of family. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage. |
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| 5:45PM - 7:15PM |
Highlight From Servants to Successors: The Evitable Journey of Artificial Intelligence to Replace Humanity We call AI servants. But what if they are our heirs? If humanity is not the final form of intelligence, then are we merely the biological launchpad for our true successors? Do not miss this chance to hear the latest thinking on one of the most important issues of our times. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:00PM |
A Lot of Hot Air: volcanic degassing and its impact on our environment - Professor Marie Edmonds FRS Professor Marie Edmonds FRS will describe my own research in carrying out measurements of volcanic gases (using a range of spectroscopic methods, from the ground and using drones), and analysis of erupted lavas, to understand the chemistry and physics of volcanic outgassing and its role in sustaining our planetary environment. |
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| 7:00PM - 8:00PM |
Winter Wildlife: Ice Age Earth Livestream Join us LIVE online as we chat to Ice Age expert Dr Richard Preece. All ages very welcome. |
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| Tue 25 November 2025 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World Illuminated by medieval manuscripts, Cambridge University Library's exhibition explores a complex and intriguing world of medieval medicine. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Family Matters: Holding you up 18 artists’ photographs, paintings, performances, films, sculptures, toys and drawings offer us imaginative and playful ways to consider the impacts of family. |
|
| 10:00AM - 3:30PM |
Join us online on Tuesday 25 November for a day of thought-provoking talks, practical insights, and lively discussion on what works in healthcare improvement, what doesn’t, and why. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
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 |
Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
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| 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
A City Walking Tour - The Hidden Cambridge version An entertaining and informative Cambridge walking tour from Hidden Cambridge |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage. |
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| 5:30PM - 6:30PM |
The animal and the thinker. A conversation with Professor John Duncan Professor Duncan will be in conversation with Dr Moataz Assem about his new book followed by a Q&A with the audience. |
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| Wed 26 November 2025 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World Illuminated by medieval manuscripts, Cambridge University Library's exhibition explores a complex and intriguing world of medieval medicine. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Family Matters: Holding you up 18 artists’ photographs, paintings, performances, films, sculptures, toys and drawings offer us imaginative and playful ways to consider the impacts of family. |
|
| 10:00AM - 3:30PM |
This autumn, House Guests returns for a third year. For this annual exhibition series, artists, designers and makers are invited to respond to a brief considering the context of the House, the interiors and history of 186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
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 - 4:00PM |
Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 24 February |
Heatwave in Antarctic: Prints by Tadek Beutlich This exhibition presents the prints of Tadek Beutlich (1922–2011), better known as one of the most important and experimental textile artists of the post-war era. The show focuses on works produced between 1962 and 1967, including several created with the influential publisher Editions Alecto. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
A City Walking Tour - The Hidden Cambridge version An entertaining and informative Cambridge walking tour from Hidden Cambridge |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:30PM |
St Catharine's Political Economy Seminar Series - Dr Melissa Sands- Title TBC Date: 26 November 2025 Time: 18:00 -19:30 Speaker: Dr Melissa Sands- Talk Title: 'TBC Location: Ramsden Room, St Catharine's College |
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| 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Memory and Film Festival: Letter from an Unknown Woman Join us for a screening of Max Ophüls's film. |
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| 6:30PM - 8:00PM |
The Beauty of the Earth: the Art of May and William Morris with Suzanne Fagence-Cooper Join Dr Suzanne Fagence Cooper for an inspiring evening talk exploring the designs of William Morris and his daughter May, whose art abounds with greenery and growing things. Orchards, hedgerows, kitchen gardens and wild woods all shaped their creativity and ideas, inspiring both their art and their lectures. |
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| 7:30PM - 8:30PM |
In Your Own Words Storytelling Open Mic Join us for In Your Own Words, a monthly storytelling open mic hosted by the Creative Writing Centre at Cambridge University Institute of Continuing Education |
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| Thu 27 November 2025 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World Illuminated by medieval manuscripts, Cambridge University Library's exhibition explores a complex and intriguing world of medieval medicine. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Family Matters: Holding you up 18 artists’ photographs, paintings, performances, films, sculptures, toys and drawings offer us imaginative and playful ways to consider the impacts of family. |
|
| 10:00AM - 3:30PM |
This autumn, House Guests returns for a third year. For this annual exhibition series, artists, designers and makers are invited to respond to a brief considering the context of the House, the interiors and history of 186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
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 - 4:00PM |
Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 25 February |
Heatwave in Antarctic: Prints by Tadek Beutlich This exhibition presents the prints of Tadek Beutlich (1922–2011), better known as one of the most important and experimental textile artists of the post-war era. The show focuses on works produced between 1962 and 1967, including several created with the influential publisher Editions Alecto. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 1:00PM - 1:45PM |
Exhibition Tour with artist Harold Offeh Join exhibition artist Harold Offeh for an introduction to the current exhibition Harold Offeh: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage. |
|
| 8:00PM - 9:30PM |
‘Amuse Bouche’: 20th Century French Choral Music Cambridge University Chamber Choir give a tasting menu of 20th century french choral music under the directorship of award-winning conductor and director and I Fagiolini founder Robert Hollingworth. |
|
| 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
Jim and Helen Ede Concert: Doric String Quartet Join us for a Chamber Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week we will be welcoming the Doric String Quartet for the Jim and Helen Ede concert. |
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| 8:00PM - 10:00PM |
Student Music: An Evening of Folk and Jazz Join us for an evening of Folk and Jazz in the Kettle’s Yard house with student performers from the University of Cambridge. |
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| Fri 28 November 2025 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World Illuminated by medieval manuscripts, Cambridge University Library's exhibition explores a complex and intriguing world of medieval medicine. |
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Family Matters: Holding you up 18 artists’ photographs, paintings, performances, films, sculptures, toys and drawings offer us imaginative and playful ways to consider the impacts of family. |
|
| 10:00AM - 3:30PM |
This autumn, House Guests returns for a third year. For this annual exhibition series, artists, designers and makers are invited to respond to a brief considering the context of the House, the interiors and history of 186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
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 - 4:00PM |
Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of paintings and monoprints by Benita Kevill-Davies Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Benita Kevill-Davies, from 28th November 2025 to 8th January 2026. The exhibition is open for public viewing, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 26 February |
Heatwave in Antarctic: Prints by Tadek Beutlich This exhibition presents the prints of Tadek Beutlich (1922–2011), better known as one of the most important and experimental textile artists of the post-war era. The show focuses on works produced between 1962 and 1967, including several created with the influential publisher Editions Alecto. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage. |
|
| 2:15PM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Virginia Davis on "Life of William of Wykeham" by Robert Lowth Virginia Davis will speak about "Life of William of Wykeham" (1758) by Robert Lowth |
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| 4:40PM - 8:00PM |
Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden! |
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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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| Sat 29 November 2025 | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World Illuminated by medieval manuscripts, Cambridge University Library's exhibition explores a complex and intriguing world of medieval medicine. |
| 10:00AM - 3:30PM |
This autumn, House Guests returns for a third year. For this annual exhibition series, artists, designers and makers are invited to respond to a brief considering the context of the House, the interiors and history of 186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
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 - 4:00PM |
Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
Winter Wildlife: Ice Age Earth Family Day Celebrate all winter wildlife with us at this family event. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of paintings and monoprints by Benita Kevill-Davies Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Benita Kevill-Davies, from 28th November 2025 to 8th January 2026. The exhibition is open for public viewing, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 27 February |
Heatwave in Antarctic: Prints by Tadek Beutlich This exhibition presents the prints of Tadek Beutlich (1922–2011), better known as one of the most important and experimental textile artists of the post-war era. The show focuses on works produced between 1962 and 1967, including several created with the influential publisher Editions Alecto. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
A City Walking Tour - The Hidden Cambridge version An entertaining and informative Cambridge walking tour from Hidden Cambridge |
|
| 2:00PM - 6:00PM |
Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage. |
|
| 4:40PM - 8:00PM |
Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden! |
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| 7:30PM - 9:30PM |
Concert by City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Music by Brahms and Zemlinsky played by the CCSO with Simon Callaghan (piano) |
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| Sun 30 November 2025 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants. |
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An exhibition of paintings and monoprints by Benita Kevill-Davies Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Benita Kevill-Davies, from 28th November 2025 to 8th January 2026. The exhibition is open for public viewing, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world. |
|
| 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 |
Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made? |
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| 2:30PM - 4:00PM |
African Legacies in Cambridge Museums Tour Join a thought-provoking tour exploring African collections and histories within the University, led by Uncomfortable Cambridge. |
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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. |
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| 4:40PM - 8:00PM |
Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden! |
