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Tue 29 June 2021 11:00AM - 2:00PM

A twist of the hand

An exhibition of contemporary art by James Epps informed by the use of pattern and colour in ancient Greece and Rome

11:00AM - 3:00PM

Pathways to net zero emissions and carbon/climate neutrality

As part of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC), Cambridge Zero is co-hosting this upcoming virtual conference 29-30 June 2021: Pathways to net zero emissions and carbon/climate neutrality

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Highlight 2021 Annual WiSETI Lecture : How Covid Changed the World

Dr Charlotte Summers hosted by Professor Dame Athene Donald

7:00PM - 8:00PM

Highlight The Really Popular Book Club: Nineteen Eighty-Four with Dr Lisa Mullen

Who owns the truth? Join us for this book club meeting where we will discuss George Orwell's dystopian novel.

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 June 2021 9:00AM

Wellness Wanders

Short (approx. 10 min) films taking viewers on a virtual wander around the Garden.

11:00AM - 2:00PM

A twist of the hand

An exhibition of contemporary art by James Epps informed by the use of pattern and colour in ancient Greece and Rome

11:00AM - 3:00PM

Pathways to net zero emissions and carbon/climate neutrality

As part of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC), Cambridge Zero is co-hosting this upcoming virtual conference 29-30 June 2021: Pathways to net zero emissions and carbon/climate neutrality

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Churchill History Lecture Series: From Isaac Newton to Star Wars - by way of Winston Churchill and Colonel Colt

Join us for this online event Q&A session with Andrew Nahum on his new book "Paths of Fire: the Gun and the World it Made". As Andrew Marr said, 'this is a book about guns which isn't about guns. Instead it's about progress, intellectual and industrial ... from a wholly original and convincing new perspective'.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

#LivefromLucy: 'How do hot, microscopic worms help us to understand the process of ageing?' with Dr Laetitia Chauve

Join us for the informative virtual talk in which Dr Laetitia Chauve discusses how microscopic worms are helping us to understand the process of ageing.

7:00PM - 7:45PM

Zoology Live! 2021

Join us online for this year's Zoology Live! Festival. This year we will be broadcasting from the Museum galleries and exploring the animals of the land, sea and sky.

Thu 1 July 2021 11:00AM - 2:00PM

A twist of the hand

An exhibition of contemporary art by James Epps informed by the use of pattern and colour in ancient Greece and Rome

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Doom and Doubt: Uncertain Futures & Open Questions about Existential Risk

In this panel, three CSER researchers from very different backgrounds will discuss how we can have frank, open, and vulnerable conversations about worst-case future scenarios that fully explore our biggest doubts, uncertainties, and confusions, without detracting from the importance of these risks.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

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.

7:00PM - 7:45PM

Zoology Live! 2021

Join us online for this year's Zoology Live! Festival. This year we will be broadcasting from the Museum galleries and exploring the animals of the land, sea and sky.

Fri 2 July 2021 11:00AM - 2:00PM

A twist of the hand

An exhibition of contemporary art by James Epps informed by the use of pattern and colour in ancient Greece and Rome

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

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 James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Haunted Cambridge walking ghost tour 2021

A spooky evening walk with The Institute of Tourist Guiding ghost guides.

7:00PM - 7:45PM

Zoology Live! 2021

Join us online for this year's Zoology Live! Festival. This year we will be broadcasting from the Museum galleries and exploring the animals of the land, sea and sky.

Sat 3 July 2021 10:00AM - 1:00PM

ONLINE & GARDEN TWO PART COURSE: Introduction to pests and diseases: plant husbandry and plant health

This is part of a series of courses with Sandie Cain, designed to give a comprehensive introduction to horticulture across the gardening year

10:00AM - 1:00PM

ONLINE COURSE: Introduction to pests and diseases: plant husbandry and plant health

This is part of a series of courses with Sandie Cain, designed to give a comprehensive introduction to horticulture across the gardening year

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Family first Saturdays

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

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Haunted Cambridge walking ghost tour 2021

A spooky evening walk with The Institute of Tourist Guiding ghost guides.

Sun 4 July 2021 10:00AM - 2:00PM

ONLINE & GARDEN TWO PART COURSE: Introduction to pests and diseases: plant husbandry and plant health

This is part of a series of courses with Sandie Cain, designed to give a comprehensive introduction to horticulture across the gardening year

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)

11:30AM - 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 James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

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.