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Thu 27 February 2020 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Wordsworth at 250 Cancelled

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10:00AM - 4:00PM

Walking on Thin Ice Cancelled

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10:00AM - 5:00PM

FEAST & FAST: The art of food in Europe, 1500 –1800 Cancelled

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10:00AM - 5:00PM

Inspire Cancelled

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10:00AM - 5:00PM

Lines of Site: The Parthenon Frieze Cancelled

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10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sharpening Perceptions Cancelled

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10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Creative Connections: Portraits of Women Scientists and Artists

An exhibition of photographic portraits of female scientists and artists.

12:30PM - 2:00PM

Book Launch - "Digital Witness" (Oxford University Press, 2019)

Using Open Source Information for Human Rights Investigation, Documentation and Accountability

12:30PM - 2:00PM

Book Launch of Digital Witness: Using Open Source Information for Human Rights Investigation, Documentation and Accountability

The University of Cambridge Centre of Governance and Human Rights (CGHR) is delighted to invite you to the launch of the book "Digital Witness"

5:00PM - 6:30PM

Sir Richard Stone Annual Lecture - Professor Janet Currie

Professor Janet Currie (Princeton University) will present the 11th Sir Richard Stone Annual Lecture on “Child Health as Human Capital”

6:00PM - 8:30PM

Nudity, nakedness and the female body within art

What is it that makes us feel uncomfortable when we discuss nudity? A Q&A with Frances Borzello, author of ‘The Naked Nude’, discussing vulnerability and the history of the female body in art. A life drawing workshop will follow the talk, encouraging participants to creatively respond to the ideas discussed. Food and drink will be available during an access break.

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Highlight STUDENT LATE: Love Art After Dark

The annual late night opening exclusively for all students – co-curated by the Fitzwilliam Museum Society.

6:45PM - 8:30PM

Cambridge Natural History Society talk - Alternative plastics, grass and worms

Sophia Upton will talk about her dissertation which is looking at how worm and grass health is affected by the addition of alternative plastics, such as biodegradable and compostable substitutes, in their environments. This study will help inform decisions on whether alternative plastics are worthwhile.