Join Dr Joshua Nall, Director of the Whipple Museum, for a highlights tour of the museum's collection.

Since the invention of the compound microscope more than 350 years ago the development of the optical microscope has driven, and continues to drive, some of the greatest discoveries in scientific history.

Join Laura Coffey for a mythical journey through the real-world inspirations behind Odysseus's epic voyage. Explore Mediterranean islands, encounter sea monsters, sex goddesses, and toxic gods, and discuss the significance of myths. Discover the allure of The Odyssey and the challenge of mapping its fantastical lands with fresh eyes.

Laurie Bristow, President of Hughes Hall, was the last UK ambassador to Afghanistan during the fall of Kabul in 2021. He will talk about what happened, why and why it matters.

Join Nigel Fenner (Downing 1981), on a walking tour exploring a little known revolution out of Cambridge in the 19th century some consider ‘as important as the Industrialand Agricultural revolutions that preceded it". Nigel was a University Football Blue, also related to Frank Fenner, a local tobacconist who did much more than create a cricket ground.

A rare chance to see rare books: visit the Classical Faculty Library and view some of the more special items in the collection

Join the authors of Low Paid EU Migrant Workers, the House, the Street, the Town and former Home Secretary Charles Clarke for a discussion on the book's findings. Explore the lives of EU migrant workers in the UK post-Brexit and COVID-19, focusing on legal issues and community interactions.

Hear a “true green business guru” and best-selling author, John Elkington, discuss the past, present and future of climate action, including the crucial role of students and academics in the transition to net zero.

The perennial favourite 'Come and Sing' - a scratch-choir workshop followed by a sing-through to an audience, in King's College Chapel.

Enjoy a glass of fizz and nibbles as Dr Jenny Zhang and members of her group demonstrate their research into photosynthesis for the sustainable energy of the future.

Join the Vice-Chancellor for a drinks reception at the Fitzwilliam Museum and a chance to discover the Paris 1924 exhibition with expert insights from co-curators Professors Carrie Vout and Chris Young.

Three outstanding young international artists (USA, Germany, New Zealand) join forces to present two piano trios from the romantic era.

Join Professor Grant Stewart and Dr Mireia Crispin as they discuss how AI is revolutionising cancer study and treatment, from innovative screening methods to personalised treatment models.

In a witty globe-trotting adventure through one of the most intriguing careers a person can have, Leigh will talk about his interactions with royalty of both the aristocratic and celebrity kinds, and with brilliant and extraordinary people, and the lessons we all can draw from this.

Join Murray Jacobs, a Cambridge Green Badge Guide, and discover the University Library, architectural controversies, artistic debates, and local history. Highlights include a Florence-inspired building and the site where John Lennon declared, “that was the first time I had appeared un-Beatled.”

The Wren Library at Trinity College invites alumni to view a selection of Sir James G. Frazer's letters and papers. Discover the anthropologist's annotated first edition of The Golden Bough and correspondence with notable scholars like Malinowski and Housman. Thanks to Librarian Nicolas Bell for this unique opportunity.

Explore the science of pain with pharmacologist Professor Ewan St. John Smith. Understand why pain exists, how it works, and what occurs in chronic conditions like osteoarthritis. Discover why painkillers often fail and the urgent need for better treatments. Join us for this insightful talk on advancing pain management. 

Dr Petar Velickovic, Staff Research Scientist at DeepMind and an Associate of Clare Hall, will present his work using AI in football.

Join Professor Giles Yeo to explore how GLP1R agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Learn about their mechanisms, dramatic weight loss effects, and potential as long-term solutions for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Discover their safety and therapeutic importance.

Join Professor Neil Lawrence as he explores our fascination with Artificial Intelligence, and challenges our fear of being displaced by it. Professor Lawrence will be interviewed by Jessica Montgomery, Director of AI@Cam.

Join Dr Trudi Tate as she explores Virginia Woolf's portrayal of women in 'Mrs. Dalloway' focusing on characters like Clarissa, Elizabeth, Miss Kilman, Rezia, and Lucy. Discover how Woolf imagines relations between women and their place in the evolving world of 1923. 

Join us for a special conversation with Lord Owen, reflecting on his remarkable career spanning over 50 years. From medical doctor to Labour minister, peace negotiator, and influential writer, hear his insights and anecdotes on international security, humanitarian issues, "hubris syndrome," and Brexit.

Discover Romania's rich cultural and historical tapestry with Alex Koller. Explore the diverse influences from Slavic, Hungarian, Germanic, and ancient Romance heritages through the country's architecture and art, including Orthodox monasteries and medieval churches. Join us for an enlightening journey through this fascinating nation's cultural treasures.

Join Professor Ian Henderson, Dr Emily Mitchell, and Dr Aylwyn Scally as they reveal the hidden complexities of evolution. Discover how modern science is debunking myths about evolution and human ancestry, revolutionizing our understanding of life’s history, and impacting our society today and in the future.

Join outgoing Wolfson College President, Professor Jane Clarke, FRS FRSC FMedSci, as she leads a discussion with four women in STEM—Professor Serena Best, Jessica McConnell, Dr. Oumie Kuyateh, and Dr. Susan Fowler. They will share their experiences across different career stages.

At all levels in mainstream education, spoken language skills have never been given the same attention as those in written language or mathematics. But in most people’s lives, oracy skills are at least as important as those of literacy and numeracy - Oracy Cambridge are working to rectify this.

A new exhibition unveiled earlier this year, tells the incredible story of over 70 Newnham College alumnae and their war work, at Bletchley Park and beyond.

Join Dr. Malpetti as she explores cutting-edge methods to measure brain inflammation in dementia. Learn how specialist brain scans and novel blood tests can identify those who might benefit from anti-inflammatory treatments, determine optimal treatment times, and target specific immune system areas to slow or prevent cognitive decline.

Join Professor Hatice Gunes and Professor Isobel Heyman for an enlightening session exploring the integration of mental health care in paediatrics, a key focus for the upcoming Children's Hospital. 

Join our Cambridge alumni panel for a dynamic discussion on the government's first 100 days. Explore manifesto pledges, policy impacts, and the UK's global stance. Gain expert insights and ask pressing questions on political promises, societal impacts, and the path forward in uncertain times.

Dr Aga Iwasiewicz-Wabnig will explain how the Maxwell Centre delivers a two-way flow of ideas and researchers, that adds value when 'blue-skies' activities meet research objectives relevant to economic opportunities for industry and society at large.

Join us for a feast of romantic music at Great St. Mary’s, featuring Mendelssohn’s "Fingal’s Cave" overture, Dvorak’s Czech Suite op.39, and Crusell’s Clarinet Concerto No.2 with soloist David Carter. Conducted by Adam Pounds.

Join Murray Jacobs, a Cambridge Green Badge Guide, for this entertaining tour of a variety of public art in the city centre-much of which you may not have noticed before!

Join Nigel Fenner (Downing 1981), on a walking tour exploring a little known revolution out of Cambridge in the 19th century some consider ‘as important as the Industrialand Agricultural revolutions that preceded it". Nigel was a University Football Blue, also related to Frank Fenner, a local tobacconist who did much more than create a cricket ground.

Join us for an insightful Newnham Conversation with alumnae Beatriz Araújo (Senior Counsel, Head of Corporate Governance at Baker & McKenzie) Sarah Breeden (Deputy Governor for Financial Security at the Bank of England), and Julia Hoggett (Chief Executive Officer of the London Stock Exchange), about the importance of ‘green’ ethics and sustainability in finance.