Learn about interactions between Jewish (and non-Jewish) communities in Luxembourg, how Moroccan Jewish women conserve their identity in song, plus new work on Jewish responses to early Christianity. This online panel event is organised by Cambridge Interfaith Programme: catalysing inter-religious inquiry since 2002.
Black holes are one of the most paradigmatic predictions in the Theory of General Relativity. Join us as Dr Rita Teixeira da Costa explains how mathematical tools from Geometry and Analysis can help us shed some light into these dark objects.
What is the recipe for making a galaxy? Key ingredients are the massive dark halos, supermassive black holes and cosmic collisions, be they gentle or dramatic. Join Oxford University's Professor Roger Davies (Churchill 1975) as he explains how galaxies, including our own Milky Way, assembled over the last 10 billion years.
Pregnancy and lactation could impact the risk of breast cancer, though scientists have trouble learning more due to the difficulty of sourcing human breast tissue samples. Cambridge researchers may have a solution – the answer lies in breastmilk. Join this talk with a leading lactation expert and cell biologist to learn.
In-person at Sidgwick | £15Included in £10 Virtual Pass
Join leading Cambridge scientists as they discuss why stem cell research is the cornerstone of future medicine. Find out how the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute is changing the landscape of regenerative medicine by enabling doctors to repair, regenerate and restore the human body in fascinating new ways.
In-person at Sidgwick | £15Included in £10 Virtual Pass
Climate change: why is it such a divisive issue? What physical but also intellectual consequences does it have for our planet? Join two leading Cambridge geographers as they discuss the science and politics of climate change, and ask why we disagree so much about this environmental, cultural and political phenomenon.
In-person at Sidgwick | £15Included in £10 Virtual Pass
Join the Masters of Selwyn and Fitzwilliam Colleges in an expert review of politics and the media today as they discuss, ‘How can we make the daily news better for our society?’
Look at your thumbnail, imagine a tiny frog resting there - that’s the size of the species of frogs recently discovered in Mexico by researchers. Join this fascinating talk to learn about the painstaking investigation to find these tiny frogs, who live in a secret world on the forest floor.
In-person at Sidgwick | £15Included in £10 Virtual Pass
Join this discussion about the role of cultural heritage in forging equitable global futures, moderated by the Director of Cambridge’s Heritage Research Centre. Using examples from the Nigerian civil war, British football clubs and indigenous Thai communities, the panel will demonstrate the significance of heritage research in solving global challenges.
The documentary weaves together archival footage and recordings with contemporary material to tell the story of how Cambridge became the first university in the world to offer a dedicated Bachelor of Music degree and, through anecdotes, interviews and insights, gives a flavour of how an institution has evolved.
Andrew Lownie, author of a prize-winning biography of the Cambridge Spy, draws on newly released documents to tell the full story of Guy Burgess's treachery and lonely exile in Russia.
Join leading classicists as they tell the story of how Cambridge made learning Greek and Latin open to those with no previous ancient language experience. With compelling testimonies from staff and students, book to find out how the Faculty of Classics became the most dynamic and accessible of its kind.
Join Dr Elizabeth Gurian of Norwich University who will talk about the similarities and differences between serial and mass murder. Her research and analyses fill a huge gap in the field by directly comparing women, minorities, international, and team offenders into the dialogue alongside the more commonly-explored solo male cases.
In-person at Sidgwick | £15Included in £10 Virtual Pass
Major scientific advances raise questions of responsibility and trust. Currently, we are on the threshold of significant change for the future of human health. And with decisions to make on how far we should go, and how we decide the limits. One thing is certain: this conversation needs everyone.
Want to discover the complex histories behind spectacular mosaics nestled in the cities of the Northern Adriatic? Join a leading art historian to find out more about these fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Dr Malik and Dr Atack draw on their research and teaching experience to discuss questions of relevance, political practice and cultural authority in the context of the vibrant Classics community at Newnham.
As humans we consider ourselves the most intelligent animals on our planet, yet the beings we live among possess a wide and complex array of different evolved intelligences. How do we avoid human bias when assessing other minds, and could a ‘periodic table’ of animal intelligence be the answer?
How did one railroad in Central America impact global politics, economics and society? Take a journey and discover the complex construction and international impact of the Panama Railroad, a remarkable feat of engineering that connected two oceans. Join the authority on this topic, Dr Peter Pyne, for an intriguing discussion.
Join Professor Loraine Gelsthorpe as she discusses her career at the forefront of criminological research. They will be examining how the field has changed over time and introducing her most recent publication, What Works with Girls and Women in Conflict with the Law: A Critical Review of Theory, Practice, and Policy (2022).
