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Recordings from our previous Festivals are available for you to watch and enjoy online.

The Alumni Festival features lively discussions and webinars with some of the world’s foremost thinkers. You can find all the available recorded sessions on our YouTube Channel, plus the latest recorded sessions below.

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The Atomic Human

28 September 2024
11.30am - 12.30pm

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.
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Brain inflammation in the race against dementia

28 September 2024
3.00pm - 4.00pm

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.
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The appropriation of history

28 September 2024
9.00am - 9.45am

Join Richard Cohen (Madgalene 1965) as he delves into the global manipulation of history by governments, from Brazil to North Korea. Drawing from his acclaimed book 'Making History,' he examines how nations like Russia, Japan, and the United States shape historical narratives to suit their agendas and explores ways to safeguard unbiased historical study. 
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Pathways to pain: how to cure, not cause!

28 September 2024
10.00am - 11.00am

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. 
Cambridge Women in Law, 100 Years in Practice

CWIL - Access to justice in legal advice deserts...(EU) migrant women, the law and… Great Yarmouth

27 September 2024
3.00pm - 5.30pm

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.
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Unlocking the hidden complexities of evolution

28 September 2024
1.30pm - 2.30pm

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.