What's On

The Commoners' Comedy Gong Show. Headlined by Annie McGrath.

Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe.

One of the foremost UK poets, Ruth Padel will read from her most recent collection: GIRL

Music will include well-loved carols with rousing descants and thundering organ. An opportunity to join in with old favourites as well as enjoy the cream of contemporary festive choral music by Chilcott, Rutter and others

This panel event provides an opportunity for reflection on these last 25 years of devolution, as well as an opportunity for us to assess the UK Union as it stands today. Join us to hear from prominent names in UK politics today on the major changes to the way UK politics has been done, on where it stands today and on how it might—or should—evolve in the future.

The University of Cambridge ThinkLab is excited to announce our upcoming event on neurodiversity, disability, inclusion and the future of work. Open to all graduate students and ERC researchers. Free lunch and a monetary prize for the winning team! Date: Monday 9th of December 9 -5 pm Venue: West Hub, University of Cambridge.

Join us for this festive celebration at the end of term and a rare chance to lift up your voice in Rosemary Murray Library.

National Geographic Explorer/Photographer Harsha Vadlamani will be giving a talk on his long-term project ‘Can One Farmer Feed 23 People?’. This is a rare chance to meet Harsha whose work has appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, GEO, Al Jazeera, Le Monde, Financial Times, CNN, BBC, Scientific American, Foreign Affairs, Nature, Wired.

The UK Cyprus Film Festival 2024 comes to Cambridge. Join us for a captivating evening showcasing the best of Cypriot cinema, featuring award-winning short films and a thought-provoking feature presentation. Immerse yourself in the stories that explore Cyprus’s rich cultural heritage, history, and contemporary issues.

A panel of AI experts including the Director of Data Science at 10 Downing Street and the sponsor of the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Private Member’s Bill will explore the evolving landscape of AI regulation in the UK.

Visions of world order from the political right have often been articulated in terms of civilization or civilizations: large cultural formations that, on these accounts, shape the long-term dynamics of international politics. This talk unpacks and examines two such theories, by Adda Bozeman and Samuel Huntington.

We invite you to join us for Erminia De Luca's performative reading aimed at re-examining the narrative with her creative tools.

TILKA is a documentary about five women who come together to create a collective piece of theatre amid Lebanon’s collapse. It will be followed by a Q&A with the producer, touching on topics of Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, feminism, and the performing arts.

Comedy Club

Acclaimed conductor and regular University of Cambridge guest Jac van Steen returns to conduct the flagship Cambridge University Orchestra.

Following their acclaimed performances of Bach’s St John Passion in March, the flagship Cambridge University Chamber Choir and Collegium Musicum historically informed ensemble team up once again for a festive performance of Handel’s Messiah.

Cambridge University Symphony Chorus (CUSC) and East Anglia Chamber Orchestra (EACHO) team up for a seasonal concert, featuring Christmassy pieces, including Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, certain to put you in a festive mood.

Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever.

In Conversation event with the Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and Dorothy Byrne, President of Murray Edwards College.

Join us at Kettle’s Yard for an evening of art, music, talks, making and more. Explore the Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa exhibition out of hours. Music provided by DJ Bosslady. The Garden Kitchen café will be open for special cocktails and food.