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Come along to one of our many public lectures and Topical Talks throughout the year. These talks are given by leading experts from the University of Cambridge and beyond, and are an important part of our commitment to public engagement. Learn more about a new subject and join the discussion.
Dr Yvonne Battle-Felton will be in conversation with Dr Midge Gillies about her new book, Atlantic Furies in this free Zoom event on Thursday 23 October, 7-8pm, GMT.
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Creative writing tutor Dr Lucy Durneen will be in conversation with Julian Hoffman in this free Zoom event on Tuesday, 16 December, 7-8pm, GMT.
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Have you ever wondered how novelists create convincing historical worlds? Breathe life into your writing in this session that starts with a short talk, close reading and examples from published novels. Then, after a cup of tea or coffee, you can explore you own writing with novelist and creative writing tutor, Elizabeth Speller.
Life is about choice. Choose to attend either day of this retreat independently or as a weekend, and gain a grounding in two approaches within mindfulness and meditation.
Life is about choice. Choose to attend either day of this retreat independently or as a weekend, and gain a grounding in two approaches within mindfulness and meditation.
Now home to the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall has functioned at various times as a hunting lodge, a family home and a royal residence. Discover more about its beautiful, Capability Brown-designed gardens, with Head Gardener Richard Gant.
Madingley Hall is a fine example of Tudor architecture dating from the reign of Henry VIII. It also contains intriguing remnants of earlier buildings. Find out more, and discover some of the Hall's 'secret places', in this illustrated architectural talk by Dr Frank Woodman.
Enjoy lunch with a glass of wine in Madingley Hall's spectacular Dining Hall and listen to former BBC war correspondent and MP, Martin Bell discussing his new book, War and the Death of News, Reflections of a Grade B Reporter.
For the first time ever, the Institute of Continuing Education will be teaming up with the Cambridge Literary Festival to hold an author event and many other attractions for readers and writers at Madingley Hall.
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