Cambridge Science Festival


Updates

To help you plan your own visit to Cambridge Science Festival, download a copy of the Cambridge Science Festival programme.

 We will use this page to inform you of any breaking news or alterations to the printed programme.

CANCELLED – “The wonderful world of pollination” Saturday 23 March, 1:30PM – 4:00PM
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled, sorry for any inconvenience caused.

PLEASE NOTE – “Future of energy” talk, Wednesday 13 March 7:30PM – 8:45PM

This event will be held at Riley Auditorium, Clare College, Queen’s Road
CB3 9AJ

UPDATED – “Astronomy by microscope”, 12 March

Dr Louise Preston will be replacing Professor Monica Grady in giving this talk.

MORE TICKETS RELEASED – “Inventions and discoveries: a walking tour”

20 extra tickets released for every morning tour

NEW EVENTS – “Pitoti Exhibition” and “Ten thousand years etched in rock”

UPDATED – “Ceilidh for the Science Festival”

This event will take place in the Main Dining Hall, University Centre, Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge

UPDATED – “Challenging the price of drugs”

Venue has been changed to Pfizer Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge

NEW EVENTS – “Arctic Film Festival: Launch Reception” and “Inuit Life on Film: A Panel Discussion”

6.30pm – 8pm on the 18th March and 6pm – 7.30pm on the 22nd March respectively

UPDATED – “The cost of conservation”

Unfortunately Tony Juniper will not be appearing on the panel

NEW EVENTS – “Space, time and philosophy” and “Generating particles: the world according to quantum field theory”

1pm – 2pm on the 11th March and 21st March respectively

UPDATED – A chemical trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden

3.30pm – 5pm additional tour available to book now

UPDATED – Focusing on ADHD 

We are delighted to welcome Professor Trevor Robbins CBE FRS to the panel.  Trevor will be speaking alongside Dr Sam Chamberlain and Dr Ulrich Muller.

CANCELLED – Cracking the code: the genetics of superheroes
Saturday 16 March 11.15am – 12noon

UPDATED – Inside an unquiet mind
Saturday 16 March
6.45pm Drinks Reception
8.00-9.45pm Performance of Inside an Unquiet Mind III (there will be a 20 minute interval). Please book online at squeakygate.eventbrite.co.uk to avoid disappointment