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16 Feb 2023: One of the largest festivals of its kind in the country, the annual Cambridge Festival, which features over 360 mostly free events, runs from Friday 17 March until Sunday 2 April. Several talks and debates delve into the threats and opportunities

28 Feb 2023: These are just some of the religion-centred debates at this year’s Cambridge Festival, which runs from 17th March to 2nd April and is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the country, featuring over 360 mostly free events. In 'Lady, have

10 Mar 2023: Is education damaging girls’ mental health? How can we educate children better for a world of climate change? Can research keep up with fast-moving events? These are just some of the education-related questions being asked at this year’s

17 Mar 2023: How can we make sure food shortages don’t keep happening? Can we stop fake climate news holding up action? Are we ready for a four-day working week? And how do we stop becoming more stupid? The programme features a wide-ranging series of more than

9 Mar 2023: A new book about gravity, a look at what solar satellites reveal about the sun, and the potential for a new tool to explore the universe are part of a series of events related to space at this year’s Cambridge Festival. An event that promises to

9 Mar 2023: On Monday 27th March, a panel of experts asks, HOW CAN WE IMPROVE OUR FOOD SECURITY? The war in Ukraine and climate disasters have focused people’s minds on issues of food security. Can researchers help to address the practical and political

2 Mar 2023: From Australian animals to African storytelling, from bird poo to virtual reality; this is a weekend full of ideas to spark your curiosity and imagination. Who’s going to laugh loudest… Elephants or Pumpkins? Girl or Wolf? Monkey or God? Who’s

20 Feb 2023: These questions are part of an extensive series of discussions, talks and workshops featuring climate experts: Cambridge Zero Director Professor Emily Shuckburgh; Professor Sarah Bridle, author of Food and Climate Change without the Hot Air; Gaia

21 Feb 2023: You may have noticed that we've not had a printed programme in a few years and we know some of you missed that. We heard you so this year we've published our first ever Festival newspaper. Matter is your new comprehensive guide to the Festival and

28 Feb 2023: These questions are part of a wide-ranging series of events at this year’s Cambridge Festival, which begins next month (17 March – 2 April). Over 100 events, including talks, demonstrations and tours, showcase the pioneering health research from