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9 Feb 2024: Some of the team from the Department of Archaeology, the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research and the Cambridge Archaeological Unit will be showcasing the variety of research within archaeology, through a range of hands-on activities

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9 Feb 2024: Dive into the pre-frontal cortex for an off-balance, fun, emotive dance exploration of the three modes of emotional regulation: threat, drive, soothe. Award-winning Infusion Physical Theatre looks at adrenaline, dopamine and oxytocin in a multimedia

9 Feb 2024: Most diseases start in childhood, but most health research is carried out in adults.

2 Feb 2024: Due to the 24-day turnaround at award stage, it is essential that any issues are resolved before submitting the application.

9 Feb 2024: Join Dr Jo for a fun and informative, interactive show as we journey around the human body, discovering wonders of biology along the way.

9 Feb 2024: Join researchers from the Department of Genetics for a variety of hands-on activities showing how genetics pops up in our everyday life.

9 Feb 2024: Join the enchanting Romani storyteller, renowned author and toymaker Richard O’Neill, often dubbed the “Romani Hans Christian Anderson”. Prepare to be captivated as he weaves his spellbinding tales, offering a delightful array of original and

8 May 2024: In-person attendance is encouraged, although limited due to venue capacity . Registration is required in advance, complete this form by Friday 24 May 2024 to book your place.

9 Feb 2024: How do you wash hands correctly to help prevent the spread of infectious microbes? What do bacteria look like? Find out by looking at them through a microscope. Use craft materials to build your own microbes to learn about the structure of bacteria

9 Feb 2024: Come and join us for a chat and an ice cream with some rare flavours that may not be around much longer. What can we do to take action? How can we contribute to solve the climate crisis? Can we find solutions so we do not have to shout Ice Cream!

19 Apr 2024: The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the 2023-24 Work Programme of Horizon Europe, where previously unallocated Horizon Europe funding will be used to increase the 2024 budget by

9 Feb 2024: In the Bubble Superstars Show, we'll be exploring bubbles of different sizes and investigating their shapes and colours too. The show is specially designed for very young children and children with special needs, so everyone can join in making

9 Feb 2024: Get hands-on with scientists from the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute to learn about the work they are doing as part of our mission for 3 in 4 people to survive cancer by 2034.

9 Feb 2024: The history of science is full of amazing stories of discovery and invention, but there are also darker stories to be told.

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9 Feb 2024: University Biomedical Services implements the 3Rs –Replacement, Reduction and Refinement – to ensure humane and ethical procedures are applied in scientific animal research.

9 Feb 2024: Get hands-on with us at the MRC Toxicology Unit, where we will be exploring the fascinating world of our gut microbiome.

9 Feb 2024: Come along to Abbey People’s first Climate Café on Sunday 24th March. A Climate Café is a welcoming space to join the conversation about climate change and your local environment. Do you ever wonder… • How can I save energy at home? • What

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9 Feb 2024: New Museums site, Bene't Street, CB2 3PT. East Anglian Air Ambulance is a charity providing life-saving critical care 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year by air and

9 Feb 2024: In the Bubble Superstars Show, we’ll be exploring bubbles of different sizes, and investigating their shapes and colours, too. The show is specially designed for very young children and children with special needs, so everyone can join in making

9 Feb 2024: Experience a captivating fusion of art, history and science as Diploma and Foundation students from Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) come together in mixed-specialism groups in response to key exhibits from the Whipple Museum’s

10 May 2024: In-person attendance is encouraged, although limited due to venue capacity. Registration is required in advance, complete this form by Friday 24 May 2024 to book your place.

9 Feb 2024: "Seeing is Believing? The Secrets of Visual Illusions Unveiled" is a journey into the mesmerizing world of optical illusions, specially designed for young, inquisitive minds.

9 Feb 2024: Join textile artist Clare Wilkes (@clareewilkes, www.periodically.blog) to hear about her temperature records in yarn and thread.

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9 Feb 2024: Join us as we kick off Sunday with a quiet hour. Come and colour in pictures that illustrate our research themes, design your own optical illusion, or have a go at solving one of our word searches or other puzzles. Why not create some graffiti for

9 Feb 2024: Join us for an open day at the UK’s leading heart and lung hospital, and discover all about what goes into providing world-class heart, lung and sleep care to patients

9 Feb 2024: Researchers from the MRC Toxicology Unit are transforming into (temporary) tattoo artists for our family weekend! Choose a temporary tattoo, and while it’s being applied, talk to the researchers about the unique design and how it relates to their

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9 Feb 2024: The SunSpaceArt team will be running ‘drop-in’ workshops for children during the family weekend (23–24 March 2024) at the Cambridge Festival.

9 Feb 2024: The award-winning Meta Lab uses emerging digital technology in innovative ways to create transformational educational experiences. Come and meet Lab Director, Dr Chris Macdonald, and experience a pioneering VR Public Speaking project.

9 Feb 2024: You are sure to have a blast creating and launching your own mini rocket! You will also be able to learn about aerodynamics and find out about some of the advances in technology that have improved lives in Cambridge and around the world.

9 Feb 2024: Does science disprove God? Can the Bible be true if it doesn’t mention dinosaurs? Could robots or aliens be religious? What really makes me ‘me’? Asking big questions like these, and many others, is an exciting part of being human.

9 Feb 2024: Tuberculosis is a deadly enemy. This centuries old disease has killed more people than any other disease in history. But is it still a problem today? The human immune system is a skilled opponent. So how does tuberculosis attack and how does the

9 Feb 2024: In this event, participants and families who are interested will be invited to test their knowledge about sustainable solutions to climate change by entering into our Sustainability Quest (which can be done autonomously).

9 Feb 2024: The Quiet Time at our Family weekend is perfect for people who want to experience the festival, in a quieter environment. Join Cambridge Festival for a free weekend of talks, workshops and hands-on activities for the whole family!

9 Feb 2024: The periodic table brings order to the 118 known elements.

9 Feb 2024: Imagine a future that’s teeming with life and guided by nature! Join the Imaginarium Takeover for a weekend of stories, ideas, creativity and hands-on activities as we ask “What Would Nature Do?” to build a greener, fairer and more connected

9 Feb 2024: Join us for an interactive and educational experience that explores the science of how we form habits and its implications for both humans and animals.

9 Feb 2024: Come and see us during the family weekend and take part in our exciting hands-on activities, to spark your imagination.

9 Feb 2024: Come along to see how technology allows us, by generating energy, to overcome ‘gravity’ – children will be able to make their own LED torches to take away! Also, find out how energy is stored to allow a model train or cars to move for a given

9 Feb 2024: Have you ever wondered about where we get our medicines from? Then come join us at the Exam rooms for a fascinating journey into the world of Pharmacology!

9 Feb 2024: Women in religious communities have typically been seen as victims of patriarchy. This panel brings together scholars who have carried out research with women in religious movements and communities connected to Islam, Judaism and Christianity, to

9 Feb 2024: Join us for an interactive and educational experience that explores the science of clutter and messy bedrooms. Do you have a drawer full of junk in your house? Learn how we can be more organised and explore some of the reasons why we don’t like to

9 Feb 2024: The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare health inequalities between different social groups in society. This session will explore the meaning, measurement and causes of health inequalities, including those associated with the pandemic.

9 Feb 2024: Sunday 24 March programme. Sit-down talks with local history researchers from 2pm, followed by cakes and conversations to continue the community sharing of records, artefacts and memories.

9 Feb 2024: It’s the holy grail of our age – tackling the mental health crisis in children and young people. Our charity, The William Templeton Foundation for Young People’s Mental Health (YPMH) is committed to revolutionising the current landscape to

9 Feb 2024: When we interact others, our brains seem to synchronise in their activity. Greater levels of synchrony often suggests better social interactions and coordination. How does the brain achieve this? How do we measure this? And can neural synchrony