| Wed 10th March | 19:00 | A Sculptor's View | Venue: Nomads, Kings Parade Sperker: Christopher Gordon-Brown (a sculptor) Cost: Free Description: Exciting, contemporary sculptor Christopher Gordon-Brown will be giving us a talk with a q&a opportunity at the end. The evening promises to be a rare insight into art and creativity. More Info: http://www.cgb-sculpture.co.uk/ |
| Wed 10th March | Cambridge Green Week | What "green" can do for you and why it's not enough to switch of your lights now and then... A week of films, discussions, speakers and other events to bust the myths! The events in this will highlight the diversity of impacts we have on the environment... and how to positively focus on addressing them! official website: www.camgreenweek.com Become a Fan on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-Green-Week-2010/238264989471 | |
| Wed 10th March | 17:30 | Delivery genuine sustainability in the built environment -- obstacles and opport | This event is part of 8th Annual Series in Sustainable Development Venue: Lecture Room 0, Dept of Engineering, Cambridge University Speaker: Dr. David Strong CEO, Inbuilt Ltd; Board member of UK Green Building Concil) Host: Centre for Sustainable Development, Department of Engineering |
| Wed 10th March | 17:00 | The population factor -- how does it relate to climate change? | "Poverty and Development" is forum for interdisciplinary discussion of poverty, social capital and development issues. Past series of the workshop have concentrated on topics relating to social capital, the capability approach, education, measurement of poverty, debt relief, and analyses of evidence from Africa. Venue:the Garden Room, Von Hügel Institute, St Edmund's College Speaker:Professor Malcolm Potts (Bixby Professor, Community Health and Human Development, Berkeley, University of California) Cost: Free, followed by discussion over drinks. All welcome. Contact :Dr Flavio Comim fvc1001@cam.ac.uk |
| Wed 10th March | 19:30 | Global Poverty Project Workshop -- How to Volunteer | A great workshop about the different possible avenues for volunteering to put an end to extreme poverty and what organisations can help you do this. Venue: Keynes Hall, King's College Host:Global Poverty Project Cambridge Cost: Free More Info and to attend: http://www.globalpovertyproject.com/events |
| Wed 10th March | 18:00 | Open Shutters Iraq: a documentary film by Maysoon Pachachi | This film documents a remarkable photography project with a group of women from 5 cities in Iraq where a sense of hope is not easy, but this intimate film is ultimately hopeful. Doors open 6pm. Film screening 6.15pm followed by Q&A, ends at 8.30pm Venue: Ruskin Gallery, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road Host: CU & Anglia Ruskin University More Info: www.acttogether.org Women's Action for Iraq |
| Wed 10th March | 20:00 | Power2010 Campaign -- Breathing New Life into Democracy | Power2010 is a non-partisan organisation committed to working with groups of people from across the social and political spectrum, in a spirit of participation, inclusion and mutual respect, with the belief that together we can re-invigorate our democracy. Now the Power Pledge includes 1. Introduce a proportional voting system. 2. Scrap ID cards and roll back the database state. 3. Replace the House of Lords with an elected chamber. 4. Allow only English MPs to vote on English laws. 5. Draw up a written constitution. This event will tell you more about Power2010, what they have done, and what they will be doing in Cambridge over the coming months to bring this agenda for democratic reform to the fore. Please come along, bring friends, bring questions, have a say and meet some new people. Light refreshments provided. Venue: Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane. Cost: Free To RSVP, or more info on Power2010, contact Andrew Dixon: a.dixon@power2010.org.uk |
| Wed 10th March | Changing the Faces of Human Rights | This is a Photography Exhibition. Photographer Nadia Bettega has worked with BIHR to capture what human rights mean for individuals and groups in the UK. A series of 60 portraits of people from all sectors of society have been taken. Each participant has worked closely with photographer Nadia Bettega to create a portrait expressing what human rights means to them. Each photograph is accompanied by a short statement from each individual about their reflections on human rights. This slideshow is an extract of the complete project. Venue & Time: The Photography Exhibition will be running in the Basement Floor of the Law Faculty (Sidgwick Site) at the sitting area. The slideshow exhibition will be running from Monday to Wednesday (8-10 March) from 10am to 2pm each day. More Info: Facebook event http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=352255199014&ref=mf | |
| Wed 10th March | Deadline for two events on 13th Sat | If you are planning to join two events held by EWB-CU this coming Sat (13th), today is the deadline for application! Don't forget to register for a place! | |
| Thu 11th March | Cambridge Green Week | What "green" can do for you and why it's not enough to switch of your lights now and then... A week of films, discussions, speakers and other events to bust the myths! The events in this will highlight the diversity of impacts we have on the environment... and how to positively focus on addressing them! official website: www.camgreenweek.com Become a Fan on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-Green-Week-2010/238264989471 | |
| Thu 11th March | 19:30 | Global Poverty Project Workshop -- How to Write a Letter to a Politician | Come to this workshop if you want to learn how to write an effective letter to a politician regarding issues of extreme poverty and what can be done about them. Venue: Keynes Hall, King's College Host:Global Poverty Project Cambridge Cost: Free More Info and to attend: http://www.globalpovertyproject.com/events |
| Thu 11th March | 10:00 | For a few moments every day... | One day workshop about the every day, explored through storytelling and pictures. No experience necessary, just an interest in time, activity and emotion. All day event from 10am to 5pm with 1-2pm lunch break. Venue: TBC Host: Anglia Ruskin University For more information, to book a place or for venue details: email: pam.smy@anglia.ac.uk Phone: 08451962457 |
| Thu 11th March | 12:00 | Addenbrooke's Abroad -- Information Session | This lunch time infomation session is hosted by Addenbrooke's Abroad. The event is open to all who want to learn more about sharing skills and experiences volunteering with hospital abroad, particularly those in developing country. A short presentation will be given by Trust staff who have involved in international activites and will provide more information on the scope of what can be achieved Venue: The Boardroom, Addenbrooke's Hospital Speaker: Anne Procter, staff nurse in theatres, has spent time volunteering for Operation Smile in India. Cost: Free, the presentation will be followed by a buffect lunch, donation will be gratefully accepted Contact: Evelyn Brealey evelyn.brealey@addenbrookes.nhs.uk |
| Fri 12th March | Cambridge Green Week | What "green" can do for you and why it's not enough to switch of your lights now and then... A week of films, discussions, speakers and other events to bust the myths! The events in this will highlight the diversity of impacts we have on the environment... and how to positively focus on addressing them! official website: www.camgreenweek.com Become a Fan on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-Green-Week-2010/238264989471 | |
| Fri 12th March | 19:30 | "Food and Gender" Film Series | Venue: Cafe Project Film: “La grain et le moulet (Couscous) by Adbel Kechiche (Tunisia/France). Host: CGIAR (Concultative Group in Agricultural Research) |
| Fri 12th March | 93:0 | Annual Gender Symposium - Gender and Scales of Empowerment | Speakers include Professor Cindi Katz, Professor Catherine Campbell, Dr Matt Houlbrook, Professor Cynthia Cockburn and Dr Nayanika Mookherje. Venue: The Yusuf Hamied Theatre, Christ's College Cambridge Host: University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies More information or to register: http://www.gender.cam.ac.uk/symposium/ |
| Fri 12th March | 17:15 | The Copenhagen Accord. A significant "first step" or a disastrously missed oppor | The outcome of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen last December was nothing less than controversial and it challenges the current international system to regulate emissions. Aiming to put some light on this intricate regulatory mechanism, the DCGC, the DCEC and the 4CMR have combined efforts to organise this talk aiming to clarify this topic. The speaker will analyse the policy issues surrounding the current global climate change regime, explain the background to the Copenhagen conference and how the accord finally emerged. Speaker: Claire N Parker (former director at the United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat in Bonn, Germany) Venue:Mill Lane seminar room 1 Host: Darwin College Green Committee (DCGC), DC Entertainment Committee (DCEC) the Cambridge Centre for Climate Change Mitigation Research (4CMR) Cost: Talk is for free, a reception and formal dinner will follow the talk in Darwin College need to be booked in advance. More Info: http://www.darwin.cam.ac.uk/greencommittee/ |
| Fri 12th March | 18:00 | ESRC Festival of Science Innovation in Emerging Markets | An evening seminar at the Judge Business School to discuss the challenges and opportunities posed by innovation in emerging markets. Hosted by Chander Velu from Cambridge Judge Business School, with 2 speakers (18:00 to 20:30) from an industry perspective, drawn from multi-national companies, the audience will get a chance to listen to and question key players in emerging markets. There will be a Panel Discussion and Q & A led by Navi Radjou from the Centre for India & Global Business. This will be followed by drinks and canapés and the opportunity to network (19.30 onwards). Venue: Lecture Theatre 3,Judge Business School Host: AIM Research/ Centre for India & Global Business To register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GP5XTX8 Contact: Agi Witaszczyk 020 7862 8519 or agnieszka.witaszczyk@wbs.ac.uk |
| Sat 13th March | Cambridge Green Week | What "green" can do for you and why it's not enough to switch of your lights now and then... A week of films, discussions, speakers and other events to bust the myths! The events in this will highlight the diversity of impacts we have on the environment... and how to positively focus on addressing them! official website: www.camgreenweek.com Become a Fan on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-Green-Week-2010/238264989471 | |
| Sat 13th March | 23:00 | Drumming for Women - Workshop | This workshop welcomes all women, whether you have experience of percussion or not. Only 30 spaces so book early to avoid disappointment Venue: Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Street Host: University of Cambridge To Book: www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/equality/events. More information on the drumming, go to www.drumworkshops.co.uk |
| Sat 13th March | 90:0 | Urban Water and Sanitation Course: Challenges of Collaborative Projects | **Deadline for Application: Wed 10th Mar ** This course will aim to introduce participants to the manner in which urban development projects are carried out, and some of the technologies involved. Donor organisations, NGOs, local government, consultants, contractors, end-user communities and operators all interact in these projects: What challenges does each actor face in its dealings with others? What pressures hinder success, and how can they be overcome? Participants will be introduced to the issues by expert speakers, and then find out for themselves in a practical exercise based on a real case study! Addressing an aspect of development practice often neglected in training, this course is a must for anyone looking to work on development projects in any capacity. Venue: Cambridge University Engineering Department, Trumpington Street Host: EWB-CU Cost: £6 (students) £10 (non-students) including lunch and refreshments on both days. Send a cheque payable to "Engineers Without Borders UK" to: Seb Palmer, Selwyn College, Cambridge, CB3 9DQ For more Info and To register: http://ewb-cam.org/home/events/33-uwsccp-2010 |
| Sat 13th March | 90:0 | Shelter Course 2010 | **Deadline for Application: Wed 10th Mar ** Want to spend a day learning about shelter from experts in the field? This course aims to provide an introduction to shelter, from international planning through to project implementation and the associated practical technical skills. This course is aimed at students and professionals of all disciplines who want to learn more about the issues surrounding shelter in the wake of humanitarian crises - from initial response through to reconstruction, development and mitigation. With a mix of theory and hands-on workshops delivered by expert speakers, this course will educate and inspire. Register before 6th March. Venue: Cambridge University Engineering Department, Trumpington Street. Host: EWB_CU Cost: £6 (students) and £10 (non-students), including lunch and refreshments on both days. (Send a cheque payable to "Engineers Without Borders UK" to: Seb Palmer, Selwyn College, Cambridge, CB3 9DQ) More Info and to Register: http://ewb-cam.org/home/events/28-example-tc |
| Sun 14th March | Cambridge Green Week | What "green" can do for you and why it's not enough to switch of your lights now and then... A week of films, discussions, speakers and other events to bust the myths! The events in this will highlight the diversity of impacts we have on the environment... and how to positively focus on addressing them! official website: www.camgreenweek.com Become a Fan on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-Green-Week-2010/238264989471 | |
| Mon 15th March | 13:00 | Exploring Global Development @ Michaelhouse | Venue: Michaelhouse, Trinity Stree, Cambridge Title: Emergencies and Development Speaker: Lola Gostelow, Consultant (formerly Save the Children) Cost: Free, soup & bread for £1, half to charity More Info: www.michaelhouse.org.uk |
| Mon 15th March | 18:30 | Dirty Oil - film and panel discussion | A Picturehouse DOCS screening, introduced via satellite by Neve Campbell and followed by a satellite panel discussion. Building on the current appetite for environmental films examining issues around natural resources and pollution, DIRTY OIL takes us deep behind the scenes into the strip-mined world of Alberta, Canada. Here the vast and toxic Tar Sands deposit supplies the U.S. with the majority of its oil. Through the eyes of scientists, ‘big oil’ officials, politicians, doctors, environmentalists and aboriginal citizens directly affected by ‘the largest industrial project on the planet today’, the filmmakers journey to both sides of the border to see the irreversible toll this ‘black gold rush’, fuelled by America’s addiction to oil, is taking on our planet. Venue: Cambridge Arts Picturehouse The panel will include: Paul Monaghan, Head of Ethics and Sustainable Development, The Co-operative (chair) Leslie Iwerks, Director, DIRTY OIL (previous Academy Award winner) George Poitras, Mikisew Cree Indigenous First Nation (Chief from June 1999 to June 2002) Colin Butfield, Head of Campaigns, World Wildlife Fund-UK Cost: TBC Host: CUSU Ethical Affairs |
| Tue 16th March | 19:30 | UNIFEM Film showing: Like Water for chocolate | Film showing as part of a UNIFEM series of events, on food and gender, that have been based around the time of International Women's Day (8th March). Film: “Like Water for Chocolate” Venue: The Cafe Project, Jesus Lane, Cambridge Host: Cambridge UNIFEM For further info contact: Francesca Re Manning at F.ReManning@cgiar.org PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally on the 15th March, but the date was changed. |
| Mon 22nd March | 13:00 | Exploring Global Development @ Michaelhouse | Venue: Michaelhouse, Trinity Stree, Cambridge Title: Education and Development Speaker: Ann Cotton, Founder of Camfed Cost: Free, soup & bread for £1, half to charity More Info: www.michaelhouse.org.uk |
| Mon 22nd March | 13:00 | Exploring Global Development @ Michaelhouse | Venue: Michaelhouse, Trinity Stree, Cambridge Title: Community and Development Speaker: John Binns, Chair of St. Matthew's Children's Fund, Ethiopia Cost: Free, soup & bread for £1, half to charity More Info: www.michaelhouse.org.uk |
| Wed 21st April | 17:30 | Taming leviathan - dealing with (dis)integrated water management in England and | This event is part of 8th Annual Series in Sustainable Development Venue: Lecture Room 0, Dept of Engineering, Cambridge University Speaker: Prof. Richard Ashley Pennine Water Group, Sheffield University Host: Centre for Sustainable Development, Department of Engineering |
| Sat 24th April | Amnesty and the Union's Secret Porters' Ball | Cambridge Amnesty and the Cambridge Union proudly present *The Secret Porter's Ball*, a unique Cambridge version of Amnesty's famous fundraising comedy event, The Secret Policeman's Ball. With talent stretching from current Footlights, Ed Gamble and the Trinity Comedy Society, to ex-Footlights such as John Finnemore (writer for Peep Show) and James Lark, this is definitely a comedy night not to be missed. And the after-party is worth the price of the ticket alone, with performances from sell-out band BluePrint, to the jazz-tastic EllaFunks, to folk and blues band Ragged Army, plus DJs. Venue: Cambridge Union Cast: £15 for a standard ticket, £10 for union member £30 with VIP champagne & canape reception. More Info and Buy Ticket: http://www.cuamnesty.org.uk/secretportersball/ | |
| Mon 26th April | 17:00 | Scholars at Risk: Human Rights and Academic Freedom | Cambridge’s notable tradition of assisting refugee academics and scholars at risk is a matter of pride but must serve as a foundation for continued and expanded efforts. This seminar, hosted by the Centre of Governance and Human Rights (POLIS), in coordination with CARA and CRASSH, seeks to renew and redouble efforts within the University to support refugee academics and scholars at risk today and in the future. Venue: Room LG17, Faculty of Law, Sidgwick Site, Cambridge Convenors: Sharath Srinivasan (Director, Centre of Governance and Human Rights (CG+HR), Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), University of Cambridge) Anne Lonsdale CBE (Honorary Secretary, Council for Assisting Refugee Academics (CARA)) Andrew Webber (Director, Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH), University of Cambridge) Cost: Free Host: CRASSH (Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities) More Info: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/1260/ |
| Sat 1st May | International Development Conference | We would like to invite you to our May International Development Conference. The event is going to be held on 1st May at Cambridge University's Law Faculty. The conference is aimed to introduce participants to the exciting field of international development through a series of lectures from key-note speakers and a variety of supporting interactive workshops. The course is therefore suitable for participants from a range of disciplines and with variable experience within international development. The course is led by development practitioners and academics and covers a range of issues from human rights to career opportunities in the sector. This conference also offers participants the chance to specialise through the workshops in specific aspects of International Development, including Education, Health, Environment and Law/Conflict. So come along and meet like-minded people -wherever your interests lie, this is the event for you! Cost: £10.50 (including lunch and refreshments throughout the day) More Info and to Register: http://www.camidc.org.uk/ If you have any further questions, please do not To Contact :idc@camidc.org.uk. Tickets are | |
| Wed 5th May | 17:30 | Sustainability in action at UCSD: the campus as a living laboratory | This event is part of 8th Annual Series in Sustainable Development Venue: Lecture Room 0, Dept of Engineering, Cambridge University Speaker: Prof. Paul Linden Director, Sustainability Solutions Institute, University of California San Diego Host: Centre for Sustainable Development, Department of Engineering |
| Mon 10th May | 18:15 | The role of the diplomat in preventing renewed conflict | The speaker has previously worked in the Congo, South Africa, Indonesia and Thailand. This time he is going to speak on the role of the diplomat in preventing renewed conflict. This talk is hosted by CISA, an officially registered society in the University of Cambridge which exists to foster social and intellectual links between those who share a common interest in international affairs and to raise the profile of research into international relations in the University and beyond. Venue: Trinity Hall lecture theatre Sperker: Andy Sparkes, alumnus of Trinity Hall and currently HM Ambassador to Kosovo Host: CISA Cost: Free If join the informal buffet supper, contact: Colleges' events officer, Mary Richmond at mcr41@cam.ac.uk, |
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