IN PERSON EVENT | 28 Sep 17.30-18.30
George Howard Darwin and the ‘Public’ Understanding of Nature
This lecture examines George Howard Darwin’s development of the field of geophysics and approaches to disseminating complex theories to public audiences across the globe.
IN PERSON EVENT | 29 Sep 17:30-18.30
The Platypus, Cambridge, and the Animals Darwin Thought Were Strange
Jack Ashby from the Museum of Zoology tells us about Charles Darwin and his encounters with the 'weird' mammals of Australia.
FAMILY FUN | 4 Oct 10:30-12:00
Darwin’s Big Adventure: Home Education session
Join Cambridge University Library for this hands-on educational session for educated otherwise families.
FAMILY FUN | 5 Oct 13:30-15:00
Darwin’s Big Adventure: Home Education session
Join Cambridge University Library for this hands-on educational session for educated otherwise families.
FAMILY FUN | 11 Oct 10:30-12:00
Darwin’s Experiments: Home Education Session
Join Cambridge University Library for this hands-on educational session for educated otherwise families.
IN PERSON EVENT | 11 Oct 18:00-19:00
The Life of Darwin's Letters (CUP Shop)
An informal talk at the CUP Shop on the importance of Charles Darwin’s letters to his work, with many illustrations from the Darwin collections in Cambridge.
BOOK CLUB | 12 Oct 19:00-20:00
The Really Popular Book Club: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Join our book club to discuss Ishiguro's provocative and unsettling novel, Never Let Me Go.
FAMILY FUN | 12 Oct 13:30-15:00
Darwin’s Experiments: Home Education Session
Join Cambridge University Library for this hands-on educational session for educated otherwise families.
IN PERSON EVENT | 13 Oct 17:30-18.30
The Return of the Notebooks
University Librarian, Dr Jessica Gardner, reflects on the disappearance of the Charles Darwin notebooks, and their unexpected but welcome return to the library.
IN PERSON EVENT | 15 Oct 10:00-11:00
British Sign Language Tour of Darwin in Conversation
Join our guide for a British Sign Language tour of Cambridge University Libraries' latest exhibition.
FAMILY FUN | 26 Oct 12:00-16:00
Darwin's Barnacles (Museum of Zoology)
Explore the amazing world of barnacles at the Museum of Zoology with hands-on activities and makes.
IN PERSON EVENT | 29 Oct 10:00-10:45
Exhibition Guided Tour
Join us in the Milstein Exhibition Centre for a guided tour of our current exhibition.
IN PERSON EVENT | 11 Nov 10:00-10:45
Exhibition Guided Tour
Join us in the Milstein Exhibition Centre for a guided tour of our current exhibition.
IN PERSON EVENT | 16 Nov 17:30-18:30
Charles Darwin: Life, Work and Family with Ruth Padel
Poet Ruth Padel delivers a talk and readings based on her book, 'Darwin, A Life in Poems'.
IN PERSON EVENT | 26 Nov 10:00-10:45
Exhibition Guided Tour
Join us in the Milstein Exhibition Centre for a guided tour of our current exhibition.