[VOLUNTEER] CHaOS: inspire children to enjoy science (and do some fun experiments…)

CHaOS is looking for volunteers to help out at “Crash, Bang, Squelch!” – a huge hands-on family science day on Saturday 14th March 2015 (just after the end of term, at the New Museums Site). As part of the Cambridge Science Festival we’ll be running experiments to explain the science behind everyday events to kids young and old, and we need scientists of all kinds (medics, engineers, natscis, compscis, mathmos, vets…) to help explain what’s going on.

No experience necessary, enthusiasm helps, refreshments (and even free lunch) provided.

To sign up to help on the day go to: http://www.chaosscience.org.uk/node/1663

To find out more about CHaOS go to: http://www.chaosscience.org.uk/volunteers_home

E-mail contact with any questions.

[EVENT] Building Bridges in Medical Sciences

Save the Date!

http://www.bbmscambridge.com/

6th March 2015, Robinson College, Cambridge

Building Bridges in Medical Sciences (BBMS) is hosting its seventh conference organized by graduate students of the Graduate School of Life Sciences.

The conference aims to bring together scientists from different disciplines, career stages and countries and emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches to tackling the biomedical research and global health challenges of the 21st century. This year will feature prominent speakers from various scientific disciplines, such as basic research, clinical practice, public health policy, industrial enterprise and more.

Registration is free for all attendees and includes complimentary lunch and refreshments. This year we will be joined once again by graduate students from abroad. We will also be hosting a poster competition, lunchtime workshops and networking sessions. Anyone interested in giving a short student talk, do get in touch with us with an abstract.

Registration is now open at http://www.bbmscambridge.com/registration/

[VOLUNTEER] Cambridge Development Initiative (CDI) IS NOW RECRUITING: Web designer & Media role

Web designer
Primary responsibilities will include:

• Being involved in redesigning CDI’s image
• Rebuilding an entirely new website for CDI
• Working with the External Affairs team on image and branding

Design Role
Primary responsibilities will include:

• Being involved in redesigning CDI’s image
• Designing and editing professional graphics, publications and videos
• Working with the External Affairs team on image and branding

***Please apply by 11:59PM FRIDAY 6th of FEBRUARY by sending (1) your CV and (2) two short paragraphs about why you fit the role to william.moss

[EVENT] Global Scholars Symposium

You are invited to attend the Global Scholars Symposium (GSS), held at the Cambridge Union Society from May 21-24.

GSS is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with postgraduate students across the UK and hear from incredible speakers in an inspiring atmosphere. Over three days of panels, discussions, speeches and workshops, delegates will explore complex ideas and develop practical skills to help address the issues they care about.

With this year’s theme of “Building Impact: Listen, Learn, Act”, GSS 2015 promises to be a valuable and challenging symposium.

Join us.

For more details and to apply, please visit http://www.globalscholars.co.uk/

Applications close Wednesday 18 February. See poster

[EVENT] Cartesian recruitment event: Thursday at Trinity Hall

Cartesian, is a strategy consulting firm focusing on the communications, technology and digital media industries. We have a number of opportunities within our London team coming up – both for recent/upcoming graduates and postgraduates, and summer interns. Naturally we’re very keen for applicants from the University of Cambridge and currently have these positions advertised via the Careers Service.

On Thursday 5th February, we’ll be hosting a company presentation followed by mingling over canapés, wine and other refreshments at the Lecture Theatre in Trinity Hall.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1395878794047926/

[MAY BALL] Applications to work at Trinity Hall June Event 2015

Applications to work at Trinity Hall June Event 2015 are now open. We are looking for personable, enthusiastic individuals to work during the event on the night of Wednesday the 17th of June. The June Event is renowned for its lively, informal atmosphere, as reflected by the comments of both our workers and guests. This is a great opportunity to experience one of the best events of May Week and to earn some money in the process.

We are offering five different full night positions this year, as well as a limited number of half on/half off roles.

For more information and to apply: http://www.thjuneevent.co.uk/work.html

If you have any questions about the applications process, please email Tom at personnel

[EVENT] Stokes Society presents: Professor Eugene Terentjev on “Biophysics of Molecular Motors

Wednesday 4 February, 9.00pm

Nihon Room, Pembroke College

Professor Eugene Terentjev delivers an insight into the incredible world of motors that occur in nature – incredibly small, incredibly important.

Food and Wine!

Free for members/£1 for non-members

[EVENT] CU Chinese Orchestra Society ‘Tale of Wanderer’

Want to learn more about Chinese culture and music? Tired of lectures and supervisions?

With more variety, more pieces and more splendor, CU Chinese Orchestra Society is proud to present our 2015 Annual Concert ‘Tale of Wanderer’.

Date: 1 March 2015 at 20:00

Venue: West Road Concert Hall

This year, for the first time ever, Warwick University Chinese Orchestra will be gracing our concert stage! Don’t miss out the chance to watch our biggest performance of the year, so get your tickets now at https://cucos.soc.srcf.net/wordpress/?p=319

Records of our previous annual concerts are available at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvChHfsWniLPSKhZhRaO2Q, enjoy watching it!

[RESEARCH VOLUNTEER] Early Experiences and Sexual Orientation – Participants Needed!

Are you over the age of eighteen and fluent in English? If so, then we invite you to take part in an anonymous 20-minute online survey about early experiences and sexual orientation. You will be asked about your sexual attractions and experiences as well as background information such as the type of school you attended and the genders of your close friends. You will never be asked to give your name or anything else that identifies you, so please feel free to answer as honestly as possible. Should you agree to take part, you will be entered into a random draw with the potential to win £10.00, £20.00, or £50.00 cash prizes to thank you for your contribution.

To find out more about what the study involves and decide if you would like to take part please follow this link:

http://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com//SE/?SID=SV_20ncUi1X5xByD7n

[EVENT] The Cambridge Humanities Review: Issue 8 Launch Party

Fitzwilliam Museum

Sunday 8th February 3pm

Join us at the Fitzwilliam Museum for a launch party to celebrate the publication of Issue 8 of the Cambridge Humanities Review, a magazine featuring reviews and essays on topics as diverse as Cold War nuclear weapons, Herodotus and Celine Dion. Our guest speaker will be Mr Tim Knox, director of the Fitzwilliam. Entry is free to subscribers and £4 for others. We offer a three issue subscription of the magazine and a historical poster map of Cambridge to all Cambridge students and staff for only £5. If you wish to attend, buy a subscription, or write for us visit our website:http://www.cambridgereview.weebly.com To reserve a place at this event please e-mail camhumanities

[EVENT] Kettle’s yard events

Exhibition

• Beauty and Revolution: The Poetry and Art of Ian Hamilton FinlayUntil Sunday 1 March 2015″the show conveys Ian Hamilton Finlay’s practice with a sense of infectious joy” Hunger Magazine, February 2015.

  Ian Hamilton Finlay’s works range from the witty and whimsical to the dark and thought-provoking. Recurring themes include classical writers, maritime subjects, the French Revolution and war. Join us for free lunchtime talks exploring the exhibition on 5 February & 26 February

  FREE

Evening Events

• Kettle’s Yard House Artist: Henry Moore and open-air sculpture7pm, Tuesday 17 FebruaryDr Jennifer Powell, Senior Curator at Kettle’s Yard and curator of the

  Henry Moore display at Tate Britain will discuss Moore’s 1960s open air sculptures.

  £6 or FREE for students

• Circuit GatheringsTuesday 24 February, 7-8pmJoin us for a lively talk and discussion with Catherine Flood, co-curator of Disobedient Objects at the V&A. Catherine will discuss the practicalities of curating an exhibition of this scale and some of the challenges involved in bringing activist objects into a major museum. Learn about how she worked with activist groups, designed the exhibition space and found innovative ways to bring the objects alive for the public.

  FREE

• The Practice Sessions6 – 8pm, Friday 27 FebruaryEnjoy a glass of wine and see the Ian Hamilton Finlay exhibition, followed by a screening of More Love than Money, a short film by Jared Schiller. The film explores the Kettle’s Yard inspired home of collector Ronnie Duncan, whose collection includes many works by Ian Hamilton Finlay.

  £5, includes a free drink.

Concerts

• Jonathan Plowright, piano5 February 2015, 8pm, doors 7.30pm£16 or £6 students

  Bach/ Busoni, Brahms, Liszt & Schumann

  To book click here, call 01223 748100 or tickets also available on the door

• Kafka Fragments Aisha Orazbayeva, violin & Lore Lixenberg, mezzo-sopranoThursday 19 February, 8pm, doors 7.30pm“profoundly radical and inventive”
(The Sound Projector). The duo of internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Lore Lixenberg and upcoming violinist Aisha Orazbayeva perform Gyorgy Kurtag’s masterpiece Kafka Fragments – 40 tiny pieces based on writings by Franz Kafka.

  To book click here, call 01223 748100 or tickets also available on the door

• Heath String Quartet26 February, 8pm, doors 7.30pm£16 (£6).

  Haydn, Tippett, Dvořák

  To book click here, call 01223 748100 or tickets also available on the door

[EVENT] EBI-Sanger-Cambridge PhD Symposium (eSCAMPS)

FREE registration submission is still OPEN for all Cambridge PhD students (subject to capacity limits). The deadline for abstract submission is now closed, but you can attend without presenting. So do register and come along on the day! There is only 17 days left

The EBI-Sanger-Cambridge PhD Symposium (eSCAMPS) is an annual one-day event for postgraduate students at the University of Cambridge and affiliated institutes. We aim to cover a broad range of topics in biomedical research, including biotechnology and informatics. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 18th February 2015 at Magdalene College, Cambridge.

This year, we have invited five fantastic keynote speakers:

• Prof Dame Nancy Rothwell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester
• Prof David Colquhoun, Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology at University College London
• Prof Tony Kouzarides, Deputy Director of the Gurdon Institute
• Prof Simon Tavaré, Director of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
• Dr Helen Lee, Director of Research in the Department of Haematology, University of Cambridge

Further information on speakers. You can also check out the programme for the day.

Please get in touch with the organisers if you have any queries.

We look forward to seeing you there!

eSCAMPS 2014/2015 Organising Committee