skip to content

Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)

 
Read more at: Earth Day: hear from Cambridge philosopher about why it matters

Earth Day: hear from Cambridge philosopher about why it matters

22 April 2024

Today, 22 April, is Earth Day, a national day to celebrate the planet and raise awareness of its need to be protected. Earth Day was born in the 1970’s, marking the start of the modern environmental movement. We spoke to the Associate Teaching Professor for Philosophy and Interdisciplinary studies, Alexander Carter about...


Read more at: Study in person on our undergraduate Certificate in The Making of the English Landscape: Landscape History and Archaeology

Study in person on our undergraduate Certificate in The Making of the English Landscape: Landscape History and Archaeology

5 April 2024

Are you keen to experience studying in Cambridge? Our undergraduate Certificate in The Making of the English Landscape: Landscape History and Archaeology enables you to do just that at Madingley Hall. Face to face teaching will take place over 6 weekends during the 2024/25 academic year. Professor Stephen Upex, one of the...


Read more at: Supporting prospective students: enrolments made easier

Supporting prospective students: enrolments made easier

15 March 2024

In 2023, ICE boosted its support for prospective students and applicants by expanding its enrolment team making the enrolments process clearer and quicker for our learners. A welcoming one-stop shop for all applicants For 150 years, ICE’s mission has been to widen participation, and the enduring belief that everyone should...


Read more at: Accessing knowledge economy careers: new collaboration to support adults access in-demand skills

Accessing knowledge economy careers: new collaboration to support adults access in-demand skills

12 March 2024

New Career Accelerators co-designed by ICE, education company FourthRev and industry partners, will help adults meet the skills shortage for in-demand high-tech roles. New Career Accelerators co-designed by ICE, education company FourthRev and industry partners, will help adults meet the skills shortage for in-demand high-...


Read more at: All the talents: Sara Collins supports bursary to promote inclusion

All the talents: Sara Collins supports bursary to promote inclusion

12 March 2024

ICE is thrilled to announce that one of its most famous alumnae – award-winning author Sara Collins – is funding a creative writing bursary to encourage aspiring Black British Caribbean writers to pursue their passion. Sara completed her Master of Studies in Creative Writing at ICE in 2016, graduating with distinction...


Read more at: 2023 award ceremonies: celebrating success

2023 award ceremonies: celebrating success

12 March 2024

On the final weekend of September in 2023, we were delighted to confer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate awards to over 400 learners during three joyful ceremonies. The events were all inspiring occasions, hosted at Madingley Hall with many friends and family in attendance. For these student awardees, the day of...


Read more at: The first open university: reflecting on 150th anniversary

The first open university: reflecting on 150th anniversary

12 March 2024

This year has seen ICE host a range of activities to mark its 150th anniversary. As 2023 draws to a close, we look back at some of the year’s highlights. ICE’s 150th anniversary has been an opportunity to recognise the Institute’s pioneering formation, brought about by the vision of campaigners Anne Clough and Josephine...


Read more at: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024: overcoming imposter syndrome as women in education

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024: overcoming imposter syndrome as women in education

21 February 2024

At the Institute of Continuing Education, women are empowered at whatever stage they might be at in their learning journey. We spoke to Dr Detina Zalli , Assistant Teaching Professor at ICE for the Certificate of Higher Education in Pre-Medical Studies, about her journey as a woman in STEM, on how to tackle imposter...


Read more at: “Outstanding results for an outstanding institution”

“Outstanding results for an outstanding institution”

21 February 2024

The University of Cambridge has achieved overall gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) is a national scheme run by the Office for Students (OfS) that aims to encourage universities and colleges (providers) to improve and deliver excellent teaching, learning and...


Read more at: New undergraduate course in Ecology and Conservation

New undergraduate course in Ecology and Conservation

13 February 2024

This 60-credit undergraduate Certificate is aimed at people wanting to increase their employability to gain jobs in the environment sector. Max Bodmer, the Course Director, emphasises how the focus is going to be on the practical side of things mixed with theory. The first unit provides the theoretical underpinning needed...


Contact Us

Do you have any questions? Contact us here »

Whilst you're there, make sure that you sign up to receive emails from ICE to be kept up-to-date with courses, events and other activities here at the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education.

You can unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy notice for more information on how we take care of your data.

Inside ICE

Read our latest issue of Inside ICE here.

Do you want to receive ICE updates in the post?

Prospectus Request















Please select 'Yes' if you would like to receive occasional emails from the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education about upcoming courses, events and other activities here at the Institute. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy notice for more information on how we take care of your data: www.ice.cam.ac.uk/info/privacy-policy.