Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
Come along to one of our many public lectures and Topical Talks throughout the year. These talks are given by leading experts from the University of Cambridge and beyond, and are an important part of our commitment to public engagement. Learn more about a new subject and join the discussion.
Creative writing tutor Derek Niemann will be in conversation with fellow nature writer Nic Wilson about her debut book, Land Beneath the Waves: Nature, Place and Chronic Illness in this free Zoom...
Dr Joe Reed will be in conversation with fellow ICE creative writing tutor Dr Alycia Pirmohamed about his new novel, Terrestrial History in this free Zoom event on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 7pm,...
Dr Yvonne Battle-Felton will be in conversation with Dr Midge Gillies about her new book, Atlantic Furies in this free Zoom event on Thursday 23 October, 7-8pm, GMT.
Midge will talk about...
Creative writing tutor Dr Lucy Durneen will be in conversation with Julian Hoffman in this free Zoom event on Tuesday, 16 December, 7-8pm, GMT.
Julian was born in the northeast of England...
Fraser Grace, co-director of ICE’s Master’s in Writing for Performance, was in conversation with non-fiction writer and creative writing tutor Midge Gillies in this free Zoom event on Thursday, 8...
Clare Bayley, co-director of ICE’s Master’s in Writing for Performance, was in conversation with Timberlake Wertenbaker, one of the UK’s leading playwrights in this free Zoom event on Thursday, 24...
The cost-of-living crisis has heightened awareness of class inequality. This session explores the meaning, measurement and experience of inequality in Britain. What should and can be done to...
This two-hour workshop introduces LEGO Serious Play as a creative coaching tool for self-discovery and career exploration. Participants will learn how this method supports self-reflection, goal-...
This hour-long session will roam from Shakespeare to contemporary poetry by Joy Harjo and others, beginning with a short talk followed by open discussion and analysis of poems dedicated to people...
Discover how your health data, combined with AI and data science, is transforming healthcare. Learn how innovative technologies analyze data to predict diseases, personalize treatments, and...
Explore the transformative role of Generation AI in reshaping educational paradigms, highlighting new methodologies, personalized learning enhancements, and the profound impact on traditional...
This free-to-attend, one-hour session with renowned author Tananarive Due includes readings, an engaging interview about Tananarive's published works and writing life, followed by an audience Q...
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