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.
Fraser Grace, co-director of ICE’s Master’s in Writing for Performance, will be in conversation with non-fiction writer and creative writing tutor Midge Gillies in this free Zoom event on Thursday...
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,...
Join us on Saturday 18 November 2017 at Madingley Hall for a day of writing workshops and readings to mark the launch of the new University of Cambridge Centre for Creative Writing.
Do you read stories to your children? Do you play tennis, or go swimming with your children? Do you cook, sing, or garden with your children? Have you ever considered doing some maths with your children? This series of workshops is for parents who would like to know more about enjoying mathematics with their children.
Kenneth Armstrong, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, explores what a Brexit transitional framework might look like and whether such a framework is really necessary.
Do you read stories to your children? Do you play tennis, or go swimming with your children? Do you cook, sing, or garden with your children? Have you ever considered doing some maths with your children? This series of workshops is for parents who would like to know more about enjoying mathematics with their children.
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Have you ever wondered how novelists create convincing historical worlds? Breathe life into your writing in this session that starts with a short talk, close reading and examples from published novels. Then, after a cup of tea or coffee, you can explore you own writing with novelist and creative writing tutor, Elizabeth Speller.
Life is about choice. Choose to attend either day of this retreat independently or as a weekend, and gain a grounding in two approaches within mindfulness and meditation.
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