University and College Events
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
by Stef Porter
A hilarious new musical comedy
Lent Term, Week 6: Tuesday 23rd - Saturday 27th February
Auditions:
ADC Bar: Monday 30th November, 1500-1800
ADC, Larkum Studio: Tuesday 1st December, 1400-1800
We are looking for singers, actors and dancers for all sorts of roles. If you are auditioning for a singing role, please bring something to sing.
Accompaniment can be provided on request in the audition.
"She'll even buy a ticket and pack her things to leave.
Though we all know the story we pretend that we believe."
Rachel dreams of fame and recognition. Zander dreams of wealth and women. Bonnie dreams of having a dream. To what lengths would you go to be successful? 'The Final Countdown' is a thoroughly modern musical following
someone like you or me, like the person downstairs or like the person in Starbucks. Ambition is at the very root of our next day's planning, yet Rachel, Zander and Bonnie do not know what their hopes and dreams will lead.
This piece of punchy and hilarious new writing - at times fantastical, at times close to the bone - tracks three students in their final year at university as they plan, prioritise and panic. Is Zander's CV his saving grace? Is Rachel cut out to appear on television every day? Are Bonnie's trivial goals her downfall? Don't laugh too hard, just in case you're laughing at yourself!
Please contact shp28 if you can't make the audition slots or have any questions.
Posted Thu Nov 26 12:25:35 2009 by yc288
[SciSoc] Science in an Age of Endarkenment
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Prof David Colquhoun FRS
Science in an Age of Endarkenment
A SciSoc Talk
Tuesday, 1st Dec, at 8pm (entry 7:30pm)
followed by a wine reception
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We like to consider ourselves in an age of enlightenment where scientific curiosity is freed from dogmatism, fraud, and petty politics. But is this anywhere near the truth? Prof David Colquhoun FRS, author of the popular weblog "Improbable Science", comes to shed some light on the darker sides of present-day science.
Acupuncture and degrees in Chinese Herbal medicine or management speak are just a few on Professor Colquhoun's long list of problems with how science is being sidelined in the media and everyday life. From your newspaper to the NHS itself—how we can rid the world of bad science?
VENUE: Pharmacology Lecture Theatre, Tennis Court Road
ENTRY: 2£ (free for SciSoc members)
http://www.scisoc.com
Posted Thu Nov 26 12:25:12 2009 by yc288
Caius Film
Tuesday 1st December in the Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College, 8:00PM
£3 Entry
The Snowman
Based on Raymond Briggs' enchanting picture book, "The Snowman" tells the story of a young boy, his snowman, and the fantastic evening they spend together when the snowman comes to life.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Musical-comedy adaptation of Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" featuring the Muppets. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing ways after being visited on Christmas Eve by four Ghosts.
See more at www.caiusfilmsoc.co.uk
Posted Thu Nov 26 12:24:47 2009 by yc288
The Cambridge Zero Carbon Society
The Cambridge Zero Carbon Society in collaboration with Common Future
invites you to
A Global Video-Conference on the Copenhagen Treaty
with Berlin, Beijing, Brittany, München, Göttingen, London Manila, Nairobi and Maastricht.
Saturday 28 November from 11:30am- 16:00
Queens' College, Cambridge
Free
11:30-12:15 Brunch at Queens' College buttery
12:15-15:00 Global video conference held in Erasmus Room, Queens' College
http://tinyurl.com/QueensMap
15:00-16:00 Photo opportunity in front of King's College.
All presentations will relate to papers which will be published at
Copenhagen in a journal: http://common-future.org/wiki/Journal_Common_Future
Full details of the event are available here:
http://tinyurl.com/CambridgeToWorld
We look forward to seeing you on the 28th for what promises to be a unique global collaboration.
info@zerocarbonnow.org
Posted Thu Nov 26 12:24:23 2009 by yc288
The CU Medical Society Ball 2010
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The CU Medical Society Ball 2010
Saturday the 30th of January, 2010
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Cambridge Guildhall, Market Square
Dress Code: Black Tie (Ladies - Black & White Recommended)
The night will include a champagne reception, professional photography from La Fayette, a sumptous 3 course meal, complementary fine wines, after dinner entertainment, a well stocked cocktail bar and the best local DJs.
Tickets are priced at £33 for MedSoc members, £38 for others
ALL PRICES WILL INCREASE BY £5 AT THE BEGINNING OF LENT TERM - so be sure
to send in cheques early!
Please send cheques payable to 'Cambridge University Medical Society' to
Dinesh Aggarwal at Churchill College.
On the back of the cheque, please include:
- Your name, and any guests you are bringing
- Cambridge email (or other email for guests outside of the university)
- Cambridge College (if applicable)
- Whether guests are members of MedSoc or not
- Any dietary requirements you or your guests have
For further information please email Richard Veerapen Pierce,
ents@medsoc.org.uk.
Find the ball on facebook:
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Posted Thu Nov 26 12:23:47 2009 by yc288
Churchill Jazz Band at the Wolfson Hall
Churchill College's Wolfson Hall
Sunday 29th November, 8pm
Tickets £4 / £2 students
Join us on Sunday 29th November for an unforgettable evening of Jazz in the Wolfson Hall. Churchill Jazz Band will be playing screaming swing, sexy salsa and filthy funk, with smooth ballads à la Michael Bublé and soulful standards thrown in for good measure.
We’re delighted to introduce not one, but two new singers: James Duboff and Emma La-Fleur who are guaranteed to bring the house down!
Tickets are priced £4 / £2 students, available to book in advance from chujazzband@cusu.cam.ac.uk or on the door. Put this date in your diary NOW and don’t miss out on one of the most exciting jazz tickets in Cambridge!
A map can be found here: http://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/images/college/maps/MapColour-large.jpg - number 4 in the key.
Find us online at http://www.churchilljazzband.com
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165637502920&ref=ts
Posted Thu Nov 26 12:06:06 2009 by yc288
Amnesty events for SVAW
Clubnight
Tuesday 24th November, 9pm at La Raza
We will be joining forces with CUSU and GU’s ‘Lifted’ clubnight at La Raza featuring Synthetic Souls.
We will be gathering your signatures at the door for a group of WOMEN’S RIGHTS DEFENDERS in NICARAGUA. They are facing legal proceedings for their involvement in the case of a nine-year-old girl who was raped and made pregnant in 2003 and obtained a legal abortion in Nicaragua.
Entry includes a donation to Amnesty International
Acoustic Night
Friday 27th November, 8pm at The Cambridge Union bar
Come along to listen to some of Cambridge’s best acoustic talent. The night will be a chilled evening with cocktail specials and an opportunity to meet the many people working on the ‘Stop Violence Against Women’ campaign in Cambridge and find out how you can get involved throughout the year.
Short poetry readings will also be dotted throughout the evening in the Bar Extension.
This event is open to everyone (including non-members of the Union). All donations will go to Womens’ Aid, our local womens’ refuge.
Amnesty Art Attack
Sunday 29th November, 4pm, St. John's college art room
Make T-shirts, banners and posters that can be worn and posted all around Cambridge to help raise awareness on the Stop Violence Against Women campaign. Bring along any materials you can and ideas for how to make this campaign hit every pedestrian on Monday 30th November - see http://www.cuamnesty.org.uk/ to find out more about whats going on.
Posted Thu Nov 26 11:58:46 2009 by yc288
Wolfson Howler
The Wolfson Howler is back in action, for what promises to be a sparkling night of comedy.
Check the e-flyer to get in the mood:
http://bit.ly/howler-flyer
Ray Peacock, one of the nittiest-grittiest funny men in the business, is headlining this edition of Cambridge's best stand up night. Hecklers beware.
Compere Ed Gamble will be on hand to steer things on a straight course. The best local comics from the Cambridge scene will be down in support.
All in the cosy setting of one of Cambridge's friendliest (and very cheapest) bars.
Things kick off at eight. We recommend prompt arrival if you want a seat.
For those who haven't been before, check the reviews of the last Howler in the Tab and in Varsity:
http://cambridgetab.co.uk/reviews/review-wolfson-howler/
http://www.varsity.co.uk/reviews/1536
Support the Howler on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wolfson-Howler/22881594132
and on myspace.com/wolfsonhowler
This is the last Howler this term and is sure to be a big one. Ray Peacock is going to strut about displaying a rather splendid comedic plumage. The cost as always is free to Wolfson members, and a fiver to guests (seeing a lot of the Howler headliners down at the Junction costs three times this!)
Finally, here's where to find us, if you need:
http://bit.ly/6GmueC
Very much hope to see you at what promises to be a riotous, ribald, even unrivalled night of comedy!
Cheers from the Howler Team
Posted Thu Nov 26 11:51:51 2009 by yc288
THE TRIPLE HELIX CAMBRIDGE
THE TRIPLE HELIX CAMBRIDGE www.camtriplehelix.com PRESENTS:
"ARE WE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE?"
23rd Nov (Mon), 7.30pm
McCrum Lecture Theatre, Bene't Street, behind The Eagle pub
FREE ENTRY
Do aliens really exist? What might they look like? And how might we react if we found them?
Human beings have long speculated on the existence of life elsewhere in the universe, but only now are we tackling the question with science. Astronomers are using increasingly sophisticated techniques to find and analyse exoplanets. Meanwhile, biologists are searching for life in our solar system. Science fiction has imagined a wide variety of alien life. We'll be asking if the aliens of literature, art and film have a basis in science and, if not, we'll find out what biologists really think aliens look like.
Join us for a lively and informative evening of scientific speculation in search of the answers to all of these questions and more. Refreshments will be available after the talk and Q&A session.
Panel:
Dr Jack Cohen (co-author of The Science of Discworld and Evolving the Alien)
Dr Lewis Dartnell (Centre for Planetary Sciences, UCL)
Dr Carolin Crawford (Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge)
Prof Mark Brake (University of Glamorgan)
Chairwoman:
Dr Monica Grady (The Open University and 2003 lecturer for The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures)
Posted Thu Nov 19 16:28:45 2009 by yc288
The Science Societies' Christmas Dinner
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The Science Societies' Christmas Dinner
A BioSoc // CUPS // SciSoc joint event
Sun 29th Nov, 7:00pm for 7:30pm
BOOKING ESSENTIAL BY TUE 17th
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The CU Biological, Physical, and Scientific Societies are collaborating to bring you their biggest social event this term! Everyone is warmly invited to join us for an evening of good fun and black-tie glamour. Our venue this year is ASK, which offers you a wide range of menu options of fine italian cuisine.
As usual, non-members are welcome - members get reduced ticket prices! Places go fast, so in order to make sure you get enough seats for you and your friends, use our online form to register as early as possible, but at the latest by Tuesday, the 17th of November.
For more information, the menu options, and the online Sign-Up sheet, check the event website:
http://tinyurl.com/SciSocSCD
Posted Thu Nov 19 16:28:10 2009 by yc288
Thursday 19th November: SCA Balloon Raffle at Life
This Thursday sca are holding a night at Life on where not only will you get to enjoy Cambridge's usual finest cheesy tunes and dancing but the £3 you pay for your ticket will enter you into our balloon raffle. At midnight, hundreds of helium balloons will be released onto the dance floor so it's then your job to find the ones containing raffle tickets...carnage.
ALL the money from tickets sold prior to the event will go straight to SCA and help to recruit in more volunteers all around Cambridge. Find out more at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208400457714&ref=ts
Posted Thu Nov 19 16:24:38 2009 by yc288
Cambridge Futures
Cambridge Futures Committee Change
A careers and personal development society is looking for new committee members for the following positions:
Secretary - in charge of taking minutes during meetings and assist other committee members in their roles
Social Secretary - in charge of organising the networking social and handover dinner, garden party
Operational manager - responsible for contacting companies to organise events and hosting the events they are in charge of.
Sponsorship Officer - in charge of obtaining sponsorship for society
Marketing Officer - in charge of marketing of Cambridge Futures events and the website
If you are interested in joining our committee then please send your CV or manifesto to mz275@cam.ac.uk saying why you would like to be on the committee and what you can bring to it. It should be approximately half a page long.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 19th November and interviews will be held on Saturday 21st November.
To find out more about what we do visit www.cambridgefutures.com
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P&G's Biggest Acquisition in its History -$54bn purchase of Gillette
Want to know more about this biggest ever acquisition of P&G?
In January 2005 P&G announced the biggest acquisition in its history (and the largest in the industry) - the $54bn purchase of Gillette. This case study covers the reasoning behind this acquisition as presented to Wall Street at the time: strategic rationale, the impact on shareholder value, the financing of the deal, integration plan, and most importantly - how this all went through.
Why should you come to this case study presentation?
This case study should give you a good understanding of how big acquisition projects are carried out and what it takes to "sell" them to the stock market. The presentation will include slides that were used to persuade the Wall Street that the deal will be successful. It puts the right emphasis on the external factors affecting the companies' decision making, and demonstrates how Economics concepts are applied to business finance. Additionally you will develop an understanding of the roles of finance in a leading global businesses.
Date: 19 November, 2009
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex
Please sing up on the website
www.cambridgefutures.com
Posted Thu Nov 19 15:58:04 2009 by yc288
Marlowe Society
The Marlowe Society is looking for a WEBSITE MANAGER for their 2009-10 committee. This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with the society which “inspired the foundation of the Royal Shakespeare Company” (The Telegraph). Applicants should have a good practical knowledge/experience of the setting up and maintaining of websites. An interest in theatre is a bonus! The successful applicant will have responsibility for upkeep of the Marlowe website, and occasionally attend the weekly meetings to provide updates.
Those interested should email the President at ksp26@cam.ac.uk with a brief CV and outline of reasons for applying.
The Marlowe is one of Cambridge's oldest student drama societies, and is dedicated to high-quality performances of Elizabethan, verse, and non-realist plays including classics and plays rarely seen on the professional stage, as well as to new writing. Its alumni include Michael Redgrave, Trevor Nunn, Peter Hall, Ian McKellen, John Barton, Derek Jacobi,Stephen Frears, Eleanor Bron, Griff Rhys Jones, Simon Russell Beale, Tilda Swinton, Sam Mendes, Rachel Weisz, Sacha Baron-Cohen and Rupert Goold.
Posted Thu Nov 19 15:57:28 2009 by yc288
SCA Battle of the Bands needs YOU!
The annual Student Community Action Battle of the Bands is looking for committee members. If you want to help create THE charity fundraising event of the year then please e-mail Henry (hjw43) for more information. Positions in publicity, logistics, ticketing and technical administration are available.
Posted Thu Nov 19 15:56:45 2009 by yc288
BlueSci, the Cambridge University science magazine
“Do you have a striking scientific image that would look great on the cover of BlueSci, the Cambridge University science magazine? If so, email it to editor@bluesci.co.uk by Friday 6th November. Members will vote on all pictures that are submitted and the winning image will appear on the cover of the next issue. The story behind the picture will also feature in the magazine. It's a great way for your work to be seen throughout the university! Low resolution versions of pictures may be emailed initially, but a high resolution version must be available (300dpi at A4 size).”
Posted Tue Nov 10 14:18:01 2009 by yc288
Caius Film
Saturday 14th November in the Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College
Goodbye Lenin - 8PM - £3 entry
When Alex is arrested during a protest march, his mother, a fervent supporter of the East German government, has a heart attack and falls into a coma. During the eight months she is comatose, the Berlin wall falls and Germany is reunified. Warned that a shock could bring on another, fatal, heart attack, Alex attempts to recreate life behind the Iron Curtain for her.
Commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall with this intelligent and touching comedy.
Find out more at www.caiusfilmsoc.co.uk
Posted Tue Nov 10 14:08:57 2009 by yc288
Take the Leap
Take the Leap aims to give school children skills that will help them inform their lives. The workshop works with community schools where few students attend higher education. This is not a big commitment, and will only take up a day or two of your time. It is a great way to give something to your local community whilst at Cambridge. Not only that, but being involved in a project like this will appeal to employers, particularly the training workshop we provide. This is an excellent experience to work with children, especially for those aiming to follow a career in teaching.
If you want to get involved, or for more information, contact Rav (rsa31@cam.ac.uk).
Posted Mon Nov 9 02:26:14 2009 by yc288
Wolfson Howler
The always spectacular Howler is back in action this Monday at eight pm, featuring Joanna Neary (Skins,Mitchell and Webb).
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For those who haven't been: the Howler is one of the best comedy nights in Cambridge, and can't be beaten for value. One of the big boys (or gals) off the comedy circuit headline. These guys cost three times as much to see at the Junction!
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The hugely funny Joanna Neary, whose tv credits include That Mitchell and Webb Look and Skins, is leading the way, backed by some future household names from the Cambridge comedy circuit.
Every Howler in recent memory has been standing room only, so get down early if you want a seat!
Five pounds non-Wolfson, free for Wolfson members!
The weird, glorious, very funny stuff you'll be getting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yivbDZfsf7k
Where to find us:
http://bit.ly/45Er9x
Would love to see you there!
Wolfson Howler Team.
Posted Mon Nov 9 02:25:05 2009 by yc288
CUSU Mental Health, Arjuna Clinic and Transition Wellbeing
Week 5 Chill-out
Wednesday 11th November, 19:30, in the Chetwynd Room
Just in time for Week 5, CUSU Mental Health, Arjuna Clinic and Transition Wellbeing bring you an evening of relaxation.
Come along to chill out with free food and music; have a free massage; and learn some useful skills for relaxation
and stress busting.
Access: Step-free access; email mentalhealth@cusu.cam.ac.uk if you have any other access requirements, so we can make sure they're catered for.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=169981453556&ref=mf
Posted Sun Nov 8 14:11:11 2009 by yc288
SCA Carol singing
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Musicians, choirs and performers needed
Could you or any of your friends spare half an hour or 1 hour on Saturday the 21st November for charity?
SCA are hosting a busking/carol singing fund-raising bonanza in the Lion Yard and would like some of the many talented performers out there to fill our slots throughout the day.
If you are interested or have any questions, please e-mail Helen on hlc50 _____________________________________________________________________________
Posted Sun Nov 8 14:09:49 2009 by yc288
Scientific Publishing with Bibiana Campos Seijo
TTH Presents:
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An Introduction to Scientific Publishing with Bibiana Campos Seijo (Editor of Chemistry World)
Wednesday 11th November, 7.30-9pm
The McCrum Seminar Room, Bene't Street, Cambridge
(look for signs!)
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Bibiana Campos Seijo will discuss the world of science magazine and journal publishing, the opportunities that are available, and most importantly - what makes a good publication? We would especially encourage anyone interested in page layout and design, photography and illustration, or copy editing to come along. Of course, we also welcome anyone with a general interest or who is looking at alternative careers involving science!
There will be plenty of time for questions and it should be a really interactive and fun talk.
Space is limited, so please let Jenny on president [at] camtriplehelix.com know if you're planning to come along! (feel free to turn up on the night also, but we can't guarantee a seat)
Posted Sun Nov 8 14:08:46 2009 by yc288
Various Items
Week 5 Relaxation
Wednesday 11th November, 19:30, in the Chetwynd Room, King's College
Just in time for Week 5, CUSU Mental Health and Transition Wellbeing bring you an evening of relaxation. Come along to chill out with free food and music, and learn some useful skills for keeping mentally healthy and dealing with stress. Wheelchair-accessible.
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Shared Planet 2009: See the problems. Share the solutions.
20th-22nd November, Manchester and Manchester Met Universities
The largest student conference on world poverty, human rights and the environment is coming up in Manchester. With a group booking, tickets will cost £19 for the whole weekend; accomodation will be £3 a night; and train tickets shouldn't be more than £30 with a young persons railcard if we book soon! That makes the total cost £55, which is pricey, but the weekend's well worth it, full of inspiring speakers, practical and informative workshops, debates, films, stalls and fun. We'll be leaving Cambridge early on Friday afternoon and coming back around 10pm on Sunday. UMS/leave a cheque in Beccy Talmy's pigeon hole, Queens' College, for £25, by Wednesday 11th November, to reserve your place. If you have any questions, email beccy.talmy@googlemail.com. We can sort out train tickets once we've got the group together.
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The Left Tea Party has moved!
Tuesday 10th November, 18:00-19:30 in the Chetwynd Room, King's College
Now with level access (apologies to anyone who was previously excluded: as soon as we realised, we made adjustments!), LTP is a relaxed and open forum for Cambridge lefties to meet up and chat about current events with a keen but laid-back political agenda. Tea figures large.
There is no Left Tea Party ‘type’. whether you're a fan of Tony Benn or Toni Negri, Leon Trotsky or Léon Blum; whether you're more at home in the Green Party or the IWW; whether you want to see the overthrow of capitalism or you support Fair Trade, come along, drink tea, meet new and old faces of the left in Cambridge and get involved!
Posted Fri Nov 6 13:46:39 2009 by yc288
Cambridge Volunteers in Nepal
Do you enjoy teaching? Would you enjoy immersing yourself in a different culture? Would you enjoy trekking in the Himalayas? If so then we want you!
Cambridge Volunteers in Nepal is a student-run organisation that sends a small number of volunteers to teach in Nepal for six weeks in the summer vacation. CVN will arrange your teaching placement in one of three schools that we are in contact with. Aside from teaching you will have plenty of time to explore the old streets of Kathmandu, or go on elephant safari in Chitwan and if you have enough energy, you can go trekking in the highest mountains in the world. We promise you will not regret applying!
The application deadline for this summer is Wednesday 11th November. To apply and for more information please go to www.cvn.org.uk
Posted Fri Nov 6 13:45:50 2009 by yc288
INTERNATIONAL FORUM, CAMBRIDGE - "Success: Vision & Action"
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Cambridge University Education Without Borders (CUEWB) will hold an
exciting one-day forum on Saturday, 7 November 2009, by kind invitation
of Prof. Michael Thorne, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University.
This is the 3rd CUEWB international forum in the "Success: Vision &
Action" series. The forum will be a great opportunity for members of the
University to benefit from the knowledge and experience of the five
renowned speakers.
AUDIENCE
The core audience of the Forum will consist of 250 students from ARU and
the University of Cambridge. The audience will also comprise a number of
journalists and corporate guests. If you wish to attend, please
register. Registration is quick, easy, and free.
For more information and to register, please visit
http://www.cuewb.com/node/1336
SPEAKERS
1. Prof. Alan Barrell
Speaking on A World Without Borders
2. Dr. Tai-Ping Fan Speaking on Unlocking the Molecular Secrets of Chinese
Medicine - a Platform for Drug Discovery
3. Prof. Charles Hampden-Turner
Speaking on Visions and Strategy - Strategy into Action
4. Prof. Charles Lumbers
Speaking on Show Me the Money
5. Ms. Candace Johnson
Speaking on Entrepreneurs Change the World
Posted Thu Nov 5 07:45:43 2009 by yc288
Cambridge Futures - "How to crack a case" with Oliver Wyman
Led by consultants from Oliver Wyman, you will work through an interactive case study, with tips on how to approach different
sections and feedback on common pitfalls, followed by an opportunity to ask questions over a light buffet.
Is there potential for a new mobile phone operator in India?
How much will the UK music download market be worth in 2012? How should a European retail bank realign its growth strategy in the wake of the financial crisis?
The case study interview is a key element in the recruitment process of consulting firms.
This session will introduce you to the different types of problem that you might encounter and the skills they are trying to test.
Time: 3rd Nov 7:00-9:00
Location: Sidney Sussex, Mong Hall
www.cambridgefutures.com
Posted Mon Nov 2 12:33:51 2009 by yc288
CAMBRIDGE STANDS UP
CAMBRIDGE STANDS UP (the comedy night formerly known as Secret Porters Ball)
Monday 2nd Nov (this monday), Tit Hall ,8:30-10:15
Cambridge Amnesty have teamed up with CUSU- mental health for a night of comedy that will raise money and awareness. The line includes some of the best talent from the University and beyond. Go to - http://www.cuamnesty.org.uk/cambridge-stands-up-tickets/ to book. But dont worry you can still turn up on the door without booking.
Orlando de Lange
Secretary, CUAI
Posted Sun Nov 1 18:10:17 2009 by yc288
Caius MCR Halloween Bop
As you may have heard the first Caius MCR Bop of the year is upon us......
Next Saturday will see spirits and ghouls descend upon the Harvey Court JCR
with the coming of the Caius MCR Hallowe'en Bop!
Dust off your glad rags and don the most elaborate Hallowe'en costume to
win a best dressed prize!
- Tickets are £5 in advance OR £7 on the door -
- drinks will be free all night - accompanied by the dulcet tones of DJ Tim! -
To get a ticket in advance simply put £5 into an envelope with your email
address and name CLEARLY labelled on it and bring your envelope to the
Trinity Street Porters Lodge where there is a box to put it in (marked ingeniously Caius
MCR Hallowe'en Bop)! (it took 6 Ph.D students to think of that one....)
The box will be in the porter lodge until Saturday 31st at 12noon / or
until we sell out.
To avoid disappointment I would recommend buying early! If the last Bop is
anything to go by, we completely sold out!
Happy trick-or-treating!
Posted Thu Oct 29 00:50:47 2009 by yc288
Jazz@John's
Friday 30th Oct 2009, 9pm-midnight
Fisher Building, St John's College (Directions on our website)
www.jazzatjohns.co.uk
Acts:
- Mark Perry Quintet
- Sarah Tandy Trio
Tickets will be £4 on the door as usual and the Jazz@John's bar will
be on hand with cheap drinks.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=316815960346 (join our
fan page while you're there!)
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Mark Perry Quintet
Mark Perry – Trumpet
Josh Ison – Tenor Sax
Tom Farmer – Bass
Sam Leake – Piano
James Maddren – Drums
Mark Perry is a 22 year old London based Trumpet player and has just
finished his studies at Trinity College of Music. Since studying at
Trinity Mark has won the Gladys Puttick Competition for free
improvisation and has toured with various bands to New York, Spain,
Japan, and more recently has played in Vienna jazz festival and Brecon
jazz festival where he recorded 3 tracks for BBC Radio Wales. Mark has
most recently won the Yamaha Classic fm jazzwise scholarship award and
will be featured in the 2009 december edition of Jazzwise magazine and a
recording of Marks composition “Meteors” recorded with the Mark Perry
Quintet will be included. Mark composes his own music for the group he
performs with his group the Mark Perry Quintet and has recently become
an in-demand trumpet player on the London jazz scene.
After graduating from Trinity College of Music Josh Ison has toured with
a variety of bands across Europe. He regularly plays in London jazz
venues with his own and with other jazz bands.
Tom Farmer is one of the best young bass players in the country, most
renowned for his work with the award winning band Empirical. He is a
graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and has played all
over the world at festivals and venues including Newport Rhode Island
Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Bimhuis (Amsterdam) and North Sea
Jazz Festival. Tom has also supported such renowned artists as John
Scofield, Joshua Redman and Kurt Rosenwinkel.
Sam Leak is a London based Jazz Pianist and a recent graduate of the
Royal Academy of Music. His performance credits include headlining the
St Pancras Hall at the Kings Place Festival 2009 with Stan Sulzmann,
performing with US Electric Bass virtuoso Janek Gwizdala, playing a duet
with John Taylor as part of Sulzmann's birthday Big Band Concert and
supporting Benny Golson at Ronnie Scotts.
James Maddren has recently graduated from Royal Academy of Music in
London studying jazz percussion. He has played with Marc Copland/Stan
Sulzmann quartet, Phil Donkin, Gwilym Simcock, Kit Downes Trio, Martin
Speake quartet, Phronesis, Jonathan Bratoeff quartet, Tangent, Andrea
Vicari quintet, Quentin Collins, Claire Martin and many other musicians
and bands across London and the U.K.
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Sarah Tandy Trio
Sarah Tandy – Piano
Tiago Coimbra – Bass
Ric Hudson – Drum
A recent stalwart of the Cambridge jazz scene, Sarah has just taken up a
place on the jazz course at the Royal Academy of Music. She returns to
Jazz at Johns with some of Cambridge’s finest musicians to play a set of
bop standards as well as some original compositions
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Posted Wed Oct 28 18:49:22 2009 by yc288
Test your memory for famous faces, and get paid for your trouble!
Test your memory for famous faces, and get paid for your trouble!
We are looking for volunteers aged 18-35 who have lived in the UK for at
least 5 years to take part in our experiment.
The experiment takes around 1 hour and 15 min. and you will be paid £7.50
in compensation. Testing involves completing some memory tasks on a
computer while having your responses measured.
Testing will take place in October-November 2009 at the University of
Cambridge Downing Street campus.
To take part or for more information, please email Zara on: zmb25@cam.ac.uk
Your help is very much appreciated!
Posted Wed Oct 28 16:00:03 2009 by yc288
Caius Film
Saturday 31st October in the Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College
Night of the Living Dead - 8PM - £3 entry
Faced with legions of corpses reanimated by the radiation from a fallen satellite, seven people barricade themselves inside a farmhouse. As the night progresses, tempers flare over the best way to last the night and the biggest threat to their survival proves not to be the horde outside.
Legendary, seminal horror from the father of the modern zombie, George A. Romero.
Once More, with Feeling - 10PM - free entry
Sunnydale is alive with the sound of music as the townsfolk reveal their most intimate secrets in elaborate musical numbers, while Buffy faces an existential crisis brought on by her recent resurrection. When the sinister nature of the performances becomes clear, the Slayer must confront both a monster-of-the-week and her return from the afterlife.
Come and sing along to the Joss Whedon (Toy Story, Serenity) penned episode that Channel 4 viewers voted the 13th greatest musical of all time.
Two spooky screenings with freaky fun and games in between. Come dressed up!
See more at www.caiusfilmsoc.co.uk
Posted Wed Oct 28 14:06:37 2009 by yc288
iCUSU
iCUSU is proud to announce the first International Formal of this academic year.
Date: 2 Nov 09 (Monday)
Venue: Pembroke
Price: £12 (4-Course Meal)
(Bring your own wine)
Dress Code: Formal
Afterparty: To Be Confirmed (We are trying to secure queue jumps and reduced entry)
This year we are trying to even out the college representation, so a limit of 6 seats per college has been set. Any additional requests for places will be subject to availability and on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Please write cheques payable to “Daniela Wambold”, with the name, college and dietary requirements on the overleaf. Cheques should be sent via UMS/ otherwise by 29 Oct 09 (Thursday). Your place is not confirmed until payment is received. Wristbands will be issued to confirm your places.
Please inform your internationals and email me with your head-count asap so that any free slots can be re-assigned.
I hope to see you there!
Best Regards,
Derrick Sim
iCUSU College Coordinator ‘09/10
International-colleges[at]cusu.cam.ac.uk
Posted Mon Oct 26 17:54:29 2009 by yc288
"Would You Prefer a Mobile Phone or a Toilet?"
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"Would You Prefer a Mobile Phone or a Toilet?"
26 October 2009 (Mon)
7.30pm
McCrum Lecture Theatre, Bene't Street, behind The Eagle pub
FREE ENTRY
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Technology has been touted as the panacea for the challenges facing developing countries. However, with limited resources, there is a need to prioritise and economise. Should we focus technological R&D on affordable basic infrastructure, or would it be more expedient to haul communities out of poverty "on the end of an ethernet cable"? This interdisciplinary event will examine case studies of technological aid in the Third World, evaluate the socioeconomic impact of these and discuss future possibilities. Refreshments will be available after the talk and Q&A session.
Panel: Dr David Grimshaw (Head of International Programme - New Technologies, Practical Action), Professor Geoff Walsham (University of Cambridge, Judge Business School), Dr Allam Ahmed (University of Sussex) and Dr Shoba Arun (Manchester Metropolitan University).
Posted Fri Oct 23 14:11:27 2009 by yc288
CUUNA: call for papers
CU United Nations Association's termly publication, the UN Student, is distributed to over 300 CUUNA members in the university.
We are now welcoming submission of papers on the theme 'Refugees and Internally displaced peoples'. This is a great chance for your writing to reach a wide and varied audience!
Articles should be around 1000 words and ideally related to the UN's work in this area. We also welcome shorter written reports (500-1000 words) on internship or work experiences in UN-related organisations.
The deadline for submission is 6 November. Please contact Adrienne Li (awyl3@cam.ac.uk) for more information.
Posted Wed Oct 21 22:55:17 2009 by yc288
Business with a Heart – SIFE Cambridge
Business with a Heart – SIFE Cambridge
Keen to change the world? Or perhaps looking for that “extra something” on your CV? Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Cambridge runs a variety of social enterprise projects in local, national and international communities. This year, we’ll be working with refugees, community colleges, fashion designers, farmers, international charities, radio stations and more across three continents.
We’re looking for motivated students from all levels who want to apply their knowledge to real-life problems and make a true difference in our community. Whatever your background, come along to our introductory presentation to find out how you can help transform lives. Thursday 22nd October, 7pm, Trinity Hall Lecture Theatre (see
Posted Mon Oct 19 14:13:39 2009 by yc288
AIESEC Cambridge
AIESEC Cambridge is pround to announce that John Purkiss, Top Head Hunter and AIESEC Cambridge Alumni, shall be doing a special launch for his new book "Brand You"
October 20th at BORDER'S in Cambridge, 7 pm.
John Prurkiss was president of AIESEC Cambridge in the 1970s and has since become one of the most successful authors on personal and professional development. In 2002, he co-founded Purkiss & Company, which is a specialised head hunting company operating in London for board appointments and senior finance roles.
Over the past seven years he has written three books on personal and professional development: "How to be Headhunted" , "All in the Mind" and his most recent "Brand You".
He shall be speaking from his book and doing a talk on the importance of being able to market yourself to employers.
Find out more about John and his new book at
Please come along.
AIESEC it self is a international platform for leadership development and international internship opportunities, if you would like to find out more email lcpcambridge@gmail.com.
Posted Mon Oct 19 14:13:15 2009 by yc288
SJC // JCR and CUSU Ethical Affairs present..
SJC // JCR and CUSU Ethical Affairs present..
'The Yes Men', followed by a Video Link Q&A session between the two 'yes men' featured in the film and our audience!
When: 19:45 - 22:30, Saturday, 24 October 2009
Where: Palmerston Room, Fisher Building, St John's College How much: £2.50 (but well worth it!)
This highly amusing, yet shocking movie highlights some cases of controversial cooperate responsibility issues, and documents two mens' attempts to ‘fix’ them. But we felt sitting back and watching the film doesn't quite bring the Yes Men out of the big screen and into our lives enough...
So we've collaborated with producers of the film and arranged a special event: following the screening of the film, Andy and Mike (the 'yes men' themselves) will be answering our questions via a Skype Conference call! We hope this will engage and inspire our students - perhaps even inspire Andy and Mike - and at just £2.50, this surely is an event you wouldn't wanna say you missed!
Join the event here:
Posted Mon Oct 19 14:12:02 2009 by yc288
Scripture and Sexuality: a Discussion Panel
Scripture and Sexuality: a Discussion Panel
What does the Bible have to say about homosexuality? Does it matter? Come to the Long Room in Murray Edwards College at 7pm on Thursday 22nd October, to hear and contribute to a discussion between representatives of Cambridge's Catholic, Quaker, Humanist and two different Anglican communities, one evangelical.
Posted Wed Oct 14 22:42:11 2009 by yc288
Various Items
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Would you know what to do in an emergency?
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Cambridge University First Aid Society will be running a FREE two hour basic first aid course open to all students:
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Basic First Aid
Wednesday 14th October, 7.30-9.30pm
Chetwynd Room, King's College
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Places are limited so to sign up email firstaid-training@srcf.ucam.org or for more details on training and volunteering with CUFAS visit our website http://www.srcf.ucam.org/firstaid/
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- Wolfson Howler - Comedy Night - Greg Davies
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See http://www.gradunion.cam.ac.uk/calendar/
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- Canoe Polo Try It Day'
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See http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cucanoe/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
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- Cambridge University Entrepreneurs (CUE)
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Cambridge University Entrepreneurs (CUE) invite you to attend this year's Grand Launch event where you can find out how to win £100 for 100 words. This is the major event that kicks off our 2009/2010 business creation competition.
When: 14 Oct 6pm for 6:30 start
Where: Wolfson Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, CB2 1EW.
Please go to www.cue.org.uk to secure your place!
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Go Sailing - CUCrC Squash - Tuesday 13th 1700 - 2100 - Bateman Room,
Caius
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Looking to go Sailing? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro the
Cambridge University Cruising Club (CUCrC) has something to offer you.
We offer Dinghy Sailing, Team Racing, Windsurfing and Yachting with full
training available to beginners. With a huge range of activities
throughout all of term along with some awesome socials and an amazing
summer yachting programme.
If you'd like to find out more come along to the CUCrC squash on the
13th October at the Bateman Room in Caius, 1700 - 2100. Alternatively
check out the websites www.cucrc.org and www.cuyc.org.uk
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Ethical & Environmental Council + Campaigns launch
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Venue: Cambridge Union Society - Kennedy Room
Date: Tuesday 13th October 2009
18:30 EEC Start
Come and hear what’s going on in your College, meet other Green Officers and take part in coordinating this years’ Ethical Affairs Campaigns. Will also be recruiting for Environmental, Ethical Consumerism and Ethical Investment committees, so bring interested friends along!
19:30 Campaigns Launch
Meet like-minded people and find out how you can get involved in the various ethical & environmental initiatives in Cambridge, anywhere from environmental consulting to activism. With reps of plenty of societies, including Amnesty, People & Planet, Cambridge Carbon Footprint, Transition Cambridge, CUECS, The Humanitarian Centre, Zero Carbon society, Engineers Without Borders, ENS, Camp for Climate Action...
| Refreshments brought to you by Arjuna Wholefoods |
Website: http://www.green.cusu.cam.ac.uk
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***Do you have Type 1 Diabetes?
***Are you interested in Type 1 Diabetes research?
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If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to both questions, then we would like you to consider taking part in a new study. The Cambridge University Department of Paediatrics is conducting a research study on the interaction between growth hormone and insulin action in people with Type 1 Diabetes. We are looking for people to participate in this study which will last for 14 weeks and involve:
**Two four-week blocks of once-daily medication
**Three separate overnight stays at Addenbrooke’s Hospital
**One visit to Addenbrooke’s Outpatient Clinic
You will be reimbursed for your time and effort.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Dr. Paivi Tossavainen
Clinical Research Fellow
pht27@medschl.cam.ac.uk
01223763405
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Posted Mon Oct 12 13:17:44 2009 by yc288
Selwyn Chapel Choir
Are you looking for a choir this year?
Selwyn Chapel Choir is currently looking for 1 alto, 2 tenors and 1 bass (or baritone).
The choir sings 3 services a week in the college’s beautiful chapel and offers free singing lessons and meals to all members.
Plans for this year include 2 CD recordings, concerts and services in King’s College Chapel, St Margaret’s Church Westminster, Tewkesbury Abbey and Westminster Abbey as well as a tour to Ontario and Québec. Repertoire ranges from the 10th to the 21st century and the choir also has an ongoing collaboration with the John Armitage Memorial Trust, which regularly premières new works.
For more information see www.sel.cam.ac.uk/chapel/ChoirOrgan/ or contact seam100@cam.ac.uk to arrange an audition.
Posted Wed Sep 23 22:36:48 2009 by yc288
Cambridge University Opera Society Main Show 2010
We are delighted to announce auditions for the Cambridge University Opera
Society Main Show 2010:
Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande, Lyric drama in 5 acts by Maurice
Maeterlinck, to be performed in the original French language. 4
fully-staged performances to be held in West Road in Feburary 2010
Conductor - Christopher Stark
Director - Madeline Claire de Berrié
Producer - Ollie Jordan
Auditions will be held in early October and candidates will be asked to
prepare two short pieces, the first of which should be a short work of
their own choice. As we will be performing Debussy's one complete opera in
the original French, we recommend that the seccond prepared song should be
in French, preferably an extract from the opera. Recomended extracts to be
learnt for audition can be found on http://www.srcf.ucam.org/pelleas/.
Those asked for recall will be set these extracts. Please contact both
Christopher Stark on cs516@cam.ac.uk, and Madeline de Berrié on
mcd42@cam.ac.uk to arrange an audition.
Roles are as follows:
Pelléas (Tenor) Golaud (Bass) Mélisande (Soprano) Arkel, king of Allemonde
(Bass) Geneviève, mother of Pelléas and Golaud (Alto) The child Yniold
(Soprano)(We are looking for a girl to play the part of young Yniold.) A
Doctor (Bass)(a minor but crucial role) A Shepherd (Bass)(minor role)
Cambridge University Opera Society www.cuos.org.uk
Posted Wed Sep 9 23:39:29 2009 by yc288
Room swapping - Devonshire road
I have been allotted Room-2 in 65B Collins court at Devonshire road for the next academic year. The room rent is 94 GBP per week, which is slightly proving expensive to me. As there are no more room available, therefore, I would be really happy if anyone wants to swap their room with me. I am looking for someone who has a lower rent band (E,F,G,H). The room is really nice and spacious and with the following details.
Room details:
Room - 2, 65B Collins court, Devonshire Road
It is a 14 sqm room on the first floor. Shared bathroom and kitchen.
If anyone is interested, then please reply me at this email address.
Thank you very much.
Regards,
Leena
e-mail address: lpm29@cam.ac.uk
Posted Wed Aug 19 14:28:54 2009 by yc288
YOGA WORKSHOP
Saturday the 25th of July in the beautiful Chetwynd room in Kings. The workshop will be running from 10am-1pm, and will consist of an energising Bikram portion along with a relaxing portion with breathing exercises and meditation incorporated.
The cost of the workshop is £9 signing up in advance or £10 on the door, but spaces are limited so to ensure your spot you will probably need to sign up ahead. To sign up in advance or for more details contact Helen on hcm37@cam.ac.uk
Posted Thu Jul 23 16:03:30 2009 by yc288
Type 1 Diabetes
***Do you have Type 1 Diabetes?
***Are you interested in Type 1 Diabetes research?
If you've answered 'yes' to both questions, then we would like you to consider taking part in a new study. The Cambridge University Department of Paediatrics is conducting a research study on the interaction between growth hormone and insulin action in people with Type 1 Diabetes. We are looking for people to participate in this study which will last for 14 weeks and involve:
**Two four-week blocks of once-daily medication
**Three separate overnight stays at Addenbrooke's Hospital
**One visit to Addenbrooke's Outpatient Clinic
You will be reimbursed for your time and effort.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Dr. Paivi Tossavainen
Clinical Research Fellow
pht27@medschl.cam.ac.uk
01223763405
Posted Thu Jun 18 01:03:10 2009 by yc288
Hugely urgent favour in order to pass MPhil for Downing member!
INCREASE AWARENESS OF STUDENT STRESS AND EMOTIONAL STATES
Please contribute to an MPhil research project by completing a
questionnaire (5-10 minutes) at the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pGATiLV9yW99YjDCGfRUhw_3d_3d
Relevant findings and suggestions for stress reduction and support
(anonymised) will be put forward to the University Counselling Service.
The deadline for questionnaire completion is Sunday 31 May. Participants
may be entered into a FREE PRIZE DRAW to WIN a choice of vouchers. Please
email Lisa Jayne Walker (ljw56) if you would like further information.
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Lisa Jayne Walker
BA Hons Cantab (Natural Sciences: Psychology & Education)
SEN Teaching Assistant
Mental Health Nursing Assistant
Personal Trainer
Studio Instructor (BodyCombat, Spinning)
Downing College (Cambridge University)
Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DQ
07858 605321
Posted Tue May 26 15:07:54 2009 by yc288
LIFTED VALENTINE SPECIAL - La Raza 16th February
**** LIFTED VALENTINE SPECIAL - La Raza, Tuesday 16th February,
9pm-1am ****
Brace yourselves for the annual Lifted Valentine Special!!! (arrive early to avoid disappointment!) Had a good valentine or a successful rag blind date and looking for the perfect place for a fun night out for a second date? Or perhaps you just want to come and join the classiest student night in town! Look no further - Lifted's Valentine Special is the perfect party that will keep you dancing all night!
This is one of our more popular nights of Lent term so a handful of tickets are available online for advanced purchase at £2 (plus booking fee, buy 2-3 tickets to minimise fee per ticket)
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/72368
Party classics/ funk and soul/ chart toppers and as many of your requests as we can handle!
Look out for suitably themed valentine cocktails at the usual great student friendly prices!
Other drinks from £2 all night long
to stay up to date with the details visit the facebook event
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=301665283889
Posted Mon Feb 15 10:52:55 2010 by eko23
LIFTED VALENTINE SPECIAL - La Raza 16th February
**** LIFTED VALENTINE SPECIAL - La Raza, Tuesday 16th February,
9pm-1am ****
Brace yourselves for the annual Lifted Valentine Special!!! (arrive early to avoid disappointment!) Had a good valentine or a successful rag blind date and looking for the perfect place for a fun night out for a second date? Or perhaps you just want to come and join the classiest student night in town! Look no further - Lifted's Valentine Special is the perfect party that will keep you dancing all night!
This is one of our more popular nights of Lent term so a handful of tickets are available online for advanced purchase at £2 (plus booking fee, buy 2-3 tickets to minimise fee per ticket)
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/72368
Party classics/ funk and soul/ chart toppers and as many of your requests as we can handle!
Look out for suitably themed valentine cocktails at the usual great student friendly prices!
Other drinks from £2 all night long
to stay up to date with the details visit the facebook event
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=301665283889
Posted Mon Feb 15 10:51:30 2010 by eko23
LIFTED VALENTINE SPECIAL - La Raza 16th February
**** LIFTED VALENTINE SPECIAL - La Raza, Tuesday 16th February,
9pm-1am ****
Brace yourselves for the annual Lifted Valentine Special!!! (arrive early to avoid disappointment!) Had a good valentine or a successful rag blind date and looking for the perfect place for a fun night out for a second date? Or perhaps you just want to come and join the classiest student night in town! Look no further - Lifted's Valentine Special is the perfect party that will keep you dancing all night!
This is one of our more popular nights of Lent term so a handful of tickets are available online for advanced purchase at £2 (plus booking fee, buy 2-3 tickets to minimise fee per ticket)
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/72368
Party classics/ funk and soul/ chart toppers and as many of your requests as we can handle!
Look out for suitably themed valentine cocktails at the usual great student friendly prices!
Other drinks from £2 all night long
Posted Mon Feb 15 10:49:13 2010 by eko23
Lifted Valentines Special - La Raza 16th Feb
**** LIFTED VALENTINE SPECIAL - La Raza, Tuesday 16th February,
9pm-1am ****
Brace yourselves for the annual Lifted Valentine Special!!! (arrive early to avoid disappointment!) Had a good valentine or a successful rag blind date and looking for the perfect place for a fun night out for a second date? Or perhaps you just want to come and join the classiest student night in town! Look no further - Lifted's Valentine Special is the perfect party that will keep you dancing all night!
This is one of our more popular nights of Lent term so a handful of tickets are available online for advanced purchase at £2 (plus booking fee, buy 2-3 tickets to minimise fee per ticket)
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/72368
Party classics/ funk and soul/ chart toppers and as many of your requests as we can handle!
Look out for suitably themed valentine cocktails at the usual great student friendly prices!
Other drinks from £2 all night long
Posted Mon Feb 15 10:48:16 2010 by eko23
Newnham MCR Mardi Gras Bop
The Newnham MCR MARDI GRAS BOP will be happening THIS Friday night (Feb. 12th) in the MCR beginning 9 pm!
Tickets will be £4 for entry and thats all you need so mark it on your calendars! Tickets must be purchased in advance and there is a box in the Newnham Porter's Lodge where you can put an envelope with your money and name.
Come prepared with a mask for Friday night! The best one wins a prize!
For questions please contact Caroline cca23@cam.ac.uk
Posted Tue Feb 9 13:44:09 2010 by eko23
Wolfson Ents
Call it what you want (because we have, on several different posters), The Rebel Bop, Rebellion Bop or Revolution Bop is THE place to go if you're not already attending that other thing at Selwyn on Friday.
Come as a rebel. Come as a revolutionary. Come as someone who changed the world by breaking the rules. (Prizes for the best costume.)
It's gonna be epic. Be prepared for a night of electronic, soul, funk and disco beats on the last Friday night of term.
We have a very large room with a great soundsystem, one of the cheapest bars in Cambridge, and the parties always carry themselves off with joyous abandon. On Friday, we're open until 2am. Free to Wolfson, £2 to others.
More info: maw66@cam.ac.uk
See you there!
The Wolfson Ents Team
Posted Tue Dec 1 14:04:46 2009 by yc288
Churchill College MCR Presents...
THE ROARING '20s
Dance your way back to the Jazz Age at the famous Churchill MCR Guest Night coming this 5th December. Dive into a world of bobbed hair, flapper girls and the Charleston with our late night disco, or sing the night away Cabaret style at the karaoke.
But beware; college alcohol restrictions have spawned a criminal underworld of illegal alcohol and gambling. Mingle with the mobsters in the Speakeasy where you will find an abundance of bootlegged booze, or try your hand in Capone's Casino, but be careful not to lose, the stakes are high...
Tickets are £15 pounds each, and include dinner (at 19.30), pre-dinner cocktails and all entertainment. Cheap drinks will be available all night from the MCR bar. Wine for the dinner can be also purchased beforehand from the MCR bar.
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Members of Churchill College can sign up online from 17/11/09 at
http://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/collegelife/catering/hallbooking/
Bring as many guests as you can!
Members of other colleges, please email Martin Young (mcy23) with your name, college, camID and no. of tickets required.
Payment for members of other colleges should be made by cheque to "Churchill MCR Private" for £15pp, and sent to Martin Young, Churchill College, to be received no later than 01/12/09.
Posted Thu Nov 19 15:55:19 2009 by yc288
DISCO FUNK
Are you up for a bit of DISCO FUNK? Live music in Wolfson bar on Friday!
This Friday (20th Nov) we've got an 8-piece band called Casa Del Funk playing in Wolfson bar from 9:30 til midnight. If you want to hear something different, then please come along! It's £2 on the door, but £2 well spent :-)
Posted Thu Nov 19 15:54:38 2009 by yc288
GreenBRIDGE Seminar: Sustainable Built Environment
Date: November 12th
Time: 12:00-14:00.
Venue: CRASSH, Mill Lane, Cambridge
Contact: maf50@cam.ac.uk
Sustainable built environments: Building design, building performance and building occupants.
This seminar brings together current graduate researchers from the Department of architecture to question the influence of building design and occupants on achieving sustainable built environments. While the speakers’ research contexts and building typologies vary, the work is unified by an interrogation of the role of the occupant in the sustainability agenda and the occupants’ subjective assessment of their built environments. Across all building typologies, built environments can be designed to so-called sustainable standards, however the people who eventually occupy such environments have a significant influence on their performance. Drawing from the diverse research approaches, the seminar questions the narrow technological focus that has dominated the debate of what is ‘sustainable architecture’ in an effort to highlight the complexity of the sustainability agenda, the possibility of ‘sustainable architectures’, and reclaim some ground where sustainability is viewed holistically within specific socio-cultural contexts.
Posted Mon Nov 9 02:27:09 2009 by yc288
SciSoc - Cambridge University Scientific Society
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DR HUGH HUNT - The Science of Spinning Things
Tue 10 Nov, 8pm
Pharmacology Lecture Theatre
Followed by a Wine Reception
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How do we manage to stay up on a bike? What does this have to do with astronomy, aviation, or even particle physics? In some way or the other, all involve spinning things and thus share similar physics. The legendary Dr Hugh Hunt brings this topic alive with demonstrations involving boomerangs, gyroscopes and bicycle wheels.
Hope to see you there!
£2 for non-members (free for members)
More Info: www.scisoc.com
Posted Sun Nov 8 23:17:54 2009 by yc288
MONITOR GROUP– International Strategy Consultancy Drop in Session
MONITOR GROUP– International Strategy Consultancy Drop in Session
4th November from 7pm, Pitt Building, Trumpington Street
Monitor is a leading global strategy consulting firm and was founded in 1983 by a group of Harvard Business School professors who wanted to test their theories in the real world. This blend of academic inquiry, entrepreneurial spirit, and commercial ambition has remained at Monitor’s core as it has grown into a world-class strategy company.
We work with organisations to help them grow. For corporations, that often means developing strategies for revenue growth. For governments, it means working on national economic development. For non-profits, it means helping to grow their social impact.
To find out more please come along to our Drop-in session with drinks and nibbles on Wednesday 4th November at 7pm. There will be an opportunity to chat with current consultants and hear about what it is like to work at Monitor as well as the opportunities that we can offer you. There will also be a short presentation at around 7:30pm.
For more information please visit www.monitor.com
Posted Thu Oct 29 17:51:45 2009 by yc288
AnoushkA
AnoushkA is a social enterprise run by Cambridge students that provides Bespoke Dressmaking services (especially for the May Balls). We're currently recruiting team members interested in fashion and social entrepreneurship to work with us in four key areas:
- Marketing (designing promotional material, publicity of events)
- Events (organising and running events, e.g. dress design drop-in sessions, fashion shows, launch events, etc)
- Operations (working with design team, sending designs to dressmakers, getting costs for each dress, managing fittings/adjustments, and ensuring good communication, timing, and customer service).
- Design (working with customers during drop-in sessions, advising them on suitable fabric/style/colours, coming up with creative ideas, and sketching designs and descriptions to send to the dressmakers)
If you're interested in any of these areas, we'd love to hear from you. Please send a CV and an optional paragraph about which role you would like to work in and why to Lin at contact@anoushkadresses.co.uk by Wednesday 4 November.
Also, if you're interested in design, we'll be making some sample dresses soon, and are hosting an informal competition for all potential designers. To enter the competition, send us your designs (sketches, description & photos) by Thursday 5 November - we'll select the best ones and have them made! You can send the designs either by email or UMS.
Posted Wed Oct 28 12:00:09 2009 by yc288
Cambridge Volunteers in Nepal
Do you enjoy teaching? Would you enjoy immersing yourself in a different culture? Would you enjoy trekking in the Himalayas? If so then we want you!
Cambridge Volunteers in Nepal is a student-run organisation that sends a small number of volunteers to teach in Nepal for six weeks in the summer vacation. CVN will arrange your teaching placement in one of three schools that we are in contact with. Aside from teaching you will have plenty of time to explore the old streets of Kathmandu, or go on elephant safari in Chitwan and if you have enough energy, you can go trekking in the highest mountains in the world. We promise you will not regret applying!
Interested? Then come along to our presentation at 5pm on Thursday 29th October in Mill Lane Lecture Room 1 to find out more. The application form on our website and the deadline is Wednesday 11th November.
For more information see www.cvn.org.uk or email teachinnepal@googlemail.com.
Posted Mon Oct 26 15:49:10 2009 by yc288
Cambridge Universities Royal Naval Unit.
Excitement? Adventure? Getting paid to have fun? Come along to our Social Evening on Tues 27th Oct to find out about the fantastic opportunities available to graduates through the Cambridge Universities Royal Naval Unit.
CURNU is a great way for grads to get involved in student life and make strong and long-lasting friendships with people you can rely on. It's a chance for you to get to know people outside your college or department. And please remember that we're NOT a recruiting organisation, we're a student society backed by the Royal Navy.
If you'd like to know more about what we do, take a look at our website at www.srcf.ucam.org/curnu, and we'd like to invite you to join us for a drink at our event on Tues 27th Oct at 7:30pm at the CURNU building, 2 Chaucer Rd, CB3 2EB. Please get in touch with me on curnu@cusu.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Posted Thu Oct 22 12:21:59 2009 by yc288
The 8th CAMBRIDGE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
The 8th CAMBRIDGE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL (29 Oct - 8 Nov) brings you over 20 of the best contemporary African films, on exciting themes that range from sex to sport to revolution. Come along and hear African directors from Algeria, Mali, and Kenya speak about their work at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse; bring a date to the late-night FREE 'Love and Sex in Africa" screenings at Trinity College; watch films that explore the history of the ANC and the impact of the upcoming Football World Cup; and get down and dance the night away at our closing party with Menelik Music!
For more information, see our website:
www.cambridgeafricanfilmfestival.co.uk
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FREE Trinity Screenings: Love and Sex in Africa Curious about Africans' perspectives on love and sex? Tired of always hearing about sex in Africa as linked to HIV/AIDS? Come and have your stereotypes shattered at the 8th Cambridge African Film Festival's programme of FREE late-night screenings at Trinity College Winstanley Lecture Theatre. We promise you won't be disappointed by our line-up of six films - including documentaries and features - set in South Africa, Mauritania, France, Senegal, Spain, Algeria, and Burkina Faso. On every night at 9pm Monday 2 November - Friday 6 November.
Posted Wed Oct 21 17:15:05 2009 by yc288
Calling All Scientists
Calling All Scientists
Hello from the Danby Society, Downing College's science society. We are here for you and we run a wide range of talks and social events throughout the year. All students who are studying subjects in the areas of Natural Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science are ellgible for membership. As a member you will be informed about all our events and any events that aren't free will be heavily subsidised. In return all members pay a single levy of £12 at the start of the year (which you easily make back just by coming to our garden party at the end of the year). If you would like to become a member, simply email me (orad2@cam.ac.uk). Our first event will be a talk by Dr Jim Secord of the HPS faculty on 'Global Darwin', next Thursday (22nd) at 6:40 in the Music Room (E staircase). There will be drinks available for 20 mins prior to the talk, and afterwards. Non-members welcome.
Orlando de Lange
Chairman, Danby Society
Posted Tue Oct 20 14:27:14 2009 by yc288
'Tools for Christian Scholarship'
'Tools for Christian Scholarship'
A seminar with Dr Alan Storkey
(economist, sociologist and political theorist)
Thursday, 22 October, 5-7pm
Linnett Room, Robinson College.
All welcome.
(The Linnett Room is next to the chapel - see
http://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/about/college_plan.php )
Alan Storkey studied economics at the University of Cambridge, sociology at the London School of Economics and education at the University of Nottingham. He earned his PhD from the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam in the philosophy of economics and has taught and researched sociology at the University of Stirling. He now works part-time as an artist and part-time as a freelance writer and lecturer.
This seminar is hosted by CHAS (Christians in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences), an informal network of graduate students in Cambridge who seek to relate their studies to the Christian faith.
For more information about CHAS, visit
http://sites.google.com/site/chascambridge/
Posted Mon Oct 19 16:16:51 2009 by yc288
The Caius MCR Summer X is THE garden party of the Summer.
Between 3pm and 1am the Caius MCR will host a fantastic and lavish garden party and BOP!
With live music, casino corner. inflatables, Milton Brewery Ales, cocktails, champagne and garden games........what more could you want??!
With tickets at £23 this event is a complete bargin.......so grab your ticket NOW to avoid disappointment!
GOTO WWW.CAIUSMCR.COM/SUMMERX
Posted Thu Jun 25 02:59:16 2009 by yc288
Get involved with the Open Knowledge Foundation
The Open Knowledge Foundation (http://www.okfn.org/) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes knowledge that can be freely used, reused and redistributed, be it Shakespeare's sonnets, chemical crystal structures or Bulgarian budget data. We run many working groups and projects which rely on volunteers with a wide range of skills and varying levels of available time, so there is sure to be something of interest! Current projects requiring volunteers include:
* Open Shakespeare (http://www.openshakespeare.org/): Shakespeare's works free on the web, with no restrictions or conditions on their use. We need volunteers to proof edit and format texts, or even to create an original book cover design for downloadable versions of the plays.
If Shakespeare's not to your taste we have several other projects we're actively seeking volunteer assistance with including:
* Open Text Book (http://www.opentextbook.org/): one of the primary online listings and repositories of open (free to access and use) textbooks. We need the assistance of a part-time editor to curate andextend our current listing and blog about new finds.
* Open Economics "Where Does My Money Go" (http://www.openeconomics.net/wdmmg/): developer and researcher needed to develop prize-winning "Where Does My Money Go" project proposal which aims to track and chart UK government expenditure.
For more information please contact our Community Coordinator Jonathan Gray on info@okfn.org.
Posted Fri Jun 5 17:11:50 2009 by yc288
Summer Project Opportunity - CKAN+, Department of Chemistry
Help open up scientific data!
Dates: From 1st July (flexible)
Duration: 10 weeks
The Unilever Centre for Molecular Science Informatics are looking for two summer students to help develop a set of web services that will allow researchers and the wider community to easily find and create data sets with open licenses, thus enabling future reuse. This project will extend the capabilities of the open data registry CKAN (http://www.ckan.net/), which links to open data packages ranging from crystallographic structures to Shakespeare's works. It will involve working closely with software developers to test the applications, finding and opening data sets to add content to the system and directing the project priorities. No coding skills are necessary.
An application for project funding is currently pending, which if successful will provide payment of £200 per week. If not, the project will still proceed and other support may be obtainable, so all expressions of interest are encouraged. Please contact Jenny Molloy (jcm80) on behalf of the team led by Prof Peter Murray-Rust and Dr Rufus Pollock for more details and to register your interest.
Posted Fri Jun 5 17:11:35 2009 by yc288
Interested in Personal Development?
Want to help students reach their potential?
I have a plan to set up a Personal Development society
to help people take best advantage of their time here at
Cambridge. And I need your help.
I'm thinking:
- workshops on personal skills
- personality profiling
- getting speakers to Cambridge
- and more, please see the plan:
Send me an email if you'd like to chat about this
or would like to register your interest:
Fergus - frf21@cam.ac.uk
Posted Thu May 7 00:17:13 2009 by yc288
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