Events archive

Events archive

25th Jan 2024 Genomics Lite: What is a gene in focus Genomics Lite: What is a gene in focus Exploring the complexity of genes across diverse organisms - and viruses - and helping to reshape what we really mean by a “gene”.
23rd Nov 2023 Genomics Lite: Drug targets to validation in focus Genomics Lite: Drug targets to validation in focus Exploring how genomic data is used to identify and validate drug targets
19th Oct 2023 Genomics Lite: Exploring Genome Function in Focus Genomics Lite: Exploring Genome Function in Focus This session will explore our understanding of how the human genome functions and some of the exciting findings!
10th Oct 2023 CPD event: Cutting-edge biotechnology CPD event: Cutting-edge biotechnology An opportunity for school and college teachers and technicians to up skill on cutting edge biotechnology developments and research
22nd Aug - 24th Aug 2023 Genome Academy 2023 Genome Academy 2023 Immersive three day experience for year 12 students interested in working in the field of biomedical research.
27th Apr 2023 Genomics Lite: Mapping Malaria in Focus Genomics Lite: Mapping Malaria in Focus Exploring how genomic surveillance can tackle deadly diseases like malaria and Covid-19
23rd Mar 2023 Genomics Lite: Exploring Cancer Genetics in Focus Genomics Lite: Exploring Cancer Genetics in Focus Exploring how data science can help to fight cancer
23rd Feb 2023 Genomics Lite: Biodiversity Genomics Genomics Lite: Biodiversity Genomics Exploring how genomics can be used to monitor biodiversity
26th Jan 2023 Genomics Lite: Bacterial Population Genomics Genomics Lite: Bacterial Population Genomics Exploring the genomics behind bacterial population dynamics
24th Nov 2022 Genomics Lite: Parasitic Worms Genomics Lite: Parasitic Worms Exploring how parasitic worms are studied - from collecting samples, studying them in the lab, to analysing data.
20th Oct 2022 Genomics Lite: Sequencing Techniques in Focus Genomics Lite: Sequencing Techniques in Focus Exploring genomic sequencing techniques, including whole genome, short- and long- read sequencing.
19th May 2022 genomics lite: t cells in focus genomics lite: t cells in focus Exploring T cell immunology and its links to health and disease
28th Apr 2022 genomics lite: cancer mutations in focus genomics lite: cancer mutations in focus Exploring the role of mutations in cancer progression, pathways and therapies
27th Jan 2022 Genomics Lite: The Human Microbiome in Focus Genomics Lite: The Human Microbiome in Focus Exploring the role of the microbiome in human health and disease
1st Dec - 8th Dec 2021 (2 events) Equality, Diversity and inclusion in Public Engagement masterclass Equality, Diversity and inclusion in Public Engagement masterclass 2 continuous sessions that will help us embed equality, diversity and inclusion in our practice
25th Nov 2021 genomics lite: CRISPR in focus genomics lite: CRISPR in focus exploring the genome editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 and its use in genomics research
24th Nov 2021 Hinxton Hall: DNA and Discovery Hinxton Hall: DNA and Discovery Join us for the final talk in the Hinxton Hall series
22nd Nov - 26th Nov 2021 Collaborative Futures Academy: Pause, Reflect Engage Collaborative Futures Academy: Pause, Reflect Engage Can we push the boundaries of how we engage and who we engage with? How do we break out of our comfort zones, address historic inequities and initiate challenging conversations in challenging times?
17th Nov 2021 How to design an inclusive event How to design an inclusive event How to plan a public engagement event or activity with diversity as a priority
21st Oct 2021 genomics lite: genomic surveillance in focus genomics lite: genomic surveillance in focus exploring how genomics surveillance is used to understand and track genomics changes in pathogen outbreaks
20th Oct 2021 Hinxton Hall: Engineering Our Future Hinxton Hall: Engineering Our Future Join us for talk two in the Hinxton Hall series
16th Oct 2021 Curiosity Club Curiosity Club Get curious and join the club for an afternoon of family fun and discovery!
8th Oct 2021 Introduction to Public Patient Involvement Introduction to Public Patient Involvement How to start collaborating with Patients in your research work
1st Oct 2021 PDBe Art Exhibition 2021 PDBe Art Exhibition 2021 Join the PDBe art project for the opening of their 2021 online exhibition!
30th Sep 2021 genomics lite: antimicrobial resistance in focus genomics lite: antimicrobial resistance in focus Exploring how genomics is used to understand and combat antimicrobial resistance
28th Sep 2021 How to plan and set up a public engagement project How to plan and set up a public engagement project Tips, ideas and resources on how to get started with your public engagement activity
15th Sep 2021 Hinxton Hall: Hidden Heritage and Home Grown Veg Hinxton Hall: Hidden Heritage and Home Grown Veg What do Georgians, Jet Engines and Genes have in common? Join us to find out in a series online talks celebrating the launch of a new exhibition on the history of Hinxton Hall.
14th Sep 2021 Engaging with children with special educational needs and disabilities Engaging with children with special educational needs and disabilities Learn how to design workshops in schools, accessible to all
19th Aug 2021 Genome Lates: It's in the genes? Genome Lates: It's in the genes? Grab your drink of choice, have a night off the tele and bring your curiosity to our next season of Genome Lates.
11th Aug 2021 Covid Connections: Big data in a pandemic world: How our data defies travel restrictions to go global Covid Connections: Big data in a pandemic world: How our data defies travel restrictions to go global Genomics has transformed how we tackle the pandemic. Meet the people who are making this happen.
22nd Jul 2021 Genome Lates: Animal Secrets Genome Lates: Animal Secrets Grab your drink of choice, have a night off the tele and bring your curiosity to our next season of Genome Lates.
15th Jul 2021 Storytelling workshop Storytelling workshop Narrative structures and vocal techniques to share your science with a general audience
14th Jul 2021 Covid Connections: From mild to mortal: Unlocking the mystery of Covid19 symptoms Covid Connections: From mild to mortal: Unlocking the mystery of Covid19 symptoms Genomics has transformed how we tackle the pandemic. Meet the people who are making this happen.
6th Jul 2021 Controversial research: strategies and tools for effective engagement Controversial research: strategies and tools for effective engagement Understanding why science is controversial and how we can better engage when dealing with these sensitive topics
24th Jun 2021 Design of Video games for a wide audience Design of Video games for a wide audience A session dedicated to how to start gamifying your work
10th Jun 2021 Public Perception of Genomics & biodata Public Perception of Genomics & biodata Understanding our audiences and their perception of genomics and biodata
9th Jun 2021 Covid Connections: When does a Variant become a villain? Covid Connections: When does a Variant become a villain? Genomics has transformed how we tackle the pandemic. Meet the people who are making this happen.
18th May 2021 Engaging through social networks Engaging through social networks Influencers, tik tok, twitter or twitch? Exploring social networks for our public involvement work.
12th May 2021 Covid Connections: Shedding light on the invisible: How genomics is helping defeat a pandemic Covid Connections: Shedding light on the invisible: How genomics is helping defeat a pandemic Genomics has transformed how we tackle the pandemic. Meet the people who are making this happen.
22nd Apr 2021 Community involvement training session Community involvement training session Involving communities - how to find them and how to collaborate with them
3rd Apr 2021 Talkaoke Asks...In science we trust? Talkaoke Asks...In science we trust? Talkaoke is a pop up talk show, enabling conversations between anyone!
29th Mar - 1st Apr 2021 Wellcome Genome Campus Hackathon Wellcome Genome Campus Hackathon Join the Wellcome Genome Campus Hackathon, where our experts need your help to create code for their systems which help track vital lab activity at the campus. All abilities welcome, including beginners.
27th Mar 2021 Open Saturday: CGAP Takeover Open Saturday: CGAP Takeover Each month we invite you to explore the hidden world of genomics, with researchers from the Wellcome Genome Campus. Take part in interactive activities, workshops and tours, and have the chance to chat to our researchers.
27th Mar 2021 Talkaoke Asks...Where do researchers get their ideas? Talkaoke Asks...Where do researchers get their ideas? Talkaoke is a pop up talk show, enabling conversations between anyone!
26th Mar - 28th Mar 2021 (2 events) Talking Cells Talking Cells Talking Cells is a new project by the “Theatre of the Cell” initiative at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, using theatrical means to explore aspects of molecular and cell biology. Think Alan Bennett’s “Talking Heads” but with cells in the limelight!
26th Mar - 4th Apr 2021 Zombie Virus: Can you save Cambridge? Zombie Virus: Can you save Cambridge? A mysterious virus is spreading through Cambridge and turning everyone into zombies.
25th Mar 2021 Science writing Science writing Science writing methods and techniques to communicate with non-technical audiences
9th Mar 2021 Embedding Public Engagement into research and innovation Embedding Public Engagement into research and innovation A session to explore how embedding public engagement into our work can help improve research and innovation culture and outcomes
24th Feb 2021 How to start engaging with schools How to start engaging with schools An introduction to our public engagement with schools programme and the opportunities to get involved
2nd Feb 2021 Evaluation tools and methods Evaluation tools and methods Demonstrating success in your public activities: Tools to measure and evaluate your Public Engagement work
20th Jan 2021 Digital Engagement Training session Digital Engagement Training session An introduction to engaging online
26th Nov 2020 Genome Lates: Slowing the Spread: How genomics can help us understand COVID-19 Genome Lates: Slowing the Spread: How genomics can help us understand COVID-19 Join us for the last in the Human Genome Project anniversary season of Lates, we'll be hearing about the scientific effort to map the genome of COVID-19
25th Nov 2020 Bright Club - science comedy from the Wellcome Genome Campus Bright Club - science comedy from the Wellcome Genome Campus Biology and medicine researchers become comedians for one night only.
21st Nov 2020 Open Saturday: Bioarchaeology Open Saturday: Bioarchaeology Every third Saturday of the month explore the hidden world of genomics.
29th Oct 2020 Genome Lates: The Human Genome: The gift that keeps on giving Genome Lates: The Human Genome: The gift that keeps on giving Next in the Human Genome Project anniversary Lates season we'll be hearing from scientists who contributed to a seminal moment in the history of science
17th Oct 2020 Open Saturday : Human Genome Project Anniversary Open Saturday : Human Genome Project Anniversary Every third Saturday of the month explore the hidden world of genomics.
28th Sep 2020 Genome Lates: Big Data in Biology: The good, the bad, the ugly Genome Lates: Big Data in Biology: The good, the bad, the ugly Join us for an unmissable chat with the one and only Prof Ewan Birney
19th Sep 2020 Open Saturday: Coding Open Saturday: Coding Every third Saturday of the month explore the hidden world of genomics.
12th Sep 2020 Open Cambridge Open Cambridge Cracking Nature’s Code: an introduction to the site and work of the Wellcome Genome Campus
27th Aug 2020 Genome Lates: Genomic Futures Genome Lates: Genomic Futures We are spoiling you with this line up people, don't miss out!
11th Aug 2020 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Obscure Crops To Save The World Cafe Sci Cambridge: Obscure Crops To Save The World Join us for this virtual Cafe Sci Cambridge
30th Jul 2020 Genome Lates: Reading the book of life: What has genome sequencing ever done for us? Genome Lates: Reading the book of life: What has genome sequencing ever done for us? Prof Sir Mike Stratton in conversation with Dr Kat Arney
14th Jul 2020 Cafe Sci Cambridge: The future of perovskites for solar power and lighting Cafe Sci Cambridge: The future of perovskites for solar power and lighting Join us for this virtual Cafe Sci Cambridge
24th Jun 2020 Bright Club - science comedy from the Wellcome Genome Campus Bright Club - science comedy from the Wellcome Genome Campus Campus scientists perform stand-up comedy on the 24th of June at 8pm
2nd Jun 2020 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Ageing and Disease - what is the link? Cafe Sci Cambridge: Ageing and Disease - what is the link? Join us for this virtual Cafe Sci Cambridge
26th May 2020 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Every step you take, I'll be watching you Cafe Sci Cambridge: Every step you take, I'll be watching you Virtual re-stream event - watch on Facebook
19th May 2020 Cafe Sci Cambridge: The Cosmic Revolutionary's Handbook Cafe Sci Cambridge: The Cosmic Revolutionary's Handbook Join us for our first virtual Cafe Sci Cambridge
12th May 2020 Cafe Sci Cambridge: What does your DNA actually say about you? Cafe Sci Cambridge: What does your DNA actually say about you? Relive our first ever Cafe Sci Cambridge
12th Mar 2020 Science in the Library Science in the Library Join us for some pop up science at Downham Market Library
18th Feb 2020 Café Sci Cambridge: The Genetics of Depression Café Sci Cambridge: The Genetics of Depression Join us for our first Cafe Sci Cambridge of 2020!
15th Feb 2020 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
18th Jan 2020 Open Saturday Open Saturday Join us every third Saturday of the month to explore exhibitions, talk with scientists, and try hands-on family fun - there's always something going on!
5th Dec 2019 The Story Collider The Story Collider True stories about science
21st Nov 2019 Disease Detectives: The case of the almost indestructible superbug Disease Detectives: The case of the almost indestructible superbug Can you stop a superbug?! Try your hand at tackling an outbreak of a drug-resistant disease at a special event at the Cambridge Science Centre!
16th Nov 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
13th Nov 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: The surprising science of fatherhood Cafe Sci Cambridge: The surprising science of fatherhood We celebrate November with a fascinating talk about biology and psychology of fatherhood.
12th Nov 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Join us every third Saturday of the month to explore exhibitions, talk with scientists, and try hands-on family fun - there's always something going on!
22nd Oct 2019 Norwich Science Festival: The Tree of Life Norwich Science Festival: The Tree of Life Every living thing has DNA - come and discover
20th Oct 2019 Norwich Science Festival: DNA – Your Body’s Blueprints Norwich Science Festival: DNA – Your Body’s Blueprints Join us in exploring just what you can tell from DNA!
19th Oct 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
16th Oct 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: The ethics of medical data sharing Cafe Sci Cambridge: The ethics of medical data sharing Richard Milne examines social and ethical questions of genomic data sharing.
27th Sep - 28th Sep 2019 LifeLab 2019 LifeLab 2019 A programme of events celebrating discovery on your doorstep
21st Sep 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
11th Sep 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Gut bacteria and human health Cafe Sci Cambridge: Gut bacteria and human health Using genomic tools to study gut microbiome will help us understand its role in health and disease.
6th Sep 2019 Genome Late Genome Late Explore our science after dark!
17th Aug 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
14th Aug 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: The vital first months of life Cafe Sci Cambridge: The vital first months of life Join Dr Christine O'Farrelly as she looks at the earliest aspects of child development, including preventing psychological or psychiatric problems in young children.
30th Jul 2019 The Variables Present: an evening of science variety The Variables Present: an evening of science variety Join experienced science comedians and Cambridge’s top new talent for an evening of science, comedy, and more!
20th Jul 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
15th Jul - 27th Jul 2019 PDB art exhibition: Artworks Inspired by the Molecules of Life PDB art exhibition: Artworks Inspired by the Molecules of Life Protein Data Bank in Europe are hosting an art exhibition at the Michaelhouse Cafe, Cambridge, UK to celebrate artwork created in our art project.
10th Jul 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Moon landings 50 years on Cafe Sci Cambridge: Moon landings 50 years on John Pernet-Fisher's day job is to study moon rocks. Since first Moon landing 50 years ago, these have revealed surprising insights into early life on our planet.
5th Jul 2019 Genome Late Genome Late Explore our science after dark!
15th Jun 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
13th Jun 2019 Story Collider Story Collider True stories about science
12th Jun 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: How genes shape the immune system Cafe Sci Cambridge: How genes shape the immune system Differences in our genetic code predisposes some people to developing autoimmune conditions. Gosia Trynka looks at how genomic science helps us understand the mechanisms behind this.
29th May 2019 Ely Cathedral Science Festival: Night at the Cathedral II Ely Cathedral Science Festival: Night at the Cathedral II Take off for Ely Cathedral Science Festival where the sky's the limit!
29th May 2019 Equals, right? Exploring whether medical research benefits everyone equally Equals, right? Exploring whether medical research benefits everyone equally A free public event organised by EMBL-EBI. Science, especially biology, aims to improve quality of life and benefit society by doing fair and impartial research. However, sometimes the biases that we see in society are reflected into scientific research.How do social biases affect science? How does this affect different people? And what can we do to get rid of biases in research?
22nd May 2019 Pint Of Science: Let's Get Genomical Pint Of Science: Let's Get Genomical Cutting-edge science...down the pub
21st May 2019 Pint Of Science: Fantastic Beasts Inside Us Pint Of Science: Fantastic Beasts Inside Us Cutting-edge science...down the pub
20th May 2019 Ely Cathedral Science Festival: Night at the Cathedral Ely Cathedral Science Festival: Night at the Cathedral Take off for the Ely Cathedral Science Festival where the sky's the limit!
18th May 2019 Festival of Plants Festival of Plants Celebrate the wonder of plants at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden
18th May 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
15th May 2019 Bioscience Lite: The Microbiome Bioscience Lite: The Microbiome Find out about the latest research revealing the microbial communities living in our gut
15th May 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge - Human vs computer vision in biomedicine Cafe Sci Cambridge - Human vs computer vision in biomedicine Images hold essential biological information, often the starting point of our understanding of cells or whole organisms. But how and why would we outsource this important task to computers?
20th Apr 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
11th Apr 2019 Sharing your personal genome: from genetic testing to ancestry Sharing your personal genome: from genetic testing to ancestry Ever wondered about DNA and ancestry tests? Explore how these new genetic tests are shaping healthcare, how we see ourselves, and what others can see of us
10th Apr 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Making your medicines personal - Is it all in your genes? Cafe Sci Cambridge: Making your medicines personal - Is it all in your genes? Why do some people respond better to certain medicines than others? Discover how we’re using information from our genes linked to clinical trials of new medicines to understand this.
20th Mar 2019 Cambridge Science Festival: Genomics in a Jiffy Cambridge Science Festival: Genomics in a Jiffy Join us for this lively, fast-paced 'speed science' social with researchers from the Wellcome Genome Campus
17th Mar 2019 Cambridge Science Festival: Get to grips with genomics Cambridge Science Festival: Get to grips with genomics Drop in to The Guildhall to get hands-on with science!
16th Mar 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
14th Mar 2019 Cambridge Science Festival: Five things about genetics everyone should know Cambridge Science Festival: Five things about genetics everyone should know There's a lot of talk about genetics but what five things does Dr Ewan Birney think you need to know? Join this engaging talk to find out
14th Mar 2019 Science Day at Wicksteed Park Science Day at Wicksteed Park Meet scientists working at the forefront of new technologies and discover where this research may lead!
13th Mar 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: The Darwin Tree of Life Project Cafe Sci Cambridge: The Darwin Tree of Life Project Discover more about the ambition to sequence the genomes of all life on Earth and the UK’s goal to include 66,000 plants, animals and fungi from across the British Isles.
13th Mar 2019 Research Support Facility Experience Day Research Support Facility Experience Day Visit the Wellcome Genome Campus to discover more about its care, and use, of animals
12th Mar 2019 Cambridge Science Festival: Meet the DNA detectives decoding cancer Cambridge Science Festival: Meet the DNA detectives decoding cancer Join this speakeasy-style event and talk with scientists about cancer research happening here in Cambridge
19th Feb 2019 Story Collider Story Collider True stories about science
16th Feb 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
13th Feb 2019 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Attraction explained - The science of how we form relationships Cafe Sci Cambridge: Attraction explained - The science of how we form relationships Can science explain how we form relationships? Find out how factors such as geography, appearance, personality, and similarity affect who we fall for and why.
19th Jan 2019 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
15th Dec 2018 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
7th Dec 2018 Genome Lates: The Radioactive Dogs of Chernobyl Genome Lates: The Radioactive Dogs of Chernobyl Discover some unexpected science at this Genome Late
5th Dec 2018 Bioscience LITE: The genetics of complex diseases Bioscience LITE: The genetics of complex diseases Free twilight teacher training hosted by the Wellcome Genome Campus and the Babraham Institute to explore some of the big topics in bioscience.
17th Nov 2018 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
14th Nov 2018 Cafe Sci Cambridge: So-called alternative medicine (SCAM) Cafe Sci Cambridge: So-called alternative medicine (SCAM) SCAM is popular, not least because consumers are being misled about it. Join us to discuss some of the many misunderstandings in this area.
3rd Nov 2018 Genomics – The Musical Genomics – The Musical Experience genomics through catchy songs and expressive animations!
24th Oct - 26th Oct 2018 (2 events) Norwich Science Festival Norwich Science Festival Get hands-on with science at this year's festival!
20th Oct 2018 Open Saturday Open Saturday Explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
17th Oct 2018 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Is conservation good for your health? Cafe Sci Cambridge: Is conservation good for your health? Could conserving ecosystems help to prevent future disease outbreaks? From bats and Ebola to malaria mosquitoes, we’ll explore the latest research addressing this challenging question.
10th Oct 2018 Bioscience LITE: Bioinformatics and Coding Bioscience LITE: Bioinformatics and Coding Free twilight teacher training hosted by the Wellcome Genome Campus and the Babraham Institute to explore some of the big topics in bioscience.
5th Oct 2018 Genome Lates: The Secret Life of Flies Genome Lates: The Secret Life of Flies Discover why there's a buzz about flies in the next Genome Late
28th Sep - 29th Sep 2018 LifeLab LifeLab A programme of events celebrating discovery on your doorstep
23rd Sep 2018 "A cancer 'whodunnit' - clues in your DNA" at New Scientist Live "A cancer 'whodunnit' - clues in your DNA" at New Scientist Live The Sanger Institute's Peter Campbell explains how clues found in DNA are helping us to understand the causes of cancer
22nd Sep 2018 Science & Sushi Science & Sushi Meet and mingle with scientists over tasty treats at Saffron Walden market
21st Sep 2018 "Discover the secrets of the red squirrel genome" at New Scientist Live "Discover the secrets of the red squirrel genome" at New Scientist Live Find out more about how sequencing genomes of the red squirrel and 24 other British species will help with knowledge and conservation
21st Sep 2018 "How to build a human" at New Scientist Live "How to build a human" at New Scientist Live Hear from the Sanger Institute's Sarah Teichmann about how the Human Cell Atlas will map all 37 trillion cells in the human body
15th Sep 2018 Open Saturday Open Saturday Open afternoons to explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month.
12th Sep 2018 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Can we refreeze the Arctic? Cafe Sci Cambridge: Can we refreeze the Arctic? How can we cool the planet if we fail to meet our CO2 emissions targets? Scary stuff – we need to be talking about it! Come and join the conversation with Dr Hugh Hunt.
7th Sep 2018 Genome Lates: The Pompeiian Room at Hinxton Hall: a corner of Pompeii that is forever England Genome Lates: The Pompeiian Room at Hinxton Hall: a corner of Pompeii that is forever England Discover an architectural and historical gem at the Wellcome Genome Campus
18th Aug 2018 Open Saturday Open Saturday Open afternoons to explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month
8th Aug 2018 Cafe Sci Cambridge: Identifying preventable causes of cancer: A CRUK Grand Challenge Cafe Sci Cambridge: Identifying preventable causes of cancer: A CRUK Grand Challenge Discover how this ambitious global project aims to identify preventable causes of cancer by looking at the DNA ‘fingerprints’ of cancers caused by environmental and behavioural factors.
28th Jul 2018 Open Saturday Open Saturday Open afternoons to explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month.
18th Jul 2018 Printing parasites Printing parasites Explore how parasites affect our health, and experiment with drypoint printing in this one-day workshop
16th Jul - 28th Jul 2018 Artworks Inspired by Life's Building Blocks Artworks Inspired by Life's Building Blocks Drop-in and discover new artworks exploring the building blocks of life
14th Jul 2018 Fun Lab @ The Big Weekend Fun Lab @ The Big Weekend Discover the world of DNA at Cambridge's Big Weekend 2018
11th Jul 2018 Cafe Sci Cambridge: The Human Cell Atlas - Redefining Human Anatomy Cafe Sci Cambridge: The Human Cell Atlas - Redefining Human Anatomy We can now look at individual cells in exceptional detail, enabling us to create a Human Cell Atlas. Hear how this allows us to navigate from whole organs to individual cells, redefining our understanding of anatomy.
7th Jul 2018 Tiny tumours and the fight against cancer Tiny tumours and the fight against cancer Can lab-grown mini-tumours help us to beat cancer?
27th Jun 2018 Bioscience LITE: Antimicrobial Resistance Bioscience LITE: Antimicrobial Resistance Free twilight teacher training hosted by the Wellcome Genome Campus and the Babraham Institute to explore some of the big topics in bioscience.
20th Jun 2018 Cardboard cut the Human Cell Atlas Cardboard cut the Human Cell Atlas Discover more about a bold new project to create a Human Cell Atlas, and learn the technique of cardboard cut printmaking in this one-day workshop!
16th Jun 2018 Open Saturday Open Saturday Open afternoons to explore the Wellcome Genome Campus and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every third Saturday of the month.
13th Jun 2018 Café Sci Cambridge: Monsters in the Dark: Hunting for the Universe's Most Extreme Galaxies Café Sci Cambridge: Monsters in the Dark: Hunting for the Universe's Most Extreme Galaxies Join Dr Matthew Bothwell on a voyage to discover monster galaxies
30th May 2018 Ely Cathedral Pop-Up Science Festival Ely Cathedral Pop-Up Science Festival Come along to Ely Cathedral this half term for family fun!
23rd May 2018 Mutations, cancers and monoprinting Mutations, cancers and monoprinting Explore how our cells change and cancer develops, and use textures and found objects for monoprinting in this one-day workshop
16th May 2018 Pint of Science: Rare Disease: The Genomic Revolution, Searching for a Cure for the 1 in 17 Pint of Science: Rare Disease: The Genomic Revolution, Searching for a Cure for the 1 in 17 Grab a drink and discover how research is changing how we can diagnose and understand rare diseases
16th May 2018 Pint of Science: Treasure Your Exceptions! Pint of Science: Treasure Your Exceptions! Grab a drink and discover the valuable insights being made from studying rare diseases
14th May 2018 Pint of Science: Big Data and scientific research: the very small, the fairly big and the massive Pint of Science: Big Data and scientific research: the very small, the fairly big and the massive Grab a drink and discover how Big Data is revolutionising research and transforming our understanding of the world around us
14th May 2018 Pint of Science: Superbug solutions: What you need to know about Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotics Pint of Science: Superbug solutions: What you need to know about Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotics Grab a drink and discover what antibiotic resistance means for us, and what research is being done to tackle it
14th May 2018 Pint of Science: The Technology behind Mainstream Headlines Pint of Science: The Technology behind Mainstream Headlines Grab a drink and discover how emerging technologies are changing research and how we live
9th May 2018 Café Sci Cambridge: The Origami of Proteins and DNA Café Sci Cambridge: The Origami of Proteins and DNA Join Dr Alex Bateman to explore how computing science is answering the question of how proteins fold
18th Apr 2018 Printing takes guts Printing takes guts Explore the world of the microbiome and learn linocut printing in this one-day workshop
11th Apr 2018 Café Sci Cambridge: Brain research in sheep: just woolly thinking? Café Sci Cambridge: Brain research in sheep: just woolly thinking? Find out how sheep might be the answer to understanding neurological disorders
22nd Mar 2018 Cambridge Science Festival: Genomics in a jiffy Cambridge Science Festival: Genomics in a jiffy Join us for this lively, fast-paced 'speed science' social with researchers from the Wellcome Genome Campus
21st Mar 2018 Proteins into prints Proteins into prints Explore proteins and learn monoprinting techniques in this one-day workshop
17th Mar - 18th Mar 2018 (2 events) Cambridge Science Festival: Get to grips with genomics Cambridge Science Festival: Get to grips with genomics Get to grips with genomics through a range of hands-on DNA activities with researchers from the Wellcome Genome Campus.
14th Mar 2018 Café Sci Cambridge: Every step you take, I’ll be watching you… Café Sci Cambridge: Every step you take, I’ll be watching you… With the recent growth in popularity of wearables, are fun stepping competitions with your friends the advent of something more sinister?
14th Mar 2018 Cambridge Science Festival: The Story Collider Cambridge Science Festival: The Story Collider Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell.
17th Feb - 16th Jun 2018 Genomic Expressions Genomic Expressions An exhibition exploring the question: what does genomics mean to you?
14th Feb 2018 Café Sci Cambridge: What does your DNA actually say about you? Café Sci Cambridge: What does your DNA actually say about you? Can your DNA tell you if you love/hate the taste of Marmite or are more partial to Malbec or a Merlot?
1st Dec 2017 Printing genomes Printing genomes Immerse yourself in a day of all things genomics and learn some printmaking techniques
22nd Nov 2017 Bioscience Lite: Genome Sequencing Bioscience Lite: Genome Sequencing Free twilight teacher training hosted by the Wellcome Genome Campus and the Babraham Institute to explore some of the big topics in bioscience.
22nd Nov 2017 Science Comedy at the Maypole Science Comedy at the Maypole Join scientists from the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Sanger Institute for a night of comedy
21st Nov 2017 Exploring human evolution Exploring human evolution Hear from some of the world’s leading experts on human evolution and explore how genomics is transforming our knowledge of our species
8th Nov 2017 Saffron Screen: Gattaca Saffron Screen: Gattaca A screening of this classic science fiction film about a future of genetic engineering with a Q&A, presented as part of the Festival of Social Science.
25th Oct 2017 Bioscience Lite: Gene Editing Bioscience Lite: Gene Editing Free twilight teacher training hosted by the Wellcome Genome Campus and the Babraham Institute to explore some of the big topics in bioscience.
21st Oct 2017 October Family Fun October Family Fun Drop in for half-term family fun!
21st Oct - 20th Jan 2018 (4 events) Open Saturdays: Hidden Lives Open Saturdays: Hidden Lives Open afternoons to explore the Hidden Lives exhibition and enjoy an afternoon of activities, every 3rd Saturday of the month.
14th Oct 2017 Big Biology Day Big Biology Day Thinking about careers? Join us at Big Biology Day!
11th Oct 2017 Revealing the past and the present Revealing the past and the present Join Dr Marc Haber and Dr Michal Szpak from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute to discover How DNA research is revealing more about us, past and present.
1st Oct 2017 Peterborough STEM Festival Peterborough STEM Festival Join us in Peterborough to get hands-on with DNA!
11th Sep 2017 The Genomics Revolution and You The Genomics Revolution and You Explore the genomics revolution at the Orkney International Science Festival
12th Jul 2017 Bioscience Lite: Animals in Research Bioscience Lite: Animals in Research Free twilight teacher training hosted by the Wellcome Genome Campus and the Babraham Institute to explore some of the big topics in bioscience.
8th Jul 2017 Fun Lab Fun Lab Get up close with science this summer at Cambridge Big Weekend
22nd Jun 2017 Bioscience Lite: Stem Cells Bioscience Lite: Stem Cells Free twilight teacher training hosted by the Wellcome Genome Campus and the Babraham Institute to explore some of the big topics in bioscience.
22nd Jun 2017 Bioscience Lite: Stem Cells Bioscience Lite: Stem Cells Free twilight teacher training hosted by the Wellcome Genome Campus and the Babraham Institute to explore some of the big topics in bioscience.
9th Jun 2017 Exploring DNA: what are you prepared to share? Exploring DNA: what are you prepared to share? An evening of discussion that invites you to respond to the question, with your DNA, what would you share?
2nd Jun 2017 Hidden Lives launch Hidden Lives launch Discover stories of ancient people, and how through DNA research we can reveal their hidden lives but also more about our shared story
22nd May - 30th May 2017 (2 events) A Night at the Cathedral A Night at the Cathedral Discover Dinosaurs to DNA at Ely Cathedral Science Festival
9th May 2017 ASE Teachmeet ASE Teachmeet Share your ideas, resources and teaching approaches in a friendly and informal forum with other teachers
10th Apr 2017 Introduction to printmaking: trees of life Introduction to printmaking: trees of life Explore how tree diagrams are used in genomics and create your own responses using woodcut printing
23rd Mar 2017 What makes you, you: stories of genetics and human identity What makes you, you: stories of genetics and human identity How does genetics relate to who ‘we’ are? Social scientist Jonathan Roberts explores how films and books can help us think about our identity as we enter the genomic age.
21st Mar 2017 Epigenetics: DNA Does Not Account for everything Epigenetics: DNA Does Not Account for everything The same script can result in many different productions of a play. Increasingly, we are coming to understand DNA in the same way. Join a panel of epigenetics researchers to find out what we are learning about the world beyond DNA and what remains to be discovered.
18th Mar - 19th Mar 2017 (3 events) In.D.N.A Jones and the big genetic data hunt In.D.N.A Jones and the big genetic data hunt Explore what we can find out about ourselves from our DNA through a range of hands-on activities with staff from the Wellcome Genome Campus.
16th Mar 2017 Level Up Human Level Up Human How would you improve humans? Join host Simon Watt, comedian Samantha Baines, and Wellcome Genome Campus researchers for Level Up Human, an optimistic podcast with ambition for the human race!
15th Mar 2017 Mini-me: 3D organoids Mini-me: 3D organoids Petri-dishes filled with beating hearts and firing neurons - it's the stuff of science fiction! Join us to hear the real story from a panel of scientists currently growing 'miniature organs'. How is it done? And why are these technologies so important for biomedical research?
13th Mar 2017 Your DNA, your say Your DNA, your say Your DNA is more personal to you than an iris scan or a fingerprint. Discuss the issues of donating, accessing and sharing genetic data with experts from the Wellcome Genome Campus.
18th Feb - 21st May 2017 Letter by letter: Sequencing genomes Letter by letter: Sequencing genomes Explore how DNA sequencing technology has developed in this display featuring objects from the Wellcome Genome Campus collection
8th Feb 2017 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Antibodies, Microbes and Immunity The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Antibodies, Microbes and Immunity Discover how your immune system has developed its own personal defence.