Meet and Greet with the Wolfson Research Networks and Societies

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Date 15/10/2025 at 17.30 - 15/10/2025 at 19.00 Where Lee Hall
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The Wolfson College Research Networks event brings together Fellows, researchers, and College societies for lightning talks, networking, and a first look at this term’s activities.

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Overview

Join us and get to know the Wolfson College Research Networks!

The Wolfson College Research Networks event will be a one stop shop for research related acitivities in College. The information session will include lightning talks from Fellows, JFRs, ECRs and researchers in College.

Come and meet the convenors of the REACH Hub (Race, Ethnicity, And Culutral Heritage), S&C Network (Sustainability and Conservation), and Global Health Network, as well as the Humanities, Science, Education, Art and Music Societies.

It will be a wonderful opportunity to have the first look at term cards, sign up to mailing lists, and network with fellow researchers in the areas and specialisations you most like!

 

Programme

17.30 - Meet and Greet

             Introduction to Research Networks (Prajakti Kalra)

             REACH Hub (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage)

             Global Health Network

             S&C Network (Sustainability and Conservation)

             Societies: Humanities, Science, Education, Art and Music

18.15 - Networking and Reception

 

Details

This event is open to all and free to attend - please register your place.

There will be a drinks reception with pizza to follow the event.

 

Access

This event will take place in the Lee Hall which has step-free access and an accessible toilet.

 

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact our events team - events@wolfson.cam.ac.uk

 

Wolfson College Research Networks

The Wolfson College Research Networks are the College’s central hub for research activity, fostering excellence in learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Organising and curating a diverse programme of academic events, the Research Networks support the College’s research hubs and initiatives, and facilitates knowledge exchange by connecting scholars across disciplines within Wolfson, the wider University, and industry.

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