Spotlight on Wolfson Early Career Scientists

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Date 04/06/2026 at 18.00 - 04/06/2026 at 19.30 Where Gatsby Room (Chancellor's Centre)

What fresh insights and innovative research are early-career researchers at Wolfson College bringing to light across diverse disciplines?

A diverse group of adults sits in a seminar, attentively listening, with a woman in the foreground smiling and taking notes.

Overview

A series of short talks by early-career researchers at Wolfson College, showcasing innovative work across a range of disciplines. The event features a dynamic lineup of speakers sharing fresh insights from their cutting-edge research, offering a concise and engaging overview of emerging ideas and discoveries.

 

Details

The event is open to all, is free to attend and there is no need to book. 

 

Access

This event will take place in the Gatsby Room on the first floor of the Chancellor's Centre. It has step-free access with a lift and there is an accessible toilet located each floor of the building.

 

Contact

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

 

Wolfson Science Society

The Science Society is a welcoming, supportive and open community of scientists and science enthusiasts. Through their events, they aim to bring people together across disciplines, listen to amazing speakers, make connections, spark discussions, and have some fun.

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Spotlight on Wolfson Early Career Scientists

04/06/2026 at 18.00

What fresh insights and innovative research are early-career researchers at Wolfson College bringing to light across diverse disciplines?