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Open Call: WolfWords Poetry Anthology 2026

01/12/2025 at 09.00

We are delighted to announce the open call for this year’s WolfWords anthology. The theme for this year’s collection is 'lost and found'.

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Wolfson College Writing Retreat

23/01/2026 at 10.00

Join us in January for an extended retreat for planning, analysing, reading or writing.

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Art Exhibition: 'Life and Experience'

24/01/2026 at 10.00

Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'Life and Experience' featuring work by contemporary artist Janette Parris.

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Commemorating the Sambista Perfeito: Arlindo Cruz’s funeral in Madureira, Rio de Janeiro

27/01/2026 at 17.30

How does the roda de samba function as a ritual, emotional, and spiritual practice in Rio de Janeiro?

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Stargazing

28/01/2026 at 20.00

Join the Wolfson Science Society for an evening under the stars!

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Wolfson Bridges: Effects of Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids on the Perception of Music

30/01/2026 at 18.00

Join us for a fascinating Wolfson Bridges talk by auditory perception expert Professor Brian Moore.

Alumni

Wolfson Law Dinner

31/01/2026 at 19.00

Join us for Wolfson's Law Dinner.

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Wolfson Living Lab - Information Session

02/02/2026 at 17.30

Discover how Wolfson’s Sustainability and Conservation Network empowers students, staff, and alumni to lead sustainability initiatives, and how you can get involved.

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‘The Arc of History’: tracing the discursive construction of ‘blackness’ in the British public imaginary'

03/02/2026 at 17.30

If ‘British blackness’ is fundamentally constituted as exogenous to the nation, what does this mean for the future of ‘black life’ in the UK?

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Lunchtime Concert - Song Recital

07/02/2026 at 13.30

A song recital by one of our talented music students, tenor Will Renouccie.

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Wolfson Engineering Dinner

07/02/2026 at 19.00

Join us for Wolfson's first Engineering Dinner.

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Lent College Service

10/02/2026 at 18.15

Wolfson's termly College Service led by our ecumenical Chaplaincy Team.

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WES Workshop: The Art of the Pitch

11/02/2026 at 17.30

Unlock the secrets of compelling pitches – are you ready to elevate your presentation skills?

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The Physics and Philosophy of Directionless Time

12/02/2026 at 18.00

A talk by Dr Matt Farr on time - something that many do not have enough of, and some have too much!

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Meet the Artist: Janette Parris

13/02/2026 at 17.30

We warmly invite you to this event with contemporary artist Janette Parris, whose work features in Wolfson’s new exhibition ‘Life and Experience’.

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Lunchtime Concert - Wolfson Student Musician Showcase

14/02/2026 at 13.30

Enjoy performances by an array of talented Wolfson student singers and instrumentalists.

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Screening and Q&A with director of Mother City

17/02/2026 at 17.00

Join filmmaker Pearlie Joubert for a screening of her documentary Mother City, which charts a defiant war against government and property developers in one of the world’s most unequal cities, Cape Town.

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WES Workshop: Pitching Examples

18/02/2026 at 17.30

Learn about effective pitching from the examples of established entrepreneurs.

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Shot of Science

19/02/2026 at 18.30

An informal and varied night of science, conversation, and pizza.

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Lunchtime Concert - Songs of a Night Wanderer

21/02/2026 at 13.30

Hugo Williamson (Tenor) and Tom Williamson (Piano) present a recital of English and American song.

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Bridges and Battlefields in Education: Reflections on embedding 'diverse', critical, and anti-racist approaches in schools

26/02/2026 at 17.30

The second event of this year’s annual 'Hierarchies of Racism?' series, focusing on race, racialisation, and racism within higher education institutions.

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Bring Your Research Questions! - Part II

27/02/2026 at 18.00

A relaxed drop-in session to explore your research ideas, refine questions and methods, and share progress with fellows and subject specialists while sparking new thinking in a supportive academic community.

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Graduation Ceremony

28/02/2026 at 09.00

Graduation ceremonies are the culmination of students’ hard work and commitment, and a moment to celebrate the completion of their Cambridge degree.

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Celebrate World Wildlife Day!

02/03/2026 at 17.30

This World Wildlife Day, step into the world of amazing invertebrates! Join Phil Barber’s interactive Incredible Inverts & Other Animals session and meet tarantulas, beetles, and more.

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Multilingual Mauritius: Insights from Discourse, Interviews, and the Linguistic Landscape

03/03/2026 at 17.30

What can we learn about Mauritian multilingualism by looking at different scales?

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WES Workshop: Testing Your Idea

04/03/2026 at 17.30

A transformative workshop exploring the art of finding repeatable and scalable business models.

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Dazed and Confused: How to Make Sense of the New Era of Geo Economics

09/03/2026 at 17.00

Join us this International Women’s Day for insights into geo-economics, as Gillian Tett discusses global power and markets with Wolfson President Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu.

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Sketches from behind the Lens: The Unexpected Challenges of Making a Film about Public Health and the Pandemic in the United States today

10/03/2026 at 17.30

Join filmmaker Professor James Le Sueur as he shares the story of his documentary film, Seasons of COVID, which chronicles the human experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring the chaos, challenges, and societal debates that emerged with each passing season.

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Pi (π) Day estimation event

12/03/2026 at 18.30

Join us this Pi Day to estimate the value of the circle constant and feast on pies!

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Wolfson Entrepreneurship Competition Final & Dinner 2026

14/03/2026 at 10.30

Discover groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge solutions as Cambridge’s brightest entrepreneurial minds compete for prizes over £10,000.

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Lent Term Concert: Of Wild Nights and New Light

15/03/2026 at 19.00

Wolfson College Choir presents an evening of music at this end of term concert.

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WES Workshop: Introduction to IP Law

18/03/2026 at 17.30

Empower your entrepreneurial journey by gaining essential insights into Intellectual Property Law.

Alumni

Wolfson Medics Dinner

21/03/2026 at 19.00

Join us for Wolfson's annual Medics Dinner.

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Graduation Ceremony

28/03/2026 at 09.00

Graduation ceremonies are the culmination of students’ hard work and commitment, and a moment to celebrate the completion of their Cambridge degree.

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Symposium on Venture Builders

30/04/2026 at 09.00

Bridging Academic Insight and Practical Innovation in Startup Creation

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Graduation Ceremony

02/05/2026 at 09.00

Graduation ceremonies are the culmination of students’ hard work and commitment, and a moment to celebrate the completion of their Cambridge degree.

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Graduation Ceremony

22/05/2026 at 09.00

Graduation ceremonies are the culmination of students’ hard work and commitment, and a moment to celebrate the completion of their Cambridge degree.

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Graduation Ceremony - General Admission

04/07/2026 at 09.00

Graduation ceremonies are the culmination of students’ hard work and commitment, and a moment to celebrate the completion of their Cambridge degree.

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Graduation Ceremony

25/07/2026 at 09.00

Graduation ceremonies are the culmination of students’ hard work and commitment, and a moment to celebrate the completion of their Cambridge degree.