MA Children's Book Illustration Show
19 - 29 February 2020, 00:00
- Cambridge
- Free
The annual exhibition by graduating MA Children's Book Illustration students.
February
Policing and Intelligence Co-operation: the UK Experience
26 February 2020, 17:30 - 19:00
- Chelmsford
- FREE
At the next PIER Public Lecture on Policing and Extremism, Lord Evans of Weardale, former Director General of the Security Service (MI5) will be speaking on 'Policing and Intelligence Co-operation: the UK Experience'.
Essex Book Festival Launch - Val McDermid
28 February 2020, 19:00 - 21:00
- Chelmsford
- £10 / £8 (27 yrs and under)
Val McDermid, Queen of Crime and number one bestselling author, joins us for the launch of Essex Book Festival. Perhaps best known for her Wire in the Blood series, Val will talk about her latest heart-pounding thriller.
March
Essex Book Festival - Jim Al-Khalili
3 March 2020, 19:00 - 20:30
- Chelmsford
- Tickets: £10 / £8 (27 yrs and under)
Quantum physicist, author and broadcaster, Jim Al-Khalili OBE FRS, joins us to talk about his debut novel, which combines rip-roaring storytelling and mind-expanding science.
Ways of Visual Storytelling
4 - 26 March 2020, 00:00
- Cambridge
- Free
An interactive exhibition showcasing contemporary and creative methods of visual story-telling.
The Biosphere Project
4 - 26 March 2020, 00:00
- Cambridge
- Free
A visually enthralling exhibition acting as a platform to raise awareness about the issue of the preservation of Earth.
Partners in crime (reduction)
4 March 2020, 12:30 - 14:00
- Cambridge
- Free
Hear from Prof Sam Lundrigan, Director of our Policing Institute for the Eastern Region, about how ARU researchers have been working with the police to improve responses to crime.
Women Rising in STEM - past, present and future
10 March 2020, 17:30 - 20:30
- Cambridge
- Free
The Rising Network proudly presents Women Rising in STEM – Past, Present and Future, an interactive mentoring event spotlighting on inspirational women in science.
Drink spiking myths, truths, and advances in forensic science
10 March 2020, 18:30 - 19:30
- Cambridge
- Free
Public awareness and media attention surrounding drink spiking has seen a 108% rise in reporting of incidents in the UK during the past three years. Dr Lata Gautam and Christopher Davies discuss how delays in reporting may lead to problems with confirming incidents with forensic techniques.
A woman's worth: exploring the gender divide in Pakistani culture
10 March 2020, 18:30 - 19:30
- Cambridge
- Free
Dr Sabina Akram, who was born and raised in England, highlights the struggles Asian women often face in their communities relating to expectations of getting married and starting a family.