Bredon House

Science Society (Media Collection)

This archive features recordings of most Science Society webinars from Lent 2020 onward.

Bredon House

Adaptations of Antarctic Marine Animals and Changing Environments
Professor Lloyd Peck (Science Leader of Biodiversity, Evolution and Adaptation Team, British Antarctic Survey & Fellow of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý)

Watch the recording from 11 June 2021

 

Ageing in Harmony: Music’s Impact on Health & Well-being in Older Adults
Bill Ahessy (Heath Service Executive, Ireland)

Watch the recording from 21 May 2021

 

The keys to the past: a mixed-methods approach to reconstructing the 1812 eruption of La Soufrière St. Vincent
Dr Jazmin Scarlett (Independent Researcher)

Watch the recording from 14 May 2021

 

Diseases without Borders: what can we do to combat the next pandemic
Professor James Wood (Head of Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Fellow of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý)

Watch the recording from 7 May 2021

 

Stories from Tree Rings
Dr Claudia Hartl (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz)

Watch the recording from 30 April 2021

 

Empire in Mesopotamia… Felled by Dust?
Dr Stacy Carolin (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge)

Watch the recording from 19 March 2021

 

Challenges in Building a Career in Discoveries and Their Translation; Journey to the Unknown
Professor Hala Zreiqat (University of Sydney)

Watch the recording from 12 March 2021

 

Back to the Future: Ice Cores and Climate Science
Dr Helene Hoffmann (Junior Research Fellow, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý)

Watch the recording from 26 February 2021

 

Designing Emotionally Intelligent Social Robots for Applications Involving Children
Ms De'Aira Bryant (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Watch the recording from 19 February 2021

 

Scientific Publishing and the Academic Incentive Structure
Mr Ben Farrar (PhD student, University of Cambridge)

Watch the recording from 12 February 2021

 

Causes and Consequences of Gut Microbiome Variation in Wild Birds
Dr Gabrielle Davidson (Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge & Junior Research Fellow, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý)

Watch the recording from 4 December 2020

 

Developing New Genomics Technologies to Map DNA Epigenetic Modifications in Human, Parasites and Cancer
Dr Sergio Martinez Cuesta (Research Associate, University of Cambridge)

Watch the recording from 27 November 2020

 

Interpretable Machine Learning in Oncology: From Bench to Bedside
Dr Zohreh Shams (Former Junior Research Fellow, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, University of Cambridge)

Watch the recording from 20 November 2020

 

Martian Deserts on Earth
Anika Mehlis (Analogue Astronaut at Austrian Space Forum & Universität Bielefeld)

Watch the recording from 13 November 2020

 

The Science of Compassion in Healthcare
Dr Sophie Ames (Clinical Psychologist)

Watch the recording from 6 November 2020

 

Seeing What Everybody Thinks but Seeing What No One has Thought
Professor Rana Dajani (Hashemite University)

Watch the recording from 30 October 2020

 

Popping For Parkinson's: The Power of Dance
Mr Simone Sistarelli (Founder of Popping For Parkinson's)

Watch the recording from 23 October 2020

 

Sustainability, Welfare, and Political Change
Professor Donald M. Broom (Emeritus Professor of Animal Welfare, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge)

Watch the recording from 12 June 2020

 

 

Why Can't I Get Rid of This Belief?
Dr Anabela Pinto (Research Associate, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý)

Watch the recording from 5 June 2020

 

 

Working in Research Through the COVID-19 Crisis
Professor Gordon Dougan (Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge and Fellow at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý)

Watch the recording from 29 May 2020

 

 

How to Breed Better Politicians
Dr Joel Peck (Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge)

Watch the recording from 15 May 2020

 

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A triptych of abstract images: a smooth round stone nestled in a curved rock, distorted eyeglass frames scattered on a white background, and a high-contrast black and white microscopic image resembling organic or cellular structures.

Art Exhibition: ÐÔÊӽ紫ýat 60

21/06/2025 at 10.00

Celebrating Wolfson’s 60th anniversary year, this exhibition highlights the range of artistic disciplines and styles that have made up our exhibitions over the years.

People are gathered on a sunny lawn outside Wolfson's buildings, sitting on blankets and benches, chatting and socializing.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Garden Party 2025

22/06/2025 at 14.30

Join us at ÐÔÊӽ紫ýfor an afternoon of music and light refreshments in the College grounds!

Two young men are pictured side by side: one smiling in front of a brick wall, the other looking thoughtful in a wooded area while wearing glasses and a suit with a purple scarf.

The Mary Bevan Recital: Jack Marley (saxophone) & Aidan Módica (piano)

22/06/2025 at 19.00

Join us for our annual Mary Bevan concert with prize winners of the prestigious Cambridge University Concerto Competition.

A group of people stands outdoors near a table with books and papers, attentively reading or listening during a gathering.

WolfWords Launch and Poetry Reading

27/06/2025 at 11.00

Please come and join us for the launch of this year's WolfWords poetry anthologywhich brings together poems from the entire ÐÔÊӽ紫ýcommunity.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ýChampagne Credit Ian Olsson

Wolfson's 60th Birthday Party

27/06/2025 at 18.30

Come party like it's 1965 as we celebrate Wolfson's 60th birthday!

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