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News and events for voluntary sector groups
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There are many free events at the University of Cambridge this term, as well as those involving staff and students volunteering in community organisations.
We also include information about submitting project ideas to the University's Community Knowledge Exchange; and information from Anglia Ruskin University on their courses for the voluntary sector.
Photo credit: Sir Cam (Flickr)
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Events
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Cambridge Science Festival
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12 - 25 March
Booking is now open for the Cambridge Science Festival, a celebration of the boundaries being broken in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The 2012 programme features two weeks of free evening talks for adults and a mix of interactive family fun at open days on 17, 18 and 24 March, with events from mini hovercrafts to Robin Ince’s ‘Bad science book club.’
The 2012 Festival includes both drop-in and pre book events. For booking, more information and updates, visit our website, and don’t forget to follow along on Facebook. Questions? Email or tel: 01223 766766.
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Cabaret evening with FLACK
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8 February
7.30pm
The Guildhall
University of Cambridge students including the group Students in Free Enterprise have been working with FLACK to support homeless people living in Cambridge to achieve their potential. FLACK is a resource for training, support and access to Cambridge’s homeless community, as well as a monthly magazine featuring University events and local listings along with articles and artwork. The magazine is produced and written exclusively by Cambridge’s homeless community.
Tonight, join FLACK for “Through the Pinhole,” a cabaret evening of film, spoken word, music and visual art showcasing the talents of the City’s homeless community. A soft drink is included and wine will be available for purchase.
Admission £8.
Tickets available on the door
Website
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Piano Recital Fundraiser for Whitworth House
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13 May
7.30pm
West Road Concert Hall
Since 1998, Whitworth House has provided support for vulnerable, homeless young women, offering secure accommodation in a family environment and assisting them toward training, employment and independent living.
A piano recital by David Earl in May will mark the final event in the Friends of Whitworth House Extension Appeal. Join the Mayor, the Mayoress and the Friends of Whitworth House to hear Earl’s performance of works by Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Debussy, as well as Earl’s own composition.
Tickets £15 from adcticketing, tel: 01223 300085. For more information please visit website
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Student research projects
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Cambridge Community Knowledge Exchange
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Student researchers have recently completed projects for Cambridge Past, Present and Future and Cambridgeshire Older People's Reference Group. If your voluntary group would like to suggest a project idea for student researchers, please visit our Knowledge Exchange pages and fill in a request form.
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Study opportunities
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Study Charity and Social Enterprise Management at Anglia Ruskin University
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News from Anglia Ruskin University: The Cert HE Charity and Social Enterprise Management is a practical university level course, designed by Anglia Ruskin and the third sector to develop the skills and knowledge required for management in charities, social enterprises, co-operatives and similar organisations.
The course aims to develop practical know-how and work-based skills as well as a strategic and academic outlook within a third sector context. The course is online and supported by two workshops at the Cambridge campus.
The next intake for the course will be May 2012. Applications are invited from people working within the third sector (including paid employees, trustees and board members), as well as public sector staff in services moving towards a mutual or social enterprise model. To learn more and apply, visit website.
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