We all subscribe to identities that are in permanent states of flux, personally and politically. This year's Festival of Ideas will aim to address the most important identity crises of the day.
- Malavika Andersen, Festival of Ideas Coordinator
The Festival - which runs from 20 October to 2 November - will focus on ‘Identities’, and features leading thinkers, academics, writers and performers including Ha-Joon Chang, Professor Sir Richard Evans, Ben Okri, Carol Ann Duffy, Caroline Criado-Perez, Alexander McCall Smith and Bridget Christie.
Now in its seventh year, the Festival aims to explore some of the most essential and thought-provoking ideas of our time, from rising nationalism, gender and racial politics to digital rights and innovation. It celebrates the very best of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Over 250 events ranging from talks, debates and film screenings to exhibitions and comedy nights are held in lecture halls, theatres, museums and galleries around Cambridge and entry to many is free.
The Festival continues to develop its special mix of events for all ages, with an exciting programme for young people and families that accompanies the events offered for adult audiences. The Festival team are collaborating with the University of Cambridge Museums and partners across Cambridge to kick off a month-long cultural season, Curating Cambridge. For the first time, they are also partnering with the Women of the World Festival with a special day of events on gender politics, including a panel discussion on cyberbullying with feminist campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez, herself the victim of internet 'trolls'. The Women of the World Festival celebrates women’s achievements and discusses the obstacles that prevent them from achieving their full potential and contributing to the world.
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