Learn with us for free at the Cambridge Festival 2026 

University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) is proud to be a part of this year's Cambridge Festival. Want to get a taste of what it's like to learn with us? Join us for our talks, workshops and more.
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PACE at the Cambridge Festival 

Every year, the Cambridge Festival (16 March to 2 April 2026) opens the University of Cambridge to everyone, celebrating the arts, sciences and world-changing ideas with free, public-access events. As the University’s leading provider of accessible learning, we're excited to be running select sessions during the first week of this year’s festival. From reimagining Wuthering Heights to exploring political dramas, tackling inequalities in education to debating the human edge over AI. Ready to learn with us? See you there. 

What to expect  

  • Free events led by our world-leading Cambridge academics 
  • A mix of inspiring talks, panel sessions and interactive workshops 
  • A wide range of topics including AI, philosophy, social science, creative writing, healthcare and more
  • New to PACE? Experience our teaching in action, meet our academics and explore whether one of our 250 accessible courses might be right for you

Upcoming Sessions

Event Image: The Human edge over AI 27/03/26

The Human Edge over AI

Can Machines Master the Messiness of Meaning? Join from 5pm UK Time on Friday 27 March.
Virtual
Drama for Divided Times Event Content
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Drama in Divided Times

Has prestige TV replaced theatre as the primary medium for provoking political debate? Join from 5pm UK Time on Tuesday ...
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Past Sessions

Event Image: Shut up and Write 1

Shut up and Write! Drop-in Session

Join this relaxed and collaborative group-writing session, open to all levels of experience from 2-3pm UK Time on Tuesda...
Virtual
Event Image: Feedback that Empowers. 24/03/26

Feedback that Empowers

Expand your creative writing toolkit to give stronger feedback in this online workshop hosted by Professional and Contin...
Virtual
Event Image: Shut up and write 2

Shut up and Write! Drop-in Session

Join this relaxed and collaborative group-writing session, open to all levels of experience from 5-6pm UK Time on Tuesda...
Virtual
Event Image: Wuthering Heights, Again 24/03/26

Wuthering Heights, Again

How to reimagine Brontë for a new century. Join from 6pm UK Time on Tuesday 24 March.
Virtual

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