11:00am on Saturday 21 March4:30pm on Thursday 26 March
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Meet outside the Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RP
Dissect untold stories and explore the ethical questions behind some of Cambridge’s most influential scientific discoveries on this unique walking tour. This collaboration between the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science and the Public and Uncomfortable Cambridge traces the city’s scientific history, from splitting the atom to uncovering the structure of DNA. Along the way, your guide will encourage participants to reflect on what lies behind these breakthroughs: the unintended consequences of scientific progress; the financial and social structures that shape research; ethical grey areas; and the ways these discoveries continue to echo in science today. Explore both iconic landmarks and lesser-known sites that reveal how science is shaped by funding, experimentation, technology, personal bias, and global inequality - as well as the breakthroughs and consequences that result. Each tour is led by university researchers who are passionate about Cambridge, its residents, and its diverse past. Our well-researched and intellectually stimulating tours are designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion amongst participants. Our tours are one of the 'things to do' in Cambridge and are a highly engaging and fun way to discover the iconic city. Tour recommended for age 12 and older. ITINERARY: The Pitt Building & Corpus Christi College Whipple Museum Cavendish Lab Guildhall/Market Hill Gonville & Caius College Trinity College 19-20 Portugal Place St. John's College, Old Divinity School Please note that this walking tour does not include entry into any colleges. ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mildly uneven pavement and crowding in the city centre. Distance walked is less than one mile. There are moments for sitting/leaning against walls throughout this tour. Toilets are available at local pubs if required, but we recommend attending to needs before the tour. We do not have microphones or other amplifying audio equipment but strive to accommodate diverse needs to the best of our ability. Please let us know of any accommodations required when you register.
