Abstract

Six post-doctoral researchers will present their new research projects at a free one-day symposium. These six projects are part of an AHRC ‘Connecting with Collections’ initiative that aims to transform access to the exceptional collections and research resources of the University Museums and Botanic Garden.

Keynote speaker: Dr Sam Alberti, Director of Museums and Archives at the Royal College of Surgeons, including Hunterian Museum.

Six researchers: Leena Rana, Fitzwilliam Museum; Aaron Jaffer, Fitzwilliam Museum; Rebecca Wade, Museum of Classical Archaeology; Pippa Lacey, Cambridge University Botanic Garden; Seb Falk, Whipple Museum of the History of Science; Lorna Richardson, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and Museum of Zoology.

Registration from 09:00. Lunch and refreshments provided.

Booking essential, via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/4511522084#

For more details about the symposium visit: http://connectingwithcollections.wordpress.com/symposium/

For more information about the researchers visit: http://connectingwithcollections.wordpress.com/