Past Events

Emma Connects: Monthly Puzzle

Bobby Seagull's latest puzzle (No. 79) takes inspiration from the BBC competition Strictly Come Dancing, which reaches a conclusion in the coming weeks. The puzzle can be found here and the answer will be revealed on 14th December.

Bobby's last puzzle (No. 78) took inspiration from the five-day festival of Diwali. The answer was revealed on 30th November.

Solutions to all of Bobby's previous puzzles can be found in the PDF link below.

• Weekly Puzzle Solutions 78.pdf

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with Ryan Walter (2021): All enduring businesses are social enterprises

6:00pm – Zoom

Ryan Walter (2021) led an informative and practical workshop and discussion entitled All enduring businesses are social enterprises: how to start one.

Emmanuel Society Culture Club - A visit to the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge

4:45pm – Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0HA

Members enjoyed the opportunity to visit Cambridge's Institute of Astronomy for a special guided tour and talk with Paul Fellows, Chair of the Cambridge Astronomical Association (1982). The guided visit comprised a tour of the historic buildings and telescope observatory, and a talk by Paul on the discovery of planets beyond the solar system. The clear evening provided the chance to look up at the night sky through the telescopes and to learn to navigate the constellations.

Emmanuel Society AGM

6:00pm

The Emmanuel Society AGM was held in the Harrods' Room on 17 November. Members who joined dined at High Table following the meeting.

• AGM 2023 All Papers.pdf

• AGM 2023 Minutes.pdf

Handel's Messiah from Scratch

2:00pm – Emmanuel College Chapel

The afternoon provided the latest opportunity to enjoy a sing- and play-through of Handel’s Messiah 'from Scratch' (on no rehearsal!) in the College Chapel, conducted by Graham Walker, Director of Music. We were joined by the Chapel Choir and members of the Emmanuel College Music Society. Other singers and players joined in, and brave listeners came to hear the performance!

Burnaby Recital: Sophie Westbrooke (2017)

6:15pm – Emmanuel College Chapel (N.B. New Venue)

Sophie Westbrooke (2017) presented a programme of music for recorder at this term's Burnaby Recital. Sophie was a concerto finalist in the BBC Young Musician in 2014, and has performed across the UK and abroad in genres ranging from the 14th Century to the present day. Her programme featured music from the time of Sir Christopher Wren, by Purcell, Handel, Gibbons and others.

Performers: Sophie Westbrooke (recorder), Leo Appel (violin), Henrik Persson (viola da gamba), Apolline Khou (harpsichord).

Talk by Dr Jason Bell, author of Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada’s Greatest Spy

5:30pm – Queen's Building Lecture Theatre, Emmanuel College (N.B. New Venue)

Dr Jason Bell discussed his work in a special presentation, followed by a discussion and questions from the audience.

Dr Bell, PhD, is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Brunswick. He has served as Fulbright Professor in Germany (at Göttingen, Winthrop Bell’s alma mater), and has taught at universities in Belgium, the United States, and Canada. He was the first scholar granted exclusive access to Winthrop’s declassified espionage papers.

Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada’s Greatest Spy, the new book by Jason Bell, is informed by recently declassified documents, and is the first book to illuminate the exploits of Winthrop Bell, Agent A12.

Emmanuel Society Brussels Drinks

6:30pm – The 1040, Sofitel Brussels Europe, Place Jourdan, 1040, Brussels

Members from across matriculation years and subjects met in Brussels for a pleasant evening of conversation.

Emma Connects: Monthly Puzzle

Bobby Seagull's latest puzzle (No. 78) takes inspiration from Diwali, which is celebrated across five days this month. The puzzle can be found here. The answer will be revealed on 30th November.

Last month, Bobby's puzzle (No. 77) took inspiration from Emma alumnus and author Sebastian Faulks. The answer was revealed on 2nd November.

Solutions to all of Bobby's previous puzzles can be found in the PDF link below.

• Weekly Puzzle Solutions 77.pdf

Emmanuel Society Dinner in Liverpool

7:00pm – Hope Street Hotel, 40 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9DA

Members joined the Master and Dr Bendall for dinner in the boutique surroundings of Liverpool's magnificent Hope Street Hotel.

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with Dej Mahoney (1982): Realising Creative Value through Rights, Experience and Relationships

6:00pm – Zoom

Dej Mahoney led October's workshop, entitled 'Realising Creative Value through Rights, Experience and Relationships'. Dej is keen to explore the opportunities in entrepreneurship for those who are not savant inventors or online marketing prodigies, but who may simply be able to attach themselves to valuable intellectual properties and/or dynamic ventures through demonstrating relevant skills and leveraging fertile networks.

The Economic History of English Gardens

6:00pm – Zoom

Sir Roderick Floud gave an intriguing talk on the economic history of English gardens, with a special focus on the changes made to the Emma pond and paddock areas in the 1960s. Sir Roderick is an economic historian, with publications on topics as diverse as technological change, the use of IT in the study of history, the evolution of technical education and changes in human height, health and welfare.  He holds six honorary fellowships and degrees from Oxbridge and London institutions, was elected an Academician of the Social Sciences in 2000 and became a Fellow of the British Academy in 2002.

Emma Connects: Monthly Puzzle

Bobby Seagull's October puzzle (No. 77) takes inspiration from Emma alumnus and author Sebastian Faulks, and can be found here. The answer was revealed on 2nd November.

In September, Bobby presented a 'back-to-school' theme for his monthly puzzle (No. 76). The answer was revealed on 5th October. Solutions to all of Bobby's previous puzzles can be found in the PDF link below.

• Weekly Puzzle Solutions 76.pdf

Cambridge, Massachusetts: Members' Breakfast

7:00am – Sheraton Commander Hotel, 16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Members enjoyed breakfast with the Master and Dr Bendall in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with Rina Einy (2014)

6:00pm – Zoom

Rina Einy led September's workshop on the subject of 'sustainable fashion, an oxymoron?'.

Gathering of Members (2000, 2001 & 2002)

Members who matriculated in 2000, 2001 and 2002 enjoyed a reunion weekend at College.

Emmanuel Society London Drinks

6:00pm – Bunghole Cellars, 57 High Holborn, WC1V 6DT

Members gathered for our latest Drinks Party in London, providing a great opportunity for networking and the chance to catch up with one another.

William Morris Walking Tour of London with Lucinda Hawksley

5:45pm – Meet at Tesco, within Hammersmith Tube Station Precinct (Piccadilly & District Line)

Lucinda Hawksley led a walking tour about 'William Morris in West London', beginning in Hammersmith before seeing how rapidly the landscape changed back to that of Morris's time. There was a focus on his writing, the lives of the Morris family and their neighbours.

Dubai: Supper Party for Members, Family and Friends

7:00pm – Conrad Hotel, Sheikh Zayad Road, TC1, Dubai

Members based in Dubai joined the Master, Mrs Chalmers and Dr Bendall for supper.

Singapore: Sunday Lunch for Members, Family and Friends

12:00pm – Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore

Members based in Singapore joined the Master, Mrs Chalmers and Dr Bendall for lunch.

Sydney: Supper Party for Members, Family and Friends

7:00pm – Union & University Club, 25 Bent Street, Sydney

Members based in Sydney joined the Master, Mrs Chalmers and Dr Bendall for supper.

Emma Connects: Monthly Puzzle

Bobby Seagull presented a 'back to school'-inspired theme for his latest monthly puzzle (No. 76). The answer was revealed on 5th October. Solutions to all of Bobby's previous puzzles can be found in the PDF link below.

• Weekly Puzzle Solutions 75.pdf

Hong Kong: Sunday Lunch for Members, Family and Friends

12:00pm – Harcourt Suite, Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central

Members based in Hong Kong joined the Master, Mrs Chalmers and Dr Bendall for lunch.

Emma Connects: Monthly Puzzle

Bobby Seagull presented a summer-inspired theme for his latest monthly puzzle (No. 75) during this year's traditional holiday season. The answer was revealed on 7th September. Solutions to all of Bobby's previous puzzles can be found in the PDF link below.

• Weekly Puzzle Solutions 74.pdf

Emmanuel Society Culture Club Outing to the Polar Museum

1:00pm – Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1ER

The Culture Club enjoyed an outing to the ‘Ice from Above’ exhibition at the Polar Museum, including Zaria Forman’s remarkable large-scale artwork, ‘Lincoln Sea’, before moving to the Botanic Gardens for tea in the Garden Café.

Emma Connects: Monthly Puzzle

Bobby Seagull presented a tennis-inspired theme for his latest monthly puzzle (No. 74) during this year's Wimbledon Championships. The answer was revealed on 3rd August. Solutions to all of Bobby's previous puzzles can be found in the PDF link below.

• Weekly Puzzle Solutions 73.pdf

Frankland Society Event (virtual)

5:30pm

A virtual meeting of the Frankland Society took place to thank those who have generously pledged a legacy gift to Emmanuel.

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with James Kellett (2009)

6:00pm – Zoom

James Kellett led June's workshop on the subject of 'building as a non-technical founder'.  James is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Spot Ship, a SAAS platform bringing the world of ship broking into the 21st Century.

Old Emma v College Cricket

11:00am – Wilberforce Road Cricket Ground, CB3 0EQ

The annual Old Emma v College cricket match took place at the College's Wilberforce Road ground. The 2023 contest was played out in glorious sunshine and resulted in a very close finish!

Please click on the PDF link below to read the match report.

• Cricket Match Report 2023.pdf

Emma Connects: Monthly Puzzle

Bobby Seagull presented a University Challenge-inspired theme for his latest monthly puzzle (No. 73). The answer was revealed on 6th July. Solutions to all of Bobby's previous puzzles can be found in the PDF link below.

• Weekly Puzzle Solutions 72.pdf

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with Richard Taylor (1976)

6:00pm – Zoom

Richard Taylor led May's workshop on entrepreneurship that aims to solve the world’s most challenging problems.  In 2008, after half a lifetime in a big international business, Richard co-founded a bioenergy start-up in Brazil designed to avoid deforestation.

Emma Connects: Monthly Puzzle

Bobby Seagull presented a challenge with a coronation theme for his latest monthly puzzle (No. 72). The answer was revealed on 8th June. Solutions to all of Bobby's previous puzzles can be found in the PDF link below.

• Weekly Puzzle Solutions 71.pdf

Emmanuel Society Culture Club - A Day in Ely – Etheldreda, Saxon Ely, the Cathedral and Afternoon Tea

The Emmanuel Society celebrated the 1350th anniversary of the founding of the abbey at Ely by Etheldreda by arranging a day out for Members. This included a talk by Dr Charles Moseley as part of a visit to Ely Museum, followed by afternoon tea at the beautiful Almonry Restaurant, located within the medieval precinct of Ely Cathedral.

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with Jeremy Leong (2007)

6:00pm – Zoom

Jeremy Leong led April's workshop on Lifestyle entrepreneurship and pre-seed funding.

In 2017, Jeremy started up a new climbing centre in Cambridge - Rainbow Rocket - which is now mostly self-sufficient, with initial funding from his network. He has also been involved in pre-seed funding through the Enterprise Investment Scheme for two technology companies.

Supper in Chicago

6:30pm – Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604

The Master, Doug Chalmers, his wife, Helen, and the Development Director, Dr Sarah Bendall, were delighted to see Members at supper in Chicago as part of their tour of the USA.

Supper in Washington

6:30pm – Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008

The Master, Doug Chalmers, his wife, Helen, and the Development Director, Dr Sarah Bendall, were delighted to see Members at supper in Washington as part of their tour of the USA.

Gathering of Members (2008, 2009 & 2010)

We were delighted to welcome Members who matriculated between 2008 and 2010 back to Emma for the recent Gathering.

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with Alex Brooks (1998)

6:00pm

For our March workshop, we welcomed Alex Brooks, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Office at Field Doctor.

Intellectual Property Law Lecture

Professor Jeanne Fromer

6:00pm – Queen's Building Lecture Theatre

Professor Jeanne Fromer delivered the International Intellectual Property Lecture.  She is the Vice Dean and Walter J. Derenberg Professor of Intellectual Property Law, New York University School of Law and Faculty Co-Director of the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy.

London Drinks

6:00pm – Bunghole Cellars, 57 High Holborn, Holborn, WC1V 6DT

We enjoyed seeing Members at the annual drinks party in London, which provided a great opportunity to meet up again with fellow Emma alumni to chat, catch up and network.

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with Richard Hopkirk (1997)

5:30pm

For our February workshop, we welcomed Richard Hopkirk, VP of Engineering at sees.ai, a company working to engineer aerial intelligence, at scale.  He discussed his background, start up, and lessons learned.

Zoom with Rosanna Moseley Gore (1979) - Catharsis in Berlin: Bringing Two of the Six Million into the Light

6:00pm

This was a story of memories, and memories of memories, unfolding … through delving in a family archive too precious to destroy but too painful to open; through a distant and previously unknown relative setting in motion a train of events; through a retracing of journeys across Europe in 1939; to a moment in a quiet street in Berlin 80 years after two old people left their home for the last time.

This talk was recorded.  If you would like to receive a copy of the recording, please contact events@emma.cam.ac.uk

Entrepreneurs' Workshop with Ali Safari (2016)

6:00pm

For our January workshop, we welcomed Ali Safari, Founder and CEO of Farad.ai, a company that aims to make a lasting positive impact on the future of our planet, the global economy and local communities through innovation and developing great products.