The 5th Annual Cambridge Autism Research Lecture: Presented by John Harris and chaired by Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
Date: 15th October 2025
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm (doors open from 5pm)
Location: Winstanley Lecture Theatre - Trinity College, Cambridge
The Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge, will be welcoming John Harris for a special talk about his recent book, Maybe I’m Amazed: A Story of Love and Connection in Ten Songs. In this memoir, John shares the deeply personal journey of how music opened up new worlds to his autistic son, one song at a time.
John is a distinguished journalist, critic, and author, best known for his regular column in The Guardian, where he writes on politics, culture, and music.
His writing has also appeared in a wide range of other publications, including Rolling Stone, Mojo, Q, The Independent, New Statesman, and The Times. John has authored several influential books and his work is widely respected for its deep empathy, nuanced critique, and ability to connect cultural phenomena with broader social and political trends.
The Annual Cambridge Autism Research Lecture is a seminar series that brings together leading voices in autism research alongside autistic people and parents sharing their lived experiences. Past speakers have included Judy Singer, Prof. Jason Arday, Prof. Holden Thorp, and Daniel Tammet.
This event is free and open to all. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
