Tea & Talk with Rowan Huntley & Dr Joanne Johnson: 'Through Ice and Fire'
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Tea & Talk with Rowan Huntley & Dr Joanne Johnson: 'Through Ice and Fire'

By The Polar Museum

Join artist Rowan Huntley and Dr Joanne Johnson for a free talk at The Polar Museum on Thursday 16 October

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Location

The Polar Museum

Lensfield Road Cambridge CB2 1ER United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • Ages 16+
  • In person

About this event

Science & Tech • Science

Rowan Huntley is the artist behind the upcoming special exhibition at the Polar Museum, Through Ice and Fire, which explores the scientific work of Dr Joanne Johnson of British Antarctic Survey. Both Rowan and Joanne will speak on their experiences leading up to the creation of the exhibition and the important science behind the art.

Image credits:

  1. Rowan Huntley
  2. Joanne Johnson climbing through volcanic rocks at Mount Moses, Hudson Mountains, West Antarctica. Photo: Tom King

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cost to attend?

We are proud to offer this as a free event and we would never want cost to be a barrier to you attending. If you have the capacity, we would greatly appreciate a suggested donation to the museum of £5 per person to help these events continue.

How long will the talk last?

Refreshments will be available in the Lecture Theatre from 1:45pm and the talk will begin at 2:00pm. The talk will last around 30-40 minutes followed by time for questions and conversation. We will wrap up around 3:00pm. We hope you'll also visit the Polar Museum, which is open from 10am - 4pm.

I'm not an academic, can I still attend?

Yes! This event is designed for a non-academic audience but still prioritises the chance to learn something new or dive deeper into an interesting subject area. Feel free to bring a notepad and pen or just an open mind.

Do you have parking facilities?

Unfortunately we cannot offer parking facilities, however please do get in touch regarding any access requirements.

Will you have refreshments?

We will have hot drinks and biscuits for you to enjoy. Please get in touch if you have specific dietary needs.

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The Polar Museum

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Oct 16 · 2:00 PM GMT+1