Community and family events

'Making Nature' exhibition at Wellcome Collection

Thursday 1 December - Sunday 21 May 2017

The question of how humans relate to other animals has captivated philosophers, anthropologists, scientists, ethicists and artists for centuries.This collection will bring together over 100 objects from literature, film, taxidermy and photography to examine what we think, feel and value about other species and the consequences this has for the world around us.

Brilliant Images: Paintings from our art collection

Friday 2 December - Saturday 18 February 2017

A display of paintings from our art collection, including Brill collection works. It will also look at the history of the Art Gallery over the past 111 years, the role it has played in the Museum and Heritage Service, and highlight stories of some of the paintings that have been displayed there on previous occasions.

RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch

Friday 27 January - Monday 30 January 2017

RSPB national survey across all University sites.

Daniel Clark - organ

Saturday 28 January 2017, 7.30pm

This formidable organist plays music by Bach, Schumann, Widor and others.

Orchard maintenance at Dorich House Museum with the Urban Orchard Project

Wednesday 1 February 2017, 12.30pm - 4.00pm

Dorich House Museum

Volunteer to learn about orchard maintenance.

Woodland management with the Environment Trust

Saturday 11 February 2017, 10.00am - 4.30pm

Kingston Hill campus

Learn about the removal of bramble roots to help the woodland ground cover species.

Wildlife walk photo competition

Monday 20 February - Sunday 26 February 2017

Take a walk each morning and submit photos tof the wildlife you spot.

Variety Cafe: Phil Brookes

Wednesday 22 February 2017, 1.15pm - 2.00pm

Rose Theatre

Free lunchtime concerts supported by Kingston University.