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Italian x Belgian formal dinner
🇮🇹🇧🇪 Italian × Belgian Society Formal Swap 🇧🇪🇮🇹 Ciao everyone 💖 We’re teaming up with the Belgian Society for a Formal Hall swap at Christ’s College on the 15th October ✨ Come along for a nice excuse to dress up, have dinner in one of Cambridge’s beautiful halls, and meet some new people from both
Start of Term Aperitivo
We are happy to invite you to our signature 𝐀𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐨 (Italian-style = 🍹) 📆 Date: Friday 23rd October🕑 Time: 7 pm – 10.30 pm📍 Location: Old Labs of Newnham College (Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DF) 🍹 Your ticket includes two drinks of your choice – Aperol Spritz or soft drink – (and some snacks 🥨) Ticket Prices
Cinema ItaSoc
We are excited to announce the first screening of our new Cinema initiative, aiming to bring more Italian cinema to Cambridge!Organised by the Cambridge University Italian Society and the Italian Section of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of London.A big thank you to Martina @smartis_3,
Aperitivo Nights
A look back at some of our CUIS Aperitivi, bringing together students, members and friends for relaxed evenings of drinks, conversation and good company. Our aperitivi are a chance to meet new people, catch up with familiar faces and enjoy a little taste of the Italian social tradition here in Cambridge. One of the simplest –
Theatre Workshop 2026
Join us for The Split Mask, a practical theatre workshop led by Italian theatre director Ludovico Nolfi, exploring the poetic body through the worlds of Eduardo De Filippo and Luigi Pirandello. Across two weekends, participants will work with the body, voice and sensory presence on stage, moving from physical and expressive training to the contrasting theatrical languages of
Truth for Giulio Regeni
After 10 years, finally a verdict: a legal milestone that will set a precedent around the world. Today, as from the very first day, the Cambridge University Italian Society stands firmly alongside the Regeni family. Thank you to everyone who was able to be there, and to those who were there in spirit. 💛
Book Talk by Alessandro D’Avenia
A Unique Journey with Alessandro D’Avenia: “Resisti cuore, l’odissea e l’arte di essere mortali” Join us for an unforgettable evening of reflection and inspiration with Alessandro D’Avenia as he takes us on a deep journey through his latest work, “Resisti cuore, l’Odissea e l’arte di essere mortali”.In this talk, D’Avenia will explore Homer’s epic Odyssey,
Brain Drain: In conversation with economist Michele Boldrin
Join us for a lecture with Michele Boldrin @boldrinmichele , Professor in Economics at Washington University in St. Louis, who will explore the global issue of talent migration and its impact on society and the economy. “Brain Drain, Intellectual Diaspora and Socioeconomic Decline” A reflection upon intellectual diaspora and its contribution to socioeconomic decline, a phonomenon that
Academic Breakfast with former Director-General of CERN Fabiola Gianotti
It is a great pleasure to invite you all to a special breakfast with Dr Fabiola Gianotti, former Director-General of CERN. 📅Wednesday 24 June ⏰9am📍Lucia Windsor Room, Newnham College (map in the 2nd pic)☕️ Light refreshments provided Please note that this event is open to members of the Cambridge University Italian Society and the wider academic
Pizza Night
A look back at one of our CUIS Pizza Nights, bringing together students, members and friends for an evening of authentic Italian pizza, drinks and good company. We are always happy to create opportunities for the community to meet in a relaxed setting and enjoy a proper Italian pizzata together. A simple evening, but one of our favourites