The 2022 Giulio Regeni Memorial Lecture

To honour the memory of Giulio Regeni 6 years after his kidnap and murder in Cairo, the Cambridge University Italian Society invites Dr Elisabetta Brighi (University of Westminster) to deliver the annual Giulio Regeni Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 1 pm.

The title of the lecture is: ‘Illusions of democracy – Europe and Egypt between interests, rights, and violence’.

Booking is required to attend the lecture. Purchase your ticket for free on Eventbrite.

Raccontare di storia in qualsiasi modo – Interview with Alessandro Vanoli

“Recounting history in several ways. How I got rid of footnotes without throwing them away.”

Thursday, 20 January 20225 pm UK, we will have the opportunity to interview Alessandro Vanoli and talk about his career and transition from the academic sphere to the job of communicator.

A historian and writer, he aims to communicate the beauty of history and the importance of diversity through books, theater plays, press, radio, and media to the public.

The interview will be held in Italian and broadcast live on the Cambridge University Italian Society YouTube channel.

End-of-term Aperitivo x Hellenic & Portuguese societies

Join us at La Piazza by Signorelli’s – Grafton Centre next Friday, December the 3rd, starting at 7 pm for our last aperitivo of 2021!

Join us at La Piazza by Signorelli’s – Grafton Centre next Friday, December the 3rd, starting at 7 pm for our last aperitivo of 2021!

Early-bid tickets are available to purchase online till Wednesday, 1st of December, 4pm. Don’t miss the opportunity!

Italian Play – Call for Participants

“Teatro significa vivere davvero quello che gli altri, nella vita, recitano male.” ― Eduardo De Filippo

Are you interested in the beauty of acting? Do you want an opportunity to perform in an Italian-language show? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!

Renowned professional theatre director Ludovico Nolfi is returning to Cambridge to put on another Italian classic, written by Eduardo De Filippo.

The initial workshop will be held online and is open to everyone!

If you would like to take part in the workshop, please fill this form by the 24 November or contact us for more information at cuitaliansoc@gmail.com.

Italian-Polish Formal Dinner

We are delighted to announce a formal swap with the Polish Society, which will be held on Friday, 19 November at Emmanuel College at 7:30 pm.

Member tickets cost £19, non-member tickets are £21, and it is BYOB. Guests can either bring wine themselves or bottles can be bought in the College buttery.

To reserve your tickets through the Italian society, and let us know if any dietary requirements, please fill out this form by 15 November.