All events start at 7.30pm unless otherwise specified.
Other events may be added to the programme. Details will be included in the list once when we know them.
| October 7th | Discussion: Practical Methods for Reaching the Stars | R Common Room, Sidney Sussex |
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| Space appears a lot in science fiction, but the methods for actually getting there are usually glossed over. We'll take a look at some of the more realistic portrayals space travel, and see what modern science has to say on the subject. | ||
| October 14th | Discussion: 101 Ways to Kill a Dalek | R Common Room, Sidney Sussex |
| Doctor Who was many people's first exposure to science fiction, and with the BBC's revival of the series this promises to be the case for a new generation as well. Come talk about timelords, baddies and police boxes both old and new. | ||
| October 21st | "Showing": War of the Worlds | AA28 Foundress Court, Pembroke |
| Come and listen with CUSFS to the excellent radio adaptation of this sci-fi classic, alleged to have caused mass hysteria when first broadcast in America. | ||
| October 23rd | Cinema Trip: Stardust | Vue Cinema, Grafton Centre |
| By popular demand, CUSFS shall go and see this promising adaptation of a fantasy story by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman. "In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm." | ||
| October 28th | Discussion: Starship Captains | R Common Room, Sidney Sussex |
| There are those who claim that a generation is defined by its Star Trek captain, with societal change reflected in the progression from the cowboyish Kirk to the diplomatic Picard and so on. A starship's captain is at the heart of much space opera, especially on television, and more recently Firefly's screen-filling Malcolm Reynolds has invoked a new interest in the post. Come to CUSFS and talk about starship captains old and new. | ||
| MONDAY November 5th, 6:45pm | Fireworks and V for Vendetta | Midsummer Common |
| Our traditional trip to the annual Cambridge firework display on Midsummer Common, following which those who wish shall watch the excellent and appropriate film, V for Vendetta; there will be cake and mead. | ||
| November 11th | Discussion: Cyborgs vs. Genetic Engineering | R Common Room, Sidney Sussex |
| Many of us will remember cowering in fear from the Terminator, but modern monsters (and heroes) are more likely to be biological creations. How should CUSFS create its next world-conquering army? | ||
| November 18th | Discussion: Favourite Short Story, nominations for Hall of Fame, Booksale Books | AA26 Foundress Court, Pembroke |
| Short stories have played a crucial part in the development of science fiction, and unlike novels they can be read in their entirety at a meeting (please only bring those which fall into this category; I suggest a maximum length of 5-10 minutes or about 15 pages). So, bring a favourite to discuss, or just come along to listen to some of the best. We will also be taking nominations for this year's CUSFS hall of fame, a list of the best authors, stories etc. in various categories, to be voted on by the society over the next two weeks. | ||
| November 25th | Discussion: Practical Methods of Space Combat | R Common Room, Sidney Sussex |
| Space, as the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy memorably told us, is really big; noises do not travel there, and enemy spaceships are unlikely to be brightly lit for your convenience. How would an actual space battle go? | ||
| November 30th 8:30pm | Games Evening, Hall of Fame announcements | Burrell's Field Common Room |
| Our famous games evening; we shall play a variety of superb games including RoboRally - feel free to bring along your own favourites. We shall also announce the results of voting on this year's Hall of Fame. | ||
Last recorded update: 16th November 2007, by Michael Donaghy
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