Biennial Penrose Lecture: The architecture of life

Nov 10, 2026 5:30 PM
Location: Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School, St John’s College
Date and time:
November 10, 2026 5:30 PM
Professor Ray Goldstein

Cambridge biophysicist Professor Raymond E Goldstein FRS will give the Biennial Penrose Lecture in honour of the renowned mathematician, physicist and Nobel Laureate, Sir Roger Penrose.

Professor Goldstein, Alan Turing Professor of Complex Physical Systems in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge, and Director of the GK Batchelor Laboratory, will give the third lecture in the Penrose series, titled The architecture of life.

The lecture, which will be followed by a Q&A and reception, is open to all members of the University.

The closing date to apply for tickets is Wednesday 4 November, and early registration is advisable. An email will be sent ahead of the event to confirm places.

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