This year's lecture is to be given by Caro Howell MBE with the title: War and Peace: The role of Imperial War Museums in the twenty-first century. 

Eighty years after the end of the Second World War, Caro explores the role of IWM (Imperial War Museums) in relation to its historic remit, its relevance for today’s audiences, and the challenge of running a war museum at a time of increased conflict around the world.

Caro Howell has been Director General of IWM since May 2023. She is a Trustee of the IWM Development Trust and Vice President of the American Air Museum in Britain. Previously, she was Director of the Foundling Museum in 2011-23. 

About the Ramsay Murray lecture series

The Ramsay Murray lecture is Selwyn’s annual most prestigious lecture, which looks at issues of history and current events.

Click here to learn more about the origin and history of the lecture series.

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Location and timing details

The event takes place at the Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium, Selwyn College, Grange Road, CB3 9DQ. It is pictured below, as seen from above from Grange Road.

The Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium is located on the corner of West Road and Grange Road and can be accessed via the gate to Ann’s Court on Grange Road. The Auditorium will be signposted —  but the Selwyn College Porters, located in the Lodge by the main entrance, will be more than happy to help direct you if you have trouble finding the auditorium.

Doors will open at 5:20pm. Please be seated by 5:25pm as the event will start promptly at 5:30pm. We expect to finish by 6:30pm at the latest.

If you are arriving by bike, you may lock your bicycles on the railings by the Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium.

Please note that photographs will be taken during this event and the audience may be visible at certain points on the livestream.