IF Retreat: Navigating changing times

Join us at Jesus College, Cambridge for a weekend designed for those eager to explore personal, professional, and intellectual growth. Whether you're an empty nester, a senior professional contemplating your next steps, or simply seeking space to reflect, the unique historic environment of Jesus College will provide both the intellectual nourishment and the reflective space needed to chart your next chapter.

Programme of lectures and workshops 

‘Wartime for the planet: Living in the age of the Anthropocene’ - Prof Duncan Kelly 

Society 2.0: The human impact of emerging technologies - Dr Aisha Sobey 

Making transformative choices: A moral philosopher advises - Dr Farbod Akhlaghi

Navigating difficult conversations: Lessons from a peacemaker on dialogue and conflict resolution - Jonathan Cohen

Dialogue workshop: The art of having difficult conversations - Jonathan Cohen and Dr Eleanor O'Gorman 

Ecocriticism: The relationship of people, nature, and words - Dr Lisa Mullen 

Writing workshop: Tasting life twice - Menna van Praag and Emily Winslow 

Social offerings

Experience a Cambridge College and form relationships with your fellow participants during a range of social activities throughout the weekend. These will include:

• A formal dinner in a historic Jesus College dining room
• A visit to Jesus College Chapel
• Walks along the nature trail
• Yoga and meditation.

We hope you decide to join us for this incredible weekend, and that you leave with a sense of rest, rejuvenation, and a renewed sense of curiosity, purpose, and shared community.

Retreat information

The Retreat includes a two-night stay in our West Court accommodation, meals from Friday lunch to Sunday lunch inclusive, as well as tea and coffee during the day. More details about the Retreat schedule, including information about lecturers and social activities, will be released as the date approaches. 

The total fee per person is £1500. A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to hold your place. For full terms and conditions, please see our website.

The Retreat will be facilitated by Dr Eleanor O'Gorman. If you have any questions about the Retreat, please email us at if-retreats@jesus.cam.ac.uk.

Please note: there are no day tickets available for this Retreat. We are offering a residential retreat experience, and are looking at developing day/non-residential retreats in the future.