Events in CUSPE Events during 2011
Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange (CUSPE) is a student-run society founded in 2012 by PhD students and post docs at the University of Cambridge. The society will build on the success of the CONNECTIONS lecture series, which brings prominent speakers to the University to discuss current topics in the research world which intersect with key policy issues.
Science in emergencies
Mr Andrew Miller, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, and Chair of the Science and Technology Committee, will deliver a lecture on ‘Science in Emergencies’ on 3 March 2011.
Drivers, challenges and approaches to innovation in the construction sector
A lecture by Professor Jeremy Watson, Chief Scientific Advisor of the Department for Communities and Local Government, and Global Research Director of Arup
Efficiency, sufficiency, growth: Which way to a low carbon economy?
How much carbon do we need to emit to live well? What universal living standards can we look forward to in future decades, if we have to drastically reduce carbon emissions?
Science in the service of the developing world
A lecture by Professor Christopher Whitty, Chief Scientific Adviser and Director Research & Evidence at the UK Department for International Development (DfID).
The challenges of cyber warfare
Professor Sir Mark Welland, Professor Paul Cornish and Mr David Smart will discuss cyber warfare.
The future of energy: Views and approaches by government and industry
In this lecture Professor David MacKay, FRS, Chief Scientific Advisor for DECC and Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and Christof Rühl, Group Chief Economist and Vice President of BP will discuss the future of energy.