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Michael Gove: The Meaning of Liberal Learning
The question of how best to educate the next generation has puzzled policy makers for many years. As well as the philosophical issues surrounding the meaning and purpose of education, the practicalities of delivering equality of opportunity to an unequal society make this a complex topic with tremendous social impact.
20 November 2011
Policy Fellows announced for Lent Term 2012
The Centre has announced the first Policy Fellows for 2012, together with the dates of their initial visits in January and February.
18 November 2011
Silicon Valley comes to Cambridge
Over the course of a week, Silicon Valley comes to the UK (SV2UK) brought leading industrialists and entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to the UK for a tour of lectures, debates and showcase events.
11 November 2011
Professional Development Policy Seminar for Biologists
11 November saw CSaP host its second professional development seminar for early career biologists. The day-long seminar offered insights into the opportunities, and the associated challenges, for university academics to engage in science policy at the level of UK government.
4 November 2011
Influencing Science Policy: Headlines Alone are Not Enough
From climate change to stem cell research, science policy plays an important and controversial role in modern politics, scientific research and media. As part of the Cambridge Public Policy Seminar Series, Diana Garnham discussed how scientists can best influence science policy.