Deputy Director, Data Science and AI, Number 10 (view profile)
Ben Henshall is Deputy Director Data Science and AI at Number 10. He co-founded the data science unit which exists to facilitate the use of analysis and evidence in key policy decisions. He spent most of 2020 leading on covid analysis and has previously led teams on a broad range of areas including housing and EU Exit.
Reception is staffed 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday and can be reached on 01223 33 06 30. Emails to accommodation@westminster.cam.ac.uk are monitored during office hours.
If you require parking but have not booked this, our charge is £5 per 24 hours.
Check in is from 2pm onwards on the day of arrival. You are welcome to collect your room keys from Reception between 2pm to Midnight. If you arrive before 2pm, the room may not be ready, though you are welcome to use the car park subject to parking charges and availability. Arrivals after midnight can be accommodated by prior arrangement.
Check out is by 10am on the day of departure. On your departure, please leave windows open and return the key back to the Reception or the Key Deposit Box outside Reception.
If you need any urgent assistance with anything during your time here with us, whilst Reception is closed, the Duty Manager can be contacted on 07514 958 481
Westminster College, Madingley Road, Cambridge
CB3 0AA.
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Directions to next meeting: 25 minute walk from Westminster College to the Judge Business School for your first meeting.
Introduction with CSaP where we will run through your programme.
Judge Business School, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AG.
Meet in reception area.
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Directions to next meeting: 10 minute walk.
2. How could large language models and other AI be used to support the design of government policy? (e.g. not just direct government services but also setting the rules of the game like the rules that govern the planning system)
3. What will be the “Next Big Thing” that gets attention in the AI space after Large Language Models?
16 Mill Lane. He will meet you outside at the entrance.
Directions to next meeting: 10 minute walk.
Gonville & Caius College, L14 St Mary's Court.
The entrance to the staircase is a bright red door between two halves of the CUP bookshop, on the side facing Great St Mary’s church. Ring the bell, I can buzz you in. The staircase is a bit of a rabbits’ warren: you have to go up two flights, turn left, go down into the fellows’ area, turn left up another flight of stairs and then my office is on the right.
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Directions to next meeting: CSaP to arrange taxi to pick up at 13:40.
Taxi will pick you up outside the main gates to the Judge Business School.
Computer Lab, William Gates Building, 15 J J Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FD
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Directions to next meeting: CSaP to arrange taxi to pick up at 15:10.
Taxi will drop you back at your accommodation.
Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy Lecture
AI and the Attention Economy: What tech companies need to disclose
Auditorium, Pembroke College, Trumpington Street Cambridge, CB2 1RF.
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Directions to next meeting: CSaP to arrange taxi to pick up at 08:30.
Grab a taxi from the rank outside the train station and have them take you to Jesus College. West Court entrance.
Microsoft Research Building, 10 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FB.
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Grab a taxi from the rank outside the train station and have them take you to Jesus College. West Court entrance.
Jesus College, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BL (meet in Julian's room - enter through West Court entrance off Jesus Lane, go up the main staircase to the 1st floor, and his room is straight in front of you to the right of the elevator.
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Directions to next meeting: 10 minute walk.
Lunch at King's College.
King's College, King's Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1ST.
Meet in porter's lodge.
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Directions to next meeting: 5 minute walk.
Meet at the Innovate Cambridge summit ( https://info.cic.vc/2023-innovate-cambridge-summit) held at the Guildhall. Meet at the registration desk at 2pm. There are a few people that he can introduce you to there. Then the two of you can step out and have time to chat.
The Guildhall, 1-6 Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QF.
Meet at the registration desk.
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Directions to next meeting: 10 minute walk.
Wrap up session with CSaP. This can be held after your last meeting, or we can arrange to catch up online at a later date. Please let me know what you would prefer.
CSaP office, 10 Trumpington Street, Cambridge.
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