Closed but connected: how church communities are coping with COVID-19
Written by Dr Timur Alexandrov. Churches in the time of a modern pandemic For the first time in modern history, places of worship including churches are closed. As the lockdown continues in the UK, we cannot help but notice the … Continued
We are all in this together
Dr Lilia Giugni is a Research Associate with the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, and the co-founder and CEO of GenPol – Gender & Policy Insights, a think tank consultancy researching matters of gender and advocating for a more gender … Continued
The corporate pivot: radical change in times of crisis
Last year, Professor Paul Tracey, Professor of Innovation & Organisation at Cambridge Judge Business School, co-authored a study which focused on the issues of ‘pivoting’ as faced by startups that had to adapt to changing circumstances. In this article, Paul … Continued
The Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation – COVID-19 announcement
From Dr Neil Stott The waterways in Venice are running clear, neighbours are exercising together (at a safe distance) in the streets, singing can be heard from balconies, and the pollution levels are dropping. These are just a few of … Continued
The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize 2020
What would you do with £10,000 to help your social enterprise? The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize is in its second year, giving the UK’s outstanding social enterprises the opportunity to be one of the final four to win £10,000 each. … Continued
The Social Ideas Podcast: LGBTQ+ History Month
#PRIDE #LOVE February 2020 has been a blustery month in the UK, perfect for the rainbow flags which have danced with pride atop many buildings around the country. These many-coloured pennants are held high in the sky with pride, celebrating … Continued
In their hands: the future of social innovation
A cold, grey January morning cannot dim the proud smiles of our graduands as they make their way into the iconic building that is Cambridge Judge Business School. The excitement of the greetings between classmates is accompanied by the relief … Continued
The Social Ideas Podcast: beyond Black History Month
Richard Akerele challenges and encourages young BAME students to take their place in the UK’s Russell Group universities.
The Hogwarts Express: power of diversity and human kindness
Current Mst in Social innovation student, Ali Turhan, shares why he applied for the programme, and what his experience has been.