Becoming a social innovator
Jess Tayenjam
From occupational therapist to social innovator
Written by Kim Griffin, occupational therapist, founder of GriffinOT, and 2021 winner of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize. Reflecting on twenty years of practice October 2021 marked twenty years since I went on my first paediatric placement as an occupational … Continued
The Art of Questioning
Written by Dr Michelle Darlington, Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, and Dr Beatriz Acevedo, Anglia Ruskin University. Photography by Eliana Dyer-Fernandes. What is the role of art in social change? This is the core question of the ‘Social Canvas Projects’, … Continued
The power of systems change
Written by Nora Wilhelm, a social innovator, entrepreneur, and researcher dedicated to a world where people and planet can thrive. Nora is also a graduate of the Masters in Social Innovation. Realising the SDGs by 2030 By now, most of … Continued
Celebrating five years of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize
The Cambridge Social Innovation Prize is five years old, and to celebrate five exceptional social entrepreneurs have been recognised for their achievements and ambition in creating social change through business. This year’s winners were selected for their socially impactful practices … Continued
When Cambridge met Montgomery: LEDX Cambridge Experience
Written by Dr Michelle Darlington, Head of Knowledge Transfer for the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation. Leadership in Social Innovation In May 2023, researchers from the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation partnered with AUiX – the Air University Innovation Accelerator, … Continued
Creating the future of social innovation
“It is fantastic to graduate yet another amazing cohort of students. Each is an accomplished professional in their own right. Together, they are a potent force for good in the world. It has been a pleasure working alongside such able … Continued
Co-operatively shared value
Written by Szczepan Orlowski, co-founder of Animorph, a worker-owned software development co-operative. The co-operative focuses on the creation of next generation software aimed at enhancing human potential. Their aim is to deliver cutting-edge innovation whilst remaining responsible and caring. Animorph … Continued
Can Hong Kong’s private sector be the socially innovative changemaker needed to solve social and environmental challenges?
Written by Yenson She, a graduate of the Cambridge Judge Business School MBA (2014-2015). The opportunities and challenges We should ask how the how Hong Kong’s private sector can further their efforts in solving social and environmental challenges, not only … Continued
Socially innovating the waste crisis
Written by Klaus Oberbauer, MSt in Social Innovation alumnus and Programme Manager of Ocean Plastic Prevention, SecondMuse. Indonesia’s collaborative communities At SecondMuse, we build resilient economies in which all people and communities are able to contribute, benefit, and when faced … Continued