Cambridge Conferences: Dates, Itinerary & Tickets Price(August Updated)

Hosted by the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New York , the FUTURE FORUM is our flagship event, fostering dialogue and establishing lasting networks at the intersection of science, technology, and international collaboration. Since its launch in 2019, the forum has served as a platform for visionary leaders in academia, industry, and policy to exchange ideas and build transatlantic partnerships. The 2025 edition is dedicated to the DWIH network’s annual focus: Global Health . We seek to explore how science diplomacy and tech innovation can work hand in hand to improve health outcomes globally. This year’s FUTURE FORUM is made possible through close collaboration with the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA, a leading biomedical research center whose commitment to accelerating innovation dovetails with the DWIH NY´s mission to connect science, society, and policy on both sides of the Atlantic. Public Program: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Arrival and registration 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Welcome Remarks by Christian Strowa, Director, DWIH New York 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Keynote Address by Todd R. Golub, Director, Broad Institute 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Innovation Panel – Hear an inspiring discussion on the future of Health, Tech, and Diplomacy 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Networking Reception Who's speaking? We're featuring an exciting lineup of international experts. See the full roster of experts and additional information on our conference website. Information Source: DWIH New York | eventbrite

SME Meet the Buyer Forum - Unlocking Public Procurement Opportunities Thursday 11 September 2025, Registration from 09.00, Sessions Commence 10.00 Closing Reception 16.00 - 17.00 Jesus College, University of Cambridge, Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BL REGISTER to join us on 11 September for a packed day of one 2 one meetings, workshop sessions, networking and sharing of best practice. A great opportunity to engage with CCS & Public Sector Buyers, gain valuable insight into joining frameworks and explore live procurement opportunities across the East of England and wider UK . Please note this event is for leaders of SME companies and Public Sector buyers. We look forward to seeing you there ! Information Source: Crown Commercial Service | eventbrite

The Rowing & Fitness Expo 2024, set to take place from October 18 to October 20, promises to be an unparalleled gathering for rowing enthusiasts and fitness aficionados alike. Hosted at the iconic Head Of The Charles in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this event is poised to offer a comprehensive showcase of the latest innovations in rowing equipment, fitness gear, and wellness trends. Attendees can expect a series of engaging workshops, expert-led seminars, and live demonstrations that highlight cutting-edge techniques and training methods. With a backdrop of the picturesque Charles River, the Rowing & Fitness Expo 2024 provides an ideal setting for networking with industry leaders, discovering new products, and gaining invaluable insights into the world of rowing and fitness. This event is not just an expo; it's a celebration of the sport and a testament to the dedication and passion of the rowing community.

Mark your calendars for an unparalleled opportunity to network with industry leaders and trailblazers at the NACS Innovation Leadership Program at MIT 2024. Taking place in the esteemed Tang Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from November 3rd to 8th, this event promises to be the epitome of intellectual synergy and pioneering discussions. "The NACS Innovation Leadership Program at MIT 2024 beckons innovators and thought leaders from across the globe to converge, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and shape the future of commerce. Attendees can expect to immerse themselves in a rigorous agenda filled with insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and exclusive panels, all conducted within the hallowed halls of the Tang Center. "With a focus on fostering visionary leadership and cutting-edge innovation, this event is poised to set the tone for the commerce industry for years to come. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative experience.

The Rings Cambridge Wedding Expo 2025, set to take place on April 6th at the prestigious Tapestry Hall in Ontario, Canada, promises to be an unparalleled event for those planning their dream wedding. Located in the heart of Cambridge, this expo will feature an impressive array of exhibitors showcasing the latest trends in wedding fashion, decor, and planning services. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore stunning bridal gowns, elegant groom attire, and exquisite jewelry collections. Additionally, expert wedding planners and top-tier vendors will be on hand to provide invaluable advice and inspiration. The Rings Cambridge Wedding Expo 2025 is an essential event for anyone seeking to create a memorable and flawless wedding day.

Please RSVP here . Speaker: Dmytro Kuleba is a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and served as the foreign minister of Ukraine from March 2020-September 2024. Prior to that, he was deputy prime minister on matters of European relations from August 2019 to March 2020. He is internationally recognized as one of the most influential diplomats of his generation and a global champion for democracy, freedom, and resilience. Discussants: Carol Saivetz is a senior advisor in the MIT Security Studies Program at the Center for International Studies (CIS). She is the author and contributing co-editor of books and articles on Soviet and now Russian foreign policy issues. Elizabeth Wood is Ford International Professor of History at MIT. She is the author most recently of Roots of Russia’s War in Ukraine as well as articles on Vladimir Putin, the political cult of WWII, right-wing populism in Russia and Turkey, and US-Russian Partnerships in Science. She is director of the MIT-Ukraine Program at CIS. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for International Studies , the MIT-Ukraine program, and the MIT Security Studies Program (SSP). Information Source: MIT Center for International Studies | eventbrite

Following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and Russian invasion of Ukraine, the emerging foreign and economic policies of President Trump have added a third shock that could fundamentally lead to a paradigm shift in Central Asia. After a hopeful beginning, including calls between President Trump and regional leaders, and supportive testimony during the Senate confirmation testimony of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the airwaves have been dominated by international crises and tariff levies, leaving it unclear when, if ever, the Administration will upgrade the relationship. The critical question is how President Trump’s evolving worldview, including his overtures to Russia and China, will affect American interests and domestic political developments in this strategically located and endowed region. Will the administration’s anti-globalism and great power nationalism lead to greater or lesser American engagement with Central Asia? How should leaders respond in the Central Asia 5 – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan? Join us to discuss these questions following the keynote address by Dr. Marsha McGraw Olive, faculty of Johns Hopkins SAIS, on Strains and Potential Gains: Trump’s Evolving Worldview and the Future of Central Asia. Event Speakers Marsha McGraw Olive : Professorial Lecturer, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Information Source: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies | eventbrite

TRINITY GLOBAL HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES 2025 Our Unborn World: Global Political Thought in the Twentieth Century These lecture series will offer reflections on the enterprise of global political thought. Do the different frameworks we bring to thinking about global political theory – national, comparative, interconnected, decolonial – adequately describe the nature of our predicament? In engaging with this question, the lecture hopes to shed light on the nature of the legitimation crisis that different parts of the world are experiencing. ~ Pratab Bhanu Mehta ~ LECTURE 1: “The Shape of Global Political Thought in 20th Century: Methods and Narratives” Join us on Wed May 14, 2025 at 17:30 in the Winstanley Lecture Theatre - Trinity College for an engaging discussion on the political ideologies that shaped our world in the past century. Explore the diverse perspectives and ideas that have influenced global politics and society. Don't miss out on this insightful event! Our Speaker Pratap Bhanu Mehta is the Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University. He was previously Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University, and President, Centre for Policy Research, Delhi. He has previously taught at Harvard, Ashoka University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and has been Global Faculty at NYU Law School. He has published widely in political theory, history of ideas, Indian constitutional law and politics in India. He is the author of The Burden of Democracy (Penguin 2003) and has produced several edited volumes. He is (most recently) co-editor with Madhav Khosla and Sujit Choudhary of The Oxford Handbook to the Indian Constitution. His forthcoming work looks at philosophical ideas about religion in 20th-century India. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy and SSRC Fellow for 2020. His policy experience includes being Convenor of the Prime Minister of India's Knowledge Commission (2005-2007) and member of India’s National Security Advisory Board. He is also an editorial consultant to the Indian Express. He is a prolific contributor to public debates. He has also published in the Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, and numerous other dailies. He is a winner of the Infosys Prize 2011. His citation for the Infosys Prize, written by a Jury Chaired by Amartya Sen read, "Dr. Pratap Bhanu Mehta has established himself as one of India’s finest scholars and public minds, who has inspired a new generation of intellectual enquiry. He has contributed not only to political philosophy and social theory in general but has also addressed urgent issues of Indian politics and public policy. Mehta has shown an exemplary willingness to broaden the sphere of public reason and to challenge reigning orthodoxies, while remaining committed to institution building." Mehta studied PPE at Oxford and has a Ph.D in Politics from Princeton. He was the first cohort of graduate student fellows at the Center for Human Values. Information Source: 'Global Humanities Initiative' | eventbrite

TRINITY GLOBAL HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES 2025 Our Unborn World: Global Political Thought in the Twentieth Century These lecture series will offer reflections on the enterprise of global political thought. Do the different frameworks we bring to thinking about global political theory – national, comparative, interconnected, decolonial – adequately describe the nature of our predicament? In engaging with this question, the lecture hopes to shed light on the nature of the legitimation crisis that different parts of the world are experiencing. ~ Pratab Bhanu Mehta ~ LECTURE II: “Alternative Modernities? Indian Political Thought in a Global Frame” Join us for this thought-provoking event happening on Wed May 21 2025 at 17:30 in the Winstanley Lecture Theatre at Trinity College. Explore the concept of alternative modernities and how Indian political thought fits into a global context. Get ready for an engaging discussion and gain new insights into this important topic. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! Our Speaker Pratap Bhanu Mehta is the Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University. He was previously Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University, and President, Centre for Policy Research, Delhi. He has previously taught at Harvard, Ashoka University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and has been Global Faculty at NYU Law School. He has published widely in political theory, history of ideas, Indian constitutional law and politics in India. He is the author of The Burden of Democracy (Penguin 2003) and has produced several edited volumes. He is (most recently) co-editor with Madhav Khosla and Sujit Choudhary of The Oxford Handbook to the Indian Constitution. His forthcoming work looks at philosophical ideas about religion in 20th-century India. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy and SSRC Fellow for 2020. His policy experience includes being Convenor of the Prime Minister of India's Knowledge Commission (2005-2007) and member of India’s National Security Advisory Board. He is also an editorial consultant to the Indian Express. He is a prolific contributor to public debates. He has also published in the Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, and numerous other dailies. He is a winner of the Infosys Prize 2011. His citation for the Infosys Prize, written by a Jury Chaired by Amartya Sen read, "Dr. Pratap Bhanu Mehta has established himself as one of India’s finest scholars and public minds, who has inspired a new generation of intellectual enquiry. He has contributed not only to political philosophy and social theory in general but has also addressed urgent issues of Indian politics and public policy. Mehta has shown an exemplary willingness to broaden the sphere of public reason and to challenge reigning orthodoxies, while remaining committed to institution building." Mehta studied PPE at Oxford and has a Ph.D in Politics from Princeton. He was the first cohort of graduate student fellows at the Center for Human Values. Information Source: 'Global Humanities Initiative' | eventbrite

The speaker: Mark Blyth is a Scottish-American political economist. He is currently the William R. Rhodes Professor of International Ecnomics and Professor of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. At Brown, Blyth additionally directs the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs . He will be speaking on the topic of " Burning Down the House: Carbon Politics, American Power, and the Almighty Dollar ". More on this lecture: The US has 330 million citizens, which is less than 5% of the world’s population. Yet its GDP footprint is around 25% of global GDP. How is that possible? While leading-edge technological innovation and a giant military undoubtedly help, what’s really been the secret sauce for the past 30 plus years is the global role of the dollar. The rest of the world needs a savings asset and the US provides it through massive debt issuance and the global role of the dollar in international trade. This has enabled the US to import vast quantities of TVs, Cars, Computers, and everything else you can think of, while paying for it all with digital IOU'S that bear 2% called Treasury bills. The problem with this model is that if you import everything you stop making your own things and you hollow out your industrial base. Both Biden and Trump saw this. Biden sought green re-industrialization through the IRA. Trump seeks re-industrialization through doubling down on the carbon-economy behind massive protective tariffs, which constitutes the growth model of GOP states in the US. If a Trump administration doubles down on carbon, the short term boost to growth through lower input prices plus deregulation will be huge. Possibly enough to propel a two-term administration. Climate denial can be profitable. But the rest of the world, China, Europe and East and South Asia, will continue to develop the green technologies needed to survive in the 21st century. The US will fall behind in this critical area as the countries involved in the green transition trade more intensely with each other. The lock on effect is that the global role of the dollar shrinks. First, because the issuer doesn’t like the side effects. Second, because in a post carbon world, who needs a currency that denominates and is back by carbon assets that no one else uses any more? In short, our addiction to carbon and the politics that it produces risks burning down the house. Information Source: Department of Politics and International Studies, Cambridge University | eventbrite

Join the Centre for Geopolitics and João Vale de Almeida to discuss his new book 'The Divorce of Nations'. Today we are witnessing one of the most dangerous geopolitical situations of modern times, heralded by loud populist and nationalist voices, and steeped in uncertainty. But how did the nations of the world come to find themselves in such a predicament? Is the international liberal order condemned? Drawing from decades of experience in Brussels, Washington, New York and London, one of the world’s foremost diplomats lifts the veil on modern foreign affairs and enables us to trace how countries have been sleepwalking towards the ‘Divorce of Nations’, and the steps we can take to fix it. Having met the most consequential global leaders, Ambassador Vale de Almeida’s insightful account features personal observances of figures such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy, Emmanuel Macron, Hu Jintao and Donald Trump. He also recalls the numerous times he met Vladimir Putin and the early warning signs and grievances the Russian leader aired in the run up to his incursions into Georgia and Crimea, which ultimately were the precursors to the full-fledged invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Other key moments in his compelling narrative relate to the global response to the Great Financial Crisis, how the world shifted in the aftermath of 9/11, the opening up of China and how the world reacted to the Covid pandemic. The book also includes a personal and colourful account of the first 1,000 days of Brexit – the ultimate act of separation so far. ‘Who better to guide us through the chaotic world of the last 25 years than one who had a ringside seat for much that went on, and who writes about it with such insight and skill? This is a must read book.’ Sir Anthony Seldon, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author. This event will include a drinks reception. Please be aware that our in-person events often reach full capacity. We recommend arriving early to guarantee your spot. This event has been organised collaboratively with the Centre for European Legal Studies. Information Source: Centre for Geopolitics | eventbrite

TRINITY GLOBAL HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES 2025 Our Unborn World: Global Political Thought in the Twentieth Century These lecture series will offer reflections on the enterprise of global political thought. Do the different frameworks we bring to thinking about global political theory – national, comparative, interconnected, decolonial – adequately describe the nature of our predicament? In engaging with this question, the lecture hopes to shed light on the nature of the legitimation crisis that different parts of the world are experiencing. ~ Pratab Bhanu Mehta ~ Lecture III: "Modern Politics and the Sovereignty of God?" Come join us on Wed May 28 2025 at 17:30 in the Winstanley Lecture Theatre at Trinity College for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of modern politics and the sovereignty of God. Explore how these two seemingly separate realms interact and influence each other in today's world. Our Speaker Pratap Bhanu Mehta is the Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University. He was previously Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University, and President, Centre for Policy Research, Delhi. He has previously taught at Harvard, Ashoka University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and has been Global Faculty at NYU Law School. He has published widely in political theory, history of ideas, Indian constitutional law and politics in India. He is the author of The Burden of Democracy (Penguin 2003) and has produced several edited volumes. He is (most recently) co-editor with Madhav Khosla and Sujit Choudhary of The Oxford Handbook to the Indian Constitution. His forthcoming work looks at philosophical ideas about religion in 20th-century India. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy and SSRC Fellow for 2020. His policy experience includes being Convenor of the Prime Minister of India's Knowledge Commission (2005-2007) and member of India’s National Security Advisory Board. He is also an editorial consultant to the Indian Express. He is a prolific contributor to public debates. He has also published in the Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, and numerous other dailies. He is a winner of the Infosys Prize 2011. His citation for the Infosys Prize, written by a Jury Chaired by Amartya Sen read, "Dr. Pratap Bhanu Mehta has established himself as one of India’s finest scholars and public minds, who has inspired a new generation of intellectual enquiry. He has contributed not only to political philosophy and social theory in general but has also addressed urgent issues of Indian politics and public policy. Mehta has shown an exemplary willingness to broaden the sphere of public reason and to challenge reigning orthodoxies, while remaining committed to institution building." Mehta studied PPE at Oxford and has a Ph.D in Politics from Princeton. He was the first cohort of graduate student fellows at the Center for Human Values. Information Source: 'Global Humanities Initiative' | eventbrite

Global challenges today—from accelerating climate change and pandemics to transformative technologies—pose risks that unfold over decades or centuries and threaten the very foundations of our societies. In his public lecture, Professor Thomas Hale (University of Oxford) will draw on his new book Long Problems: Climate Change and the Challenge of Governing Across Time to explain why existential risks defy institutions designed for short-term crises and how reframing our politics around long-term cooperation can make these problems manageable. Following Professor Hale’s presentation, Lord Martin Rees (Astronomer Royal, University of Cambridge), Professor Harriet Bulkeley (Durham University & Utrecht University), and Ms Pamla Gopaul (African Union Development Agency–NEPAD) will offer their reflections and perspectives on the lecture’s themes, highlighting the implications for science, policy, and international cooperation. The event will conclude with a moderated discussion and audience Q&A, inviting participants from all backgrounds to engage with the urgent question: how can we rethink governance to safeguard our shared future? Dr Kennedy Mbeva (CSER, University of Cambridge) will moderate the session. The event is co-organised by Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, the Centre for Climate Engagement and Hughes Hall. Guest speaker Thomas Hale ’s research explores how we can manage transnational problems effectively and fairly. He seeks to explain how political institutions evolve – or not – to face the challenges raised by globalisation and interdependence, with a particular emphasis on environmental, economic and health issues. He holds a PhD in Politics from Princeton University, a master's degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics, and an AB in public policy from Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs. A US national, Professor Hale has studied and worked in Argentina, China and Europe. His books include Long Problems : Climate Change and the Challenge of Governing Across Time (Princeton 2024), Beyond Gridlock (Polity 2017), Between Interests and Law: The Politics of Transnational Commercial Disputes (Cambridge 2015), Transnational Climate Change Governance (Cambridge 2014), and Gridlock: Why Global Cooperation Is Failing when We Need It Most (Polity 2013). Professor Hale co-leads the Net Zero Tracker and the Climate Policy Hub . Panellists Lord Martin Rees of Ludlow OM FRS is Britain’s Astronomer Royal and Professor Emeritus at the University of Cambridge, where he served as Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy, Director of the Institute of Astronomy, and Master of Trinity College. A former President of the Royal Society and crossbench life peer since 2005, his pioneering research spans galaxy formation, cosmic jets, black holes, gamma‑ray bursts, and speculative topics like the multiverse and extraterrestrial life. He co‑founded Cambridge’s Centre for the Study of Existential Risk to address long‑term global challenges—from climate sustainability and biodiversity loss to the governance of powerful new technologies.His books include 'Our Final Century'(2004), 'On the Future: Prospects for Humanity' (2020) and 'If Science is to Save Us' (2023) Professor Harriet Bulkeley holds joint appointments as Professor in the Department of Geography, Durham University, and at the Copernicus Institute, Utrecht University. Her research is concerned with the process, practices and politics of environmental governance, and she has particular expertise in the areas of climate change, nature, energy and urban sustainability. She is known for her pioneering work on cities and climate change and has published 8 books, several edited collections and over 80 papers including An Urban Politics of Climate Change (Routledge 2015) and Accomplishing Climate Governance (CUP 2016). Harriet has an extensive record of international collaboration and currently convenes the Horizon Europe NATURESCAPES project (2023 – 2027) examining how nature-based solutions can contribute to biodiversity, climate change and social justice across urban regions globally. She has a long-standing association with Lund University, where in 2014 she was awarded the King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Professorship in Environmental Science and in 2024 given an Honorary Doctorate for her interdisciplinary work on climate change. Alongside her academic research, she works closely to enable the translation of research for policy and has provided expert advice and undertaken commissioned research for the UK and Dutch Governments, European Commission, Expertise France, NGOs, UN-Habitat, UN Regional Coordinators, the OECD and the World Bank. She currently serves on the Social Sciences Advisory Group for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Harriet is a member of the Scientific Council of the European Research Council and a Fellow of the British Academy, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Academia Europea. In 2024, Harriet received an OBE in the Kings Birthday Honours List in recognition of her services to Geography and Environmental Governance. Ms. Pamla Gopaul is the Head of the Africa Policy Bridge Tank Programme and leads the Economic Analysis and Foresight Unit at the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD. She oversees strategic planning and program implementation, aligning the organization's strategic plan with execution. Previously a Senior Policy Officer and Coordinator to the CEO, Ms. Gopaul also serves as a Policy Advisory Sub-Committee Member for Global Citizen and an associate of the Women in Finance Network. Her global roles include senior fellow at the South Asian Institute for Advanced Research & Development (SAIARD) and co-leader of the T20/G20 Taskforce sub-committee. She represents AUDA-NEPAD at the G20 Development Working Group and stewards the Global Alliance for Life Economy on Research and Innovation (GALERI) on the Life Economies study. Professor S. M. Amadae is Director at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, University of Cambridge, and a tenured political scientist at the University of Helsinki, where her research spans nuclear security, climate collective action, and AI’s risks to governance. S. M. is completing a book on “computational tyranny” and is author of Prisoners of Reason and Rationalizing Capitalist Democracy. A former professor at Central European University, Ohio State, and Swansea, and visiting scholar at LSE, New School, and Harvard, she has held a Berggruen Fellowship at Stanford and remains affiliated with MIT. Amadae co-led NATO’s Dynamic Democratic Support of Finnish Defense Policy poll following Russia’s Ukraine invasion and Finland’s NATO accession, and co-authored SIPRI’s study on AI, autonomy, and nuclear risk. Since 2021, she has directed Helsinki’s Global Politics and Communication MA, hosting high-profile events with Finland’s former president and EU parliamentarians and securing a US Embassy exchange with UNC Chapel Hill. Please note there are tickets available for online or in person. If you are unable to attend the lecture, please return your ticket before the event through Eventbrite. This lecture is the first in a three-part series marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) , which is co-convened by Professor Harro van Asselt, Dr Eldrid Herrington, and Dr Kennedy Mbeva. Information Source: Centre for the Study of Existential Risk | eventbrite

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The Indo-Pacific Roundtable has been the flagship event of our Indo-Pacific Strand since 2021, at the Centre for Geopolitics, University of Cambridge. It has become the largest conference of its kind in Europe. The two-day event brings together academics, think tankers, and policy practitioners for focused discussions on a blend of economic and security issues, both within and across the panoply of states that make up this vast region spanning more than half the world. 14:10 – 15:40 – FAMES Panel 1 | Subject: ‘ Relationships between Domestic Politics and International Relations’ A diverse group of scholars with expertise on different regions and topics discuss the integration of domestic politics and international relations and strategies for research. This is one of nine public panels. To view all other panels for this event, see Events – Centre for Geopolitics Please be aware that our in-person events often reach full capacity. We recommend arriving early to guarantee your spot. Information Source: Centre for Geopolitics | eventbrite

The Indo-Pacific Roundtable has been the flagship event of our Indo-Pacific Strand since 2021, at the Centre for Geopolitics, University of Cambridge. It has become the largest conference of its kind in Europe. The two-day event brings together academics, think tankers, and policy practitioners for focused discussions on a blend of economic and security issues, both within and across the panoply of states that make up this vast region spanning more than half the world. 11:25 – 12:55 – Panel 2 | Subject: ‘Toward or away from coorporation’ How might European and Asian countries work constructively together to address key regional challenges in the Indo-pacific. With the United States under Donald Trump departing from many of the core norms that have underpinned international relations and the rules based international order, what future is there for bilateral, mini and multilateral cooperation in the region? Are existing international frameworks fit for purpose, or are new mechanisms required to offset the risk of rising nationalism and the re-emergence of Great Power politics. This is one of nine public panels. To view all other panels for this event, see Events – Centre for Geopolitics Please be aware that our in-person events often reach full capacity. We recommend arriving early to guarantee your spot. Please note this event will be recorded and shared on our YouTube channel. Information Source: Centre for Geopolitics | eventbrite

TRINITY GLOBAL HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES 2025 Our Unborn World: Global Political Thought in the Twentieth Century These lecture series will offer reflections on the enterprise of global political thought. Do the different frameworks we bring to thinking about global political theory – national, comparative, interconnected, decolonial – adequately describe the nature of our predicament? In engaging with this question, the lecture hopes to shed light on the nature of the legitimation crisis that different parts of the world are experiencing. ~ Pratab Bhanu Mehta ~ Lecture IV: "Party and Representation" Join us on ** Wed Jun 04 2025 ** at ** 17:30 ** in the vibrant atmosphere of the Winstanley Lecture Theatre at Trinity College. Our Speaker Pratap Bhanu Mehta is the Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University. He was previously Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University, and President, Centre for Policy Research, Delhi. He has previously taught at Harvard, Ashoka University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and has been Global Faculty at NYU Law School. He has published widely in political theory, history of ideas, Indian constitutional law and politics in India. He is the author of The Burden of Democracy (Penguin 2003) and has produced several edited volumes. He is (most recently) co-editor with Madhav Khosla and Sujit Choudhary of The Oxford Handbook to the Indian Constitution. His forthcoming work looks at philosophical ideas about religion in 20th-century India. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy and SSRC Fellow for 2020. His policy experience includes being Convenor of the Prime Minister of India's Knowledge Commission (2005-2007) and member of India’s National Security Advisory Board. He is also an editorial consultant to the Indian Express. He is a prolific contributor to public debates. He has also published in the Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, and numerous other dailies. He is a winner of the Infosys Prize 2011. His citation for the Infosys Prize, written by a Jury Chaired by Amartya Sen read, "Dr. Pratap Bhanu Mehta has established himself as one of India’s finest scholars and public minds, who has inspired a new generation of intellectual enquiry. He has contributed not only to political philosophy and social theory in general but has also addressed urgent issues of Indian politics and public policy. Mehta has shown an exemplary willingness to broaden the sphere of public reason and to challenge reigning orthodoxies, while remaining committed to institution building." Mehta studied PPE at Oxford and has a Ph.D in Politics from Princeton. He was the first cohort of graduate student fellows at the Center for Human Values. Information Source: 'Global Humanities Initiative' | eventbrite

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Hopkinson Lecture Theatre, New Museums Site Partial drop-ins welcome. A light lunch will be catered and attendees are welcome to stay for the reception. 10 am Welcome and Introductions (Ayşe Zarakol) 10:15 am Panel 1 - How do we make sense of the present disorder?(Chair: Mette Elstrup- Sangiovanni ) Gülşah Çapan, Anni Hjermann, Martin Kirsch, James Morrison, Carsten-Andreas Schulz 12 Noon Lunch 1:30 am Panel 2 - New Books on Order and Disorder(Chair: Duncan Bell) Alena Drieschova, Representants and International Orders (Cambridge University Press, 2025) Andrew Dougall, Mediatizing the Nation, Ordering the World (Oxford University Press, 2024) Aaron McKeil, Cosmopolitan Imaginaries and International Disorder (University of Michigan Press, 2025) Respondent: Jason Sharman 3:15 pm Break 3:45 pm Panel 3 - How will the present disorder affect our research?(Chair: Giovanni Mantilla) Jeremy Adelman, Chris Bickerton, Steven Ward, Ayşe Zarakol 5:30 pm Reception Information Source: Cambridge IR-History Working Group | eventbrite

As we approach the one-year mark since the election of the Labour government, Selwyn College asks four leading figures from the world of Westminster: “What’s changed?” Selwyn’s Vice-Master, Professor Janet O’Sullivan, will be joined by: Tom Baldwin, Journalist and Biographer of Keir Starmer Lizzy Buchan, Political Editor of the Daily Mirror Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Ryan Shorthouse, Executive Chair and Founder at Bright Blue Join us in the Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium from 5.45pm for a 6pm start. The event will be followed by drinks in the foyer. Organised by Selwyn College Politics Society. Livestream Location The event takes place at the Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium, Selwyn College, Grange Road, CB3 9DQ. It is pictured above, as seen from above from Grange Road. The Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium is located on the corner of West Road and Grange Road and can be accessed via the gate to Ann’s Court on Grange Road. The Auditorium will be signposted — but the Selwyn College Porters, located in the Lodge by the main entrance, will be more than happy to help direct you if you have trouble finding the auditorium. Doors will open at 5:45pm. Please be seated by 5:55pm as the event will start promptly at 6:00pm. We expect to finish by 7:00pm at the latest. If you are arriving by bike, you may lock your bicycles on the railings by the Quarry Whitehouse Auditorium. Please note that photographs will be taken during this event and the audience may be visible at certain points on the livestream. Information Source: Selwyn College, Cambridge | eventbrite

The 2025 Cambridge Graduate Students’ Conference intends to encourage fresh considerations of the important theme of citizenship in the history of political thought. It aims to assemble a programme of graduate students working within the ever-expanding parameters of intellectual history to conduct a genealogy of modern citizenship. Keynote This year's keynote lecture will be given by Professor Mia Bay , Paul A. Mellon Professor of American History at the University of Cambridge. Professor Bay is a pathfinding scholar who has helped to shape multiple fields: African American intellectual history, Black women’s history, and the history of Black mobility, in particular. She is the author of the celebrated White Image in the Black Mind (2000), a history of African-American ideas about white people from 1830 to 1925; an acclaimed biography of Ida B. Wells, To Tell the Truth Freely (2009); and, most recently, Travelling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance (2021), which won many awards including the Bancroft Prize. Ethos The Cambridge Political Thought and Intellectual History Graduate Conference is the original, and remains one of the world’s leading, conferences featuring graduate research in the history of ideas. Regularly drawing graduate researchers from across the world, the Conference prides itself on the diversity of approaches to the discipline that it showcases. The Conference is always well-attended by leading Faculty in the discipline who engage with the ideas presented and, through floor discussions, help emerging researchers identify the strengths and opportunities in their research. The Papers and Panels The papers accepted by the Conference are of the highest quality, featuring exciting new investigations of a broad range of ideas from across time and space. Though each conference has a central theme, panels are curated to allow a diversity of historical narratives to be presented. Featuring a number of curated panels, each chaired by a co-convenor, each graduate panellist will present a 20-minute paper. The presentations will be followed by 30 minutes of questions from the floor. Networking The event is a great opportunity not only to learn about what others are doing in the field, but to put names to faces and begin making professional connections at an early stage in your career. Naturally interdisciplinary, the political thought and intellectual history research group within which the Conference sits always attracts graduates and Faculty from a broad range of departments and research centres at the University. Funders are increasingly favouring applications that bring scholars together from different institutions or disciplines making this Conference a brilliant opportunity to begin making contacts in the field, contacts that could lead to future collaborations. Information Source: Cambridge PTIH Graduate Conference | eventbrite

Scholarly Dialogue on "From Courtrooms to Corridor of Power: When Lawyers Enter Parliament" Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of lawyers in politics at Darwin College. Date: Friday 27 June 2025 Time: 4pm - 6pm Location: Bradfield Room, Darwin College, University of Cambridge Refreshment: Available to the registered participents Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the intersection of law and politics with our panel of experts including Sh. Kapil Sibbal. Engage in a lively debate and gain new insights into the role of lawyers in shaping legislation and governance. Register now to secure your spot! Information Source: Vareesh Pratap | eventbrite

Europe under threat Black swans — metaphors for unexpected events with massive consequences — once occurred only over decades. Today, the pace has accelerated: we live in an age of ‘black swans on steroids’. We are witnessing significant geopolitical, societal, and technological shifts that are reshaping the global order. Europe risks being caught between old powers and new alliances, with democracy itself at stake. How can peace and freedom be safeguarded on the old continent? How can we make Europe increasingly technological and, in terms of security, more sovereign? Are the fundamental democratic principles the unique selling points of the ‘New West’? How can Europe become an active player on the global stage? And what role do business leaders and Universities play in this process? René Obermann will explore and discuss these questions in our upcoming lecture, followed by a drinks reception. Biography René Obermann is Co-Head of Europe and Managing Director of Warburg Pincus Deutschland GmbH, a leading global private equity firm that he joined in 2015. In addition, he is Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board at IONOS Group SE, a leading European web hosting and cloud company. René Obermann previously served as a member of the Board of various companies including Allianz Deutschland AG, Spotify, Telenor and ISAT Connect Bidco Limited (the Holding Company for the Inmarsat Group). René worked as CEO of Ziggo BV in The Netherlands in 2014 until the merger with LibertyGlobal’s UPC in November of that year. Prior to Ziggo, René worked at Deutsche Telekom Group (DT) from 1998 until 2013. After running DT’s mobile division (T-Mobile International), he was appointed as CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG in November 2006, where he remained until December 2013. René began his career with a business traineeship at BMW AG in Munich. Next, he founded his own business in 1986: ABC Telekom, a company distributing telecommunication equipment and providing technical services. After the acquisition of ABC Telekom by Hutchison Whampoa in 1991, René became Managing Partner of the resulting company: Hutchison Mobilfunk GmbH. Between 1993 and 1998, he was CEO of that company. From 2007 to 2013, René also served as Vice President of the German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media (BITKOM). Current Mandates: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Airbus SE (Public Company) Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of IONOS Group SE (Public Company) Managing Director of Warburg Pincus Deutschland GmbH Information Source: Centre for Geopolitics | eventbrite

More than 7,000 languages are spoken around the world (not to mention 74 in the city of Boston) -- including yours! Monoglots and polyglots alike are invited to this informal evening celebrating world languages. Join us to network, enjoy light refreshments, and ... speak! Attendees to this event will also have the opportunity to meet members of three International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) delegations representing over 30 different countries. Each attendee will receive one drink ticket, a "Lingo Bingo" card, and a chance to win exciting prizes. Bring your friends and colleagues for a night of lively conversations with our high-level international visitors and other globally-minded community members. Attendees to this event are highly encouraged to select the $10 ticket option or Pay-What-You-Can option. Neither of these options classify as tax-deductible donations to WorldBoston. This program will take place in-person only. Advance registration is required. Information Source: WorldBoston | eventbrite