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Past events and reports

Since 2009, °µÍø½ûÇø Perspectives have run events on the most vital issues faced today and in the future.

°µÍø½ûÇø Perspectives Conferences provide an opportunity for decision-makers from the frontlines of politics, the civil service, business, the professions, and the media to exchange views on the vital issues of the day with leading academics. In addition to acting as a forum for the exchange of views on a range of major concerns, the Conferences provide outreach to a wider professional, academic, student and alumni audience through the publication of reports. These reports can be downloaded, where available, below.

Since 2017, we have also produced infographics, which are available to download.

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Rustat Report on Blockchain in the Real World

On 13 June 2019, this Rustat Conference brought together experts to explore the contemporary applications of, and future potential of...

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Rustat Report on Blockchain in the Real World
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Rustat Report on China's Role in the World

On 27 March 2019, this Rustat Conference offered a timely opportunity for experts to discuss the changing role that China plays in the world.

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Rustat Report on China's Role in the World
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Rustat Report on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Healthcare

On 31 January 2019, the Rustat Conferences brought together experts from across academia, industry, the NHS, government, and enterprise, to discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data (BD), and healthcare.

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Rustat Report on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Healthcare
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Rustat Report on Generations

On 21 June 2018, this Rustat Conference explored 'is there such a thing as a generation gap?'.

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Rustat Report on Generations
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Rustat Report on Global Mobility

On 30 November 2017, this Conference discussed human mobility, including Brexit, now and in the future.

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Rustat Report on Global Mobility
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Rustat Report on Ageing Well

On 23 March 2017, the Rustat Conference on Ageing Well discuss ageing in our society from a variety of perspectives.

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Rustat Report on Ageing Well
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Rustat Report on the Future of Work

On 22 November 2016, the Rustat Conference on the Future of Work considered pressing questions about the destabilising effects of new technology, and what they means for individuals and workforces.

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Rustat Report on the Future of Work
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Rustat Report on Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin

On 29 September 2016, the Rustat Conferences considered blockchain, considering its applications beyond bitcoin.

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Rustat Report on Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin
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Rustat Report on Machine Superintelligence and Humanity

On 2 June 2016, experts at this Rustat Conference debated issues surrounding machine superintelligence and humanity, ranging from what could happen to humans and society if many jobs are taken over by machines, to who is ultimately responsible if an intelligent machine acts destructively.

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Rustat Report on Machine Superintelligence and Humanity
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Rustat Report on UK's North-South Divide

On 26 November 2015, experts at this Rustat Conference considered social, cultural, political and infrastructure divisions between the UK's north and south.

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Rustat Report on UK's North-South Divide
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Rustat Report on Big Data

On 30 September 2015, this Rustat Conference brought experts together to conside Big Data, where they discussed extensively the Internet of Things, individual rights, and the idea of sharing.

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Rustat Report on Big Data
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Rustat Report on Inequality

On 19 March 2015, experts come together to discuss inequality in the contemporary UK, exploring issues such as health, education, social cohesion and housing.

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Rustat Report on Inequality
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Rustat Report on Transport and Energy

On 27 November 2014, this Rustat Conference convened experts to consider key priorities and issues around energy and transportation.

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Rustat Report on Transport and Energy
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Rustat Report on Food Security

On 11 September 2014, the Rustat Conferences brought together experts from across a range of fields to discuss the pressing issue of food security.

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Rustat Report on Food Security
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Rustat Report on the Cyber Revolution in the Global Financial Sector

On 30 September and 1 October 2013, leading fintech stakeholders converged at Cambridge University for a cross-domain conversation about the future direction of British fintech innovation.

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Rustat Report on the Cyber Revolution in the Global Financial Sector
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Rustat Conference on Health Innovation: A Cambridge Success Story

On 29 January 2013, this Rustat Conference considered Cambridge's role speeding forward developments in the crucial field of medicine and its implications for society.

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Rustat Conference on Health Innovation: A Cambridge Success Story
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Rustat Report on Managing Organisational Change

On 4 December 2012, the Rustat Conferences brought together experts to consider managing organisational change, turbulence and transition in the Economic Crisis.

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Rustat Report on Managing Organisational Change
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Rustat Report on the Geopolitics of Oil and Energy

On 4 April 2012, the Rustat Conferences brought together experts to consider issues such as: sustainability, clean energy, security of supply, new technologies, peak oil and infrastructure.

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Rustat Report on the Geopolitics of Oil and Energy
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Rustat Conference on the Future of Research-Intensive Universities

On 17 January 2012, the sixth Rustat Conference discussed the future of research-intensive universities and was jointly hosted by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, and Professor Ian White, Master of °µÍø½ûÇø.

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Rustat Conference on the Future of Research-Intensive Universities
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Rustat Report on Cyber Security

On 11 February 2011, with a follow up on 29 September 2011, the Rustat Conferences hosted discussions of cybersecurity.

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Rustat Report on Cyber Security
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Rustat Report on Infrastructure and the Future of Society

On 10 June 2010, the Rustat Conferences brought together experts to discuss energy, water and cities, considering infrastructure for the future.

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Rustat Report on Infrastructure and the Future of Society
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Rustat Conference on the Economic Crisis

On 9 May 2009, leading academics from the fields of economics, politics, business and history gathered at °µÍø½ûÇø, Cambridge to discuss the key issues of the Economic Crisis with invited participants from the worlds of politics, finance, industry, the public sector and the media.

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Rustat Conference on the Economic Crisis

Hear from our students

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    Ellie

    Postgraduate

    °µÍø½ûÇø has been a great home for me during my PhD. I chose °µÍø½ûÇø for a number of reasons – first, the location. We are central enough to be within easy walking distance of most things, but far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle (and tourists in summer!). The College also has extensive grounds, with amenities like the hockey pitch, football pitch and tennis courts all on site. Secondly, the accommodation is some of the best I’ve seen in Cambridge. My house was newly renovated when...

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    Imogen

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    I chose Cambridge for my PGCE as it’s the leading UK institution for teacher training and Education, with an exciting, research-dominated, cutting edge course. The staff are welcoming and approachable, and make studying here an absolute joy. I’ve already completed one of my three primary school placements, in a reception class in a school just outside Cambridge, and am due to start the next one soon. I chose Jesus because of its reputation as a sporty College, but the proximity to the city centre is a big bonus. Jesus also...

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    Dolly

    Postgraduate

    I chose °µÍø½ûÇø because of the great mixture of undergraduates and postgraduates, and when I first visited I thought it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen! The sense of community in Jesus has had an enormous impact on my experience here. Whether you need help, advice, cheering up or even just a chat there is always someone there to put a smile on your face. From the MCR committee to the Porters, the canteen staff to the gardeners, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Jesus also...

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    Jake

    Postgraduate

    When applying to Cambridge colleges it can feel a bit overwhelming as there are so many to choose from. I applied to °µÍø½ûÇø because it has a large MCR which was important for me because I wanted to feel part of a community. Now that I’m doing my PhD here, I’m very glad I did choose a college with a large postgraduate community. Throughout the year there are lots of postgraduate events, including formal dinners, special formals at Christmas and Easter, bops in the bar and film nights in...

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    Tom

    Postgraduate

    There are many reasons why I’m so happy to be a part of °µÍø½ûÇø. The three biggest reasons for me are the opportunities to be involved in College sport, the support the College provides for me with for my research and the help in making sure that we have comfortable, affordable accommodation when we have needed it. °µÍø½ûÇø is so friendly and so it is incredibly easy to get involved in the sport and social side of the College. The MCR does a great job in welcoming new...

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