Distinguished Lecture Series

The Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP) launched its programme of distinguished lectures in January 2010.  This series of lectures will feature an impressive array of prominent guest speakers.

The CSaP plans to hold a number of lectures during 2010, covering a range of topics that closely reflect the interests and activities of the Centre, and delivered by an outstanding line up of experts including: eminent scientists, government advisers, policy makers and industry leaders. Lectures will start at 5.30pm and will allow time for questions and debate, as well as providing networking opportunities at the post-lecture drinks reception.

18 January 2010 - Professor David MacKay
The inaugural lecture took place on 18 January and was delivered by Professor David Mackay, the new Chief Scientific Adviser for DECC. Professor Mackay discussed lessons and insights from his first 100 days in Government.  For more information on upcoming lectures, please visit our events page.

3 March 2010 - Professor Ben Martin
The second in this series of lectures saw Professor Martin (former Director of SPRU) speak on "Science policy research - can research influence policy? How? And does it make for better policy?" 

To view a video of the full lecture, please click here.

To view selected highlights of the lecture, please see:

• Debate between two linear models
• Margaret Thatcher's declaration "we'd better give them an extra £100 million"

7 June 2010 - Sarah Mukherjee
The third event in the CSaP's distinguished lecture series will be given on 7 June 2010 by the journalist and broadcaster Sarah Mukherjee. Sarah will discuss the challenges for environmental policy posed by scientific research, including the urgent need to think strategically and to face uncomfortable choices.

The CSaP Lecture Series is supported and hosted by the University of Cambridge, with additional generous support from its donors.