The Bennett School of Public Policy looks forward to collaborating with the new Rokos School of Government on academically rigorous & interdisciplinary research, teaching, & engagement. This welcome new initiative underlines the University of Cambridge's leading role in evidence-driven policymaking.

What does it take to shape markets for inclusive growth? Dr Henry Kippin, Chief Executive of the @North East Combined Authority (NECA), explores how devolution, investment, & local leadership can unlock change—from Grainger Market to AI growth zones. www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/shaping...

🆕Government promised pension reforms to boost returns for savers & drive more long-term UK investment. There are some encouraging signs—but to truly deliver, the agenda needs to be far more ambitious. The Pensions Commission needs to think big, writes @craigpberry.bsky.social Read: bit.ly/4uWd1NK

And that's a wrap on the Bennett School of Public Policy Annual Conference 2026. Thank you to delegates at @churchillcol.bsky.social and those online for an excellent day of meaningful discussion. Look out for the recording of the Conference sessions to watch back at bennettschool.cam.ac.uk

Our final session today is the keynote delivered by former Senior Ambassador to the EU João Vale de Almeida on the growing fragmentation of the global order.

We are delighted that Bennett School Affiliate Philip Rycroft was able to join @michaelkenny.bsky.social to discuss his review into foreign financial interference in UK politics, published yesterday.

Our next panel is chaired by @terzibus.bsky.social, with @sambowman.co, @asvalero.bsky.social and @zach-meyers.bsky.social tackles a fundamental question at the heart of today’s policy debates: can governments deliver growth?

Andy Burnham @mayorofgm.bsky.social joins the Bennett School's @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social and @michaelkenny.bsky.social to discuss devolution and place-based policy and politics.

Today's programme includes a keynote from former Senior Ambassador to the EU João Vale de Almeida, and a conversation with @mayorofgm.bsky.social Andy Burnham. To attend any of the sessions online, go to the Bennett School of Public Policy website: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/conference

It was great to hear from @michaelkenny.bsky.social, who shared an update on the School’s expanding teaching programme, including a new MPhil in Digital Policy and an upcoming PhD programme. Read more: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/study/

Our second panel, chaired by @alturobov.bsky.social, with Antonio Weiss, Jessica Montgomery (@ai.cam.ac.uk) and Fay Skevington, turns to one of the most pressing questions for government today: how to deploy AI in public services responsibly and effectively.

Our first panel, chaired by @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social features Ottoline Leyser, @ehsanmasood.bsky.social and Jennifer Rubin, examines the pressures facing evidence-based decision-making in today's contested environment.

We’re delighted to be at Churchill College for the 2026 Bennett School Annual Conference. With delegates joining us in person and online, today is about the defining policy challenges of our time: from AI in public services to the future of regional growth and global cooperation.

Philip Rycroft presented his independent review on foreign financial influence in UK politics to Parliament today. Tomorrow, he’ll discuss his findings & recommendations at the Bennett School of Public Policy Annual Conference at 17:15. Online spots still available: bit.ly/4daNHNA

Only 2 days to our Annual Conference 600+ delegates will join in person & online, plus an incredible speaker line-up. Highlights: ✨ João Vale de Almeida on new geo-strategic challenges 📈 Andy Burnham on Greater Manchester’s growth 💡 Sessions on AI, policymaking & the economy Tickets: bit.ly/3NA9qUT

What do we really mean by “growth” & why has it become both an economic goal & a source of unease? Sam Gilbert explores tensions between prosperity, inequality, & environmental limits, & sets out two paths for the future—degrowth & green growth—& the choices they force us to confront. bit.ly/3PoH5RY

Government wants to align England’s public institutions with new strategic authorities—but reforms in health & policing show competing pressures, as old ideas about the “right” scale of services still shape the local state—writes Mark Sandford, @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Library bit.ly/4suWpuI

Tune into BBC Sounds to hear @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social talking to Chris Mann on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire this morning (11am) about our #CamFest event this evening on digital policy, plus her career, work, connection to Cambridge, & insight on current economic news. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The global order is weakening—waiting for the US to “return to normal” may be the wrong strategy Instead, middle powers could build resilience through supply-chain diplomacy—networks based on real capabilities (chips, finance, minerals, food systems) rather than political declarations bit.ly/4uOP3Ej

Thank you to Cesar Hidalgo for an entertaining evening in conversation with @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social at @waterstones.bsky.social Cambridge, discussing his latest book, "The Infinite Alphabet: And the Laws of Knowledge". Get your copy: www.penguin.co.uk/books/458054...

🆕Blog: New data suggest UK labour productivity may finally be emerging from a long period of stagnation, helped by a pick-up in financial services. @thomasaubreycca.bsky.social highlights how the insurance sector could drive further gains through cyber security & AI opportunities. bit.ly/4rtb60d

New episode of Crossing Channels now live! What can't money buy? @annaalexandrova.bsky.social & lfitouchi.bsky.social talk to Richard Westcott about the limits of markets & why not everything of value—such as dignity, fairness & trust—can be priced. bit.ly/3MPULEM @iast.fr @tse-fr.eu

We look forward to seeing you tonight for an engaging evening with Cesar Hidalgo in conversation with @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social about his latest book—"The Infinite Alphabet: And the Laws of Knowledge". 📅9 March 🕕 18:00 📍Waterstones Cambridge 🎟️Tickets: www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...

War boosts GDP. But should it? @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social speaks on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s programme—The Economy, Stupid—about how war disrupts GDP. She questions the usefulness of GDP as an economic measurement when even wars can make growth figures rise. Listen: bit.ly/40kcTto

Brexit was “The mother of all divorces” according to João Vale de Almeida—the first EU Ambassador to the UK after Brexit. He'll be examining Brexit, the transatlantic rupture & the fracturing global order, at our Annual Conference on 26 March. Read more: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/confere...

Congratulations to @jenitennison.com on her appointment as Chair, and @antonioweiss.bsky.social on becoming a member of the Responsible AI Advisory Panel, established by the Government Digital Service (GDS). Hear them speaking at two of our forthcoming events ⬇️

Join physicist & author Prof Cesar Hidalgo in conversation with @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social about his new book "The Infinite Alphabet" He'll walk you through the 'three laws' that predict how knowledge grows, moves, & decays. 📅9 March 2026 🕕18:00–19:30 📍Waterstones, Cambridge 🎟️https://bit.ly/406XT1X

Applications for Cambridge's MPhil in Digital Policy starting in October 2026, are open until 23 April. The programme equips early career professionals with the latest knowledge & practical skills needed for leadership in AI & digital technology policy. www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/study/mphil-...

Join us at #CamFest for an expert panel discussion on how Cambridge’s AI research is transforming governance & public services. 🌍 From Cambridge to the World: AI and Digital Policy 📅 16 March ⏰ 17:30 — 18:45 📍 The Glasshouse, Innovate Cambridge 🎟️ bit.ly/4aRpbiW

Applications for our MPhil in Public Policy (2026/27 cohort) close on Thursday 26 February 2026. Course Director @terzibus.bsky.social highlights what makes studying at the Bennett School unique & how the programme can accelerate your career in public policy & beyond. Apply now: bit.ly/4afkXBg

At the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, one question dominates: who will shape the rules of the AI? The answer is not just tech giants—it's digital policy leaders. Cambridge's MPhil in Digital Policy prepares graduates to design AI regulation, advise govts, & lead global tech governance. bit.ly/4a8sSR2

The #CamFest programme is now live & we're excited to be a part of it: 🌍 From Cambridge to the World: AI & Digital Policy 📅 16/03/2026 ⏰ 17:30 — 18:45 📍 The Glasshouse, Hills Road, CB2 1LQ 🔗 bit.ly/4aRpbiW With @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social @jenitennison.com Kathryn Chapman & @alturobov.bsky.social

The Republic of Ireland is often hailed as an economic success story. But as Natalie Morningstar @fitzwilliamcollege.bsky.social argues, it’s also a case study in the political risks of growth — and how dominant economic metrics can seriously distort reality. Blog: bit.ly/4rWyeEP

Last week @michaelkenny.bsky.social attended a royal audience with King Felipe VI in Madrid aimed at fostering collaboration with heads of some of the World’s leading public policy schools. He also met Prime Minster Pedro Sánchez, to discuss some of Spain’s pressing policy challenges. bit.ly/3MBiUP8

With application deadlines fast approaching for the next cohort of students joining our two MPhil programmes in October 2026, Course Director Alessio Terzi shares his top three tips on what makes an outstanding application. For details of the courses visit: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/study/

Our #CamFest event is now live From Cambridge to the World: AI and digital policy 📅 16/03/2026 🕠 17:30 — 18:45 📍 The Glasshouse, Innovate Cambridge Hear Cambridge experts explore how AI & digital research & policymaking can drive inclusive & sustainable growth. 🎟️https://bit.ly/4aRpbiW

Q. What makes climate policy stick? A. Institutions A new literature review by @terzibus.bsky.social et al. explores a fundamental question in climate policy: What role do institutions play in making climate policies effective and durable? Read paper: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/publications...

Tune in to this month’s Crossing Channels podcast as Dr @terzibus.bsky.social (Bennett Institute for Public Policy) and Prof Christian Gollier (@tse-fr.eu) debate — and at times disagree — on whether climate policy can truly deliver in the real world. Listen: pod.fo/e/3837de

This is not to be missed! 📚The Master’s Book Club with Diane Coyle in conversation with Sharon Peacock 🗓 Thursday 12 March 2026 🕕18:00 - 19:00 (GMT) 📍Churchill College, University of Cambridge, CB3 0DS Booking is essential: www.chu.cam.ac.uk/event/the-ma...

Congratulations to the 8 nominees In 2024, we welcomed Philippe Sands to deliver the third annual Reynolds Lecture: From genocide to ecocide: international justice & its discontents. He explored the role of international criminal law, its unintended consequences & its future. Watch: lnkd.in/eXAJ3S5k

We’re growing! 🚀 The Bennett School is hiring an Associate Professor in Public Policy and an Assistant Professor in Public Policy. Join us and make an impact in public policy. More details: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/about-us/car...

Our new MPhil in Digital Policy is interdisciplinary — combining training in economics, political science, computer science & law. From digital economics & AI governance to AI in the public sector & data science for policymakers, it prepares the next generation of digital leaders. ➡️ bit.ly/4a8sSR2

Great discussion at today’s Bennett School lunchtime seminar👏 @johnlpoquiz.bsky.social & Nghi Nguyen shared early findings on why AI adoption is stalling in parts of the real economy—and what firms need to make it work. Look out for their research paper on firms' AI adoption coming out in March.

In this month's Crossing Channels podcast, @terzibus.bsky.social chats with Christian Gollier @tse-fr.eu about designing a climate policy that delivers in the real world. "We have to move to an economy that is decarbonised—which means you have to transform the whole of your economy" pod.fo/e/3837de

Bennett School Affiliated Researcher @thomasaubreycca.bsky.social argues the UK’s centralised infrastructure funding model is holding back growth. In a series of Bennett blogs, he recommends alternative approaches to finance infrastructure & housing projects more cost-effectively. bit.ly/4rdKwsO

The govt’s mission to kickstart growth could leave already left-behind places even further behind. Geoff White, Pete Tyler & @cwarnock.bsky.social argue for spatial rebalancing—sustained funding, real devolution, greater investment in the most disadvantaged places, & more transparency bit.ly/3MeTcQk

Economists often celebrate competition for delivering better, cheaper, more diverse choices—but is it always the hero? Using SHEIN, Palantir, Samsung, & Boeing as examples, Nghi Nguyen explores when market competition may do more harm than good. Blog: bit.ly/4qmvHTa

Can we make climate policy fair and effective? 🎧 Discover our new episode of Crossing Channels podcasts with Richard Westcott, Alessio Terzi from the @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk, and Christian Gollier! 🎧 Season 5, episode 4 - Tune in here: pod.fo/e/3837de

A fascinating talk by the Bennett School's Prof @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social on how generative AI is transforming the economy and why its impacts are difficult to measure using existing economic statistics.

Podcast: The coming AI bubble. Can AI profits justify massive investment? Many experts say 2026 is make-or-break. Prof Dame @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social Coyle discusses what an AI bubble burst could mean on BBC Radio's The Artificial Human. Listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...