Convening and collaborating to create a Better Future

The Centre for Better Futures bridges knowledge and action by connecting individuals passionate about creating positive change with the world-class expertise and resources of the University of Cambridge. Our programme fosters purposeful reflection, deep learning, and collaboration to explore and launch innovative solutions to key global challenges.

Our growing Better Futures Community​

At the heart of the Better Futures Programme is a community of exceptional mentors and advisers. We’re grateful to this cadre of accomplished leaders committed to engaging with our participants and contributing to the wider Better Futures community.

Lara Allen

Lara Allen

Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Global Equality

Sonita Alleyne

Sonita Alleyne

(OBE) Master of Jesus College Founder, Somethin’ Else

Paul Bailey

Paul Bailey

Entrepreneur in Residence Cambridge Enterprise; Venture Partner EMV Capital

Mark Cheng

Mark Cheng

Founder, Social Innovation Circle

David Cleevely

David Cleevely

Chairman, Chemify

Jon Coker

Jon Coker

General Partner and Co-Founder, Eka Ventures

JULIAN CRITCHLOW

JULIAN CRITCHLOW

Advisory Partner at Bain & Company

Will Fraser-Allen

Will Fraser-Allen

Managing Partner, Albion VC

Sarah Galloway

Sarah Galloway

Global Sustainability Sector Leader, Russell Reynolds

Pam Garside

Pam Garside

Chair, Cambridge Angels

JIM Gazzard

JIM Gazzard

Director of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge

Patrick Maxwell

Patrick Maxwell

Regius Professor of Physic and Head of the School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Kim Morish

Kim Morish

Non Executive Director at Evergreen Fund

Anamaria Mulcahy

Anamaria Mulcahy

Expert Partner & Global Leader Bain Executive Network at Bain & Company

RONJON NAG

RONJON NAG

Founder, R42

Polly Neate

Polly Neate

Chief Executive at Shelter

Richard Nugee

Richard Nugee

Former Chief of Defence People, Ministry of Defence, Author of MoD Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach

Diarmuid O’Brien

Diarmuid O’Brien

Pro-Vice Chancellor for Innovation, University of Cambridge

ANDY PHILLIPPS

ANDY PHILLIPPS

Co-Founder, Booking.com

Simon Thorpe

Simon Thorpe

Managing Partner Delta2020; Former Chief Operating Officer, UBS Global Equity

Amy Weatherup

Amy Weatherup

i-Teams Programme Director, University of Cambridge

SIMON WOOLLEY

SIMON WOOLLEY

Principal of Homerton College; Founder and Director, Operation Black Vote

CHRIS Young

CHRIS Young

Master of St Edmund's College; Former Head of the School of Arts and Humanities, University of Cambridge

GRAHAM VIRGO

GRAHAM VIRGO

Master of Downing College; Former Senior Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education), University of Cambridge

IMPACT THEMES

The Centre for Better Futures is currently dedicated to enabling positive impact around three key areas health, sustainability and prosperity. These themes encompass critical questions such as: how to help people worldwide live active, meaningful lives to the age of 100; how to build sustainable resource systems that support global populations; and how to create a fair and just society for all.

Examples include:

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