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.

Leadership & Team​

Stewart McTavish

Programme Co-FOunder

Director of Academic Programmes, Better Futures

ALISON WOOD

Programme Co-FOunder

Programme Lead – Foundations; Academic Director, Homerton Changemakers

Andy Phillipps

Programme Co-Founder

Co-Founder, Booking.com

Andy Neely

PROGRAMME CHAIR

Former Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Enterprise and Business Relations

Gavin Flynn

CEO, Centre for Better Futures

Interim CEO of The Moller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cambridge

JAIDEEP PRABHU

Programme Co-FOunder

Programme Lead - Wayfinding; Director of the Centre for India & Global Business, Cambridge Judge Business School

ROBERT DOUBLEDAY

Programme Co-FOunder

Programme Lead - Frontiers; Executive Director at Centre for Science and Policy, University of Cambridge

Nicholas Ekkel

Communications, Better Futures

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:

A year at the University of Cambridge to define your next chapter and deepen your impact on society

Learn more about the University of Cambridge Better Futures Programme here

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