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Speaker spotlight: Dr David Rose

The second in a series of interviews with some of the keys speakers at the Cambridge Festival. David Rose is Professor of Sustainable Agricultural Systems at Cranfield University.

Speaker Spotlight: Dr David Frayne

A series of interviews with key speakers from the Cambridge Festival 2023.

Read all about it... introducing Matter, the Cambridge Festival newspaper

Grab your copy of Matter, the Cambridge Festival newspaper, which is full of events, news and a cryptic crossword.

Can we cool a warming world?

Can we refreeze Arctic ice and is it safe? Will temperature rises over 1.5C trigger mass migration across the planet? Can we stop fake news from holding up action? What’s the future of meat and food security in a warming world?

Issues of safety, trust and truth tackled during tech-related events at the Cambridge Festival

Item tracking devices and abusive stalking, the future of online safety, hate speech and the role of AI, automated fact-checking, and the development of AI empathy are part of a series of events relating to technology at this year’s Cambridge Festival.

From political turbulence to online safety: politics events at the Cambridge Festival

Is neoliberalism over? Can journalists and academics keep up with today’s political turbulence? Has populism led to self-censorship in the media? These are just some of the questions a host of politics-related events at this year’s Cambridge Festival.

Cambridge Festival launches extensive programme for 2023

The programme for the Cambridge Festival 2023 is now live and bookings are open. Explore over 350 events and secure your spot now.

Book lovers assemble: the Cambridge Festival Bookshop is opening it's doors

We're excited to announce that Waterstones Cambridge will be the official Festival bookshop for 2023

First look at Cambridge Festival 2023

Hot topics this year include an in-depth look at how we move from global risks to global safety, results from the largest four-day working week trial and greenwashing tactics to look out for.

Say That Again Slowly - The Cambridge Festival podcast

Prepare for this year's Festival by listening to our unique and inspiring podcast. We cover everything from aliens, to Shakespeare, to body image and more!