On May 14th, Enver Solomon, the current Chief Executive of the Refugee Council came to speak to CUGS members. Through his involvement in journalism and humanitarian work, with previous roles in the BBC, Just For Kids Law, The National Children’s Bureau, Barnado’s, and more, Solomon offered an insightful and exciting panel discussion.

CUGS held a fabulously fun ceilidh on May 4th celebrating the start of the final term of this academic year. With a live band and lots of dancing, it was a great night that was enjoyed by all!

Kate Raworth, the economist behind the Doughnut Economics model, came to speak on March 13th about her model for human and natural wellbeing. She gave insight into how the Doughnut Economics model could be used practically to fundamentally transform economic dynamics, ensuring we can meet human needs without overshooting environmental limits. A fascinating talk to attend!

CUGS held another Geography Pub Quiz on March 7th, where geographers of all years and quizzing abilities got to put their knowledge to the test and have some fun in Emmanuel College!

As the Environmental Team Leader of the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service, John Cornell promotes biodiversity conservation, ecological culture, and the impacts of both on placemaking and identity. Cornell’s talk on March 6th gave a glimpse into the local Cambridge environment.

A collaboration between CUGS and the Cambridge University Education Society, this panel discussion heard from Christine Ozden, the Global Director for Climate Education at Cambridge University Press, and Camilla Hadi Chaudhary, a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Education at Cambridge University.

On January 24th, Professor Joe Smith, the current director of the Royal Geographical Society, gave a talk to CUGS members on the relationships around sustainability between humans and nature. Drawing on his experience within research, writing, and his practical work within sustainability policy and communication, Smith gave a captivating talk on sustainability.