Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation

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5 weeks to go!

There are just 5 weeks until the MSt Social Innovation application deadline for 2026 entry - if you're planning to submit your application to study with us this year, there's not much time left!

Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3VVW7zt

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Join us on Wednesday 11 March for our final admissions webinar for 2026 entry to the MSt Social Innovation - don't miss your chance to have your questions about the programme answered!

Visit our website for more details and to register: bit.ly/4eUHcw3

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If you're thinking about applying for the MSt in Social Innovation for 2026 entry and have questions about the programme, come along to our Meet the Director webinar on Wednesday 11 March!

Visit our website to register: bit.ly/4eUHcw3

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If you're interested in finding out more about the MSt in Social Innovation programme and how you could join our next cohort, make sure you register for our next Meet the Director webinar!

To see the webinar details and to sign up, visit our website: bit.ly/3ZaCWTc

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If you're thinking about starting something new in 2026, come along to our Meet the Director webinar to learn about the MSt Social Innovation programme.

Our next intake of changemakers will start the MSt in Autumn 2026. Join the webinar to see how you could be part of the cohort: bit.ly/3ZaCWTc

Wishing you a very happy festive season from everyone at the MSt Social Innovation, Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, Cambridge Social Ventures and Cambridge Judge Business School!

Teresa Aitken and Teresa Keating from Glenboig Development Trust sit at the front of a lecture theatre of Social Innovation students and talk about their community work.

Teresa Aitken and Teresa Keating from Glenboig Development Trust sit at the front of a lecture theatre of Social Innovation students and talk about their community work.

We've reached the end of the first residential for MSt in Social Innovation Cohort 2025/27!

Our last session was with the brilliant Teresa Keating and Teresa Aitken, who talked about the work they do in their community in Scotland.

If you'd like to join our next cohort, visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

Dr Michelle Darlington standing at the front of a lecture theatre of MSt Social Innovation students, delivering a problem solving workshop.

Two colleagues from the CJBS Information and Library Services Team standing at the front of a lecture theatre of MSt in Social Innovation students, delivering a session on referencing and plagiarism.

It's day 4 of the MSt in Social Innovation December residential - the week is flying!

Today we had a session on referencing with our wonderful Library team, before a workshop on problem solving with Dr Michelle Darlington.

To see how you could become part of the MSt programme visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

Four panellists from Unlearning Ltd, Pioneers Post, and Rene House CIC sit at the front of a lecture theatre at Cambridge Judge Business School.

A classroom of social innovation students sit in a lecture on social intrapreneurship during the MSt Social Innovation residential week.

We've reached the middle of the MSt Social Innovation December residential and it's been another busy day!

We looked at social intrapreneurship today and were joined by social entrepreneurs from Pioneers Post, René House CIC and Unlearning Ltd.

To find out more about the MSt visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

The large Christmas tree in the reception area of Cambridge Judge Business School.

MSt in Social Innovation students take part in a fishbanks simulation exercise run by Professor Matthew Grimes.

MSt in Social Innovation students take part in a fishbanks simulation exercise run by Professor Matthew Grimes.

MSt in Social Innovation students take part in a fishbanks simulation exercise run by Professor Matthew Grimes.

It's Day 2 of the MSt Social Innovation residential and we've been discussing social innovation theories before taking part in a fishbanks simulation exercise. It's been another busy day of learning!

To see how you could be part of the MSt programme next year, visit our website: bit.ly/3VVW7zt

Gishan Dissanaike, Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School, addresses Cohort 10 of the MSt in Social Innovation programme.

Group 1 of MSt Social Innovation students presenting on their wicked problem, biodiversity loss.

Group 2 of MSt Social Innovation students presenting on their wicked problem, the rise of the precariat.

Group 3 of MSt Social Innovation students presenting on their wicked problem, climate change.

Welcome to Cambridge, MSt Social Innovation Cohort 2025/27!

We started the day with a welcome from Gishan Dissanaike, Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School, followed by student presentations on wicked problems!

To join our next cohort visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

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Tomorrow is our final Meet the Director webinar of 2025 - join us online to hear Professor Neil Stott, programme director for the MSt Social Innovation, talk about social innovation in action and answer questions about the MSt.

There's still time to register by visiting our website: bit.ly/44jw4G3

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Don't miss out - there's still time to register for next week's Meet the Director webinar, where Professor Neil Stott will discuss social innovation in action and answer questions on the MSt in Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School.

Visit our website to sign up: bit.ly/44jw4G3

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Register now for our MSt Social Innovation Meet the Director webinar on Tuesday 21 October - find out more about the MSt and how you could join our next cohort.

Have your questions about the MSt answered by Programme Director Professor Neil Stott.

Sign up via our website: bit.ly/4eUHcw3

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Come along to our first Meet the Director webinar of this application window next Tuesday - learn more about the MSt in Social Innovation programme, and have your questions answered by our Programme Director Professor Neil Stott.

To find out more and register, visit: bit.ly/4nZgHKL

Dr Selda Dagistanli stands at the front of a lecture theatre in Cambridge Judge Business School, delivering her guest lecture on storytelling and auto-ethnography as part of the MSt in Social Innovation residential week.

Glenn Jenkins stands at the front of a lecture theatre in Cambridge Judge Business School, delivering his guest lecture on his work at Marsh Farm in Luton as part of the MSt in Social Innovation residential week.

A small group of eight MSt Social Innovation students sit on a circle of chairs in a lecture theatre at Cambridge Judge Business School, taking part in a seminar to help refine their dissertation ideas.

It's the end of the MSt Social Innovation residential week, and on Thursday we were delighted to have a guest lecture from Selda Dagistanli on autoethnography.

We're ending the week with Glenn Jenkins from Marsh Farm, always a highlight!

To attend one of our webinars visit bit.ly/4eUHcw3

MSt Social Innovation lecturer Professor Elizabeth George standing at the front of the lecture theatre talking about her own research interests.

MSt in Social Innovation lecturer Professor Elizabeth George standing at the front of the lecture theatre discussing the wide range of countries where she has worked.

CJBS Research Manager Katie Jones standing at the front of the lecture theatre about to begin her presentation on research ethics.

The middle of our MSt in Social Innovation residential has focused on quantitative research methods, research ethics, and case studies!

If you'd like to find out more about the programme, we're hosting some information webinars. Register for one of our events via our website: bit.ly/4eUHcw3

MSt in Social Innovation alumni Caitlin and Nick standing at the front of the lecture theatre in front of two display screens.

A photo of MSt in Social Innovation Cohort 9 students in the lecture theatre during their residential week. There is a group of six students on chairs at the front of the room, completing a role play exercise.

It's Day 2 of the MSt in Social Innovation residential week and it was great to welcome programme alumni Caitlin Macdonald (2022/24) and Nick Milner (2016/18) back to the classroom to discuss their dissertation experiences!

To find out more about the MSt visit our website: bit.ly/3VVW7zt

The 2024/26 cohort of MSt in Social Innovation students in the lecture theatre at Cambridge Judge.

A photo of the blue sky and autumnal leaves outside Cambridge Judge Business School.

Four MSt in Social Innovation students sit on blue chairs in the autumn sunshine outside Cambridge Judge Business School.

It's a lovely sunny day as we welcome our 2024/26 cohort of students back to Cambridge for their fourth and final MSt in Social Innovation residential week!

To find out more about the programme and apply for our next intake, visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

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It's that time of year - applications are now open for the MSt in Social Innovation!

Apply to be part of our tenth cohort, starting in Autumn 2026.

For more information and to apply visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

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Congratulations to Bill McHugh (MSt Social Innovation 2017-19) who was named an MBE in the latest King's Birthday Honours List!

Social Innovation: The Social Ideas Podcast The Social Ideas podcast shares the impact of social innovation, its necessity and its capacity to challenge the status quo. Throughout this series, highly committed change makers in business, civil s...

2025 Social Innovation Prize Winner Charlie Fraser, founder of TERN speaks to us about how, since 2016, TERN has been supporting people in the UK to launch businesses & explains how entrepreneurship can benefit refugees.

Listen here bit.ly/4eMQc7H

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Social Innovation: The Social Ideas Podcast The Social Ideas podcast shares the impact of social innovation, its necessity and its capacity to challenge the status quo. Throughout this series, highly committed change makers in business, civil s...

Podcast alert!

In this episode, we meet Abdirahim Hassan, one of our 2025 Social Innovation Prize winners, and learn about his Community Interest Company, Coffee Afrik.

Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4eMQc7H

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Cambridge Social Innovation Prize winners 2025

Congratulations to the winners of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize!
• Sol Escobar - Give Your Best,
• Charlie Fraser – TERN (The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network)
• Abdirahim Hassan - Coffee Afrik,
• Matt Pierri - Sociability
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The next essay in our critical perspectives series is now live examining the role of atonement and redemption in motivating social innovation. It explores how the ‘Big 5’ motivations for social innovation shape individual and collective responses to social harm.

Full article here bit.ly/4bgi2ay

A group of 5 MSt in Social Innovation students standing around a table with a large sheet of paper covered with post-it notes.

Small groups of MSt in Social Innovation students are discussing an impact investing role play exercise in a lecture theatre.

Small groups of MSt in Social Innovation students are taking part in an impact investing role play exercise.

It's already Day 4 of the MSt Social Innovation residential, and we've had a busy day!
We started by looking towards the dissertation phase of the course, then the students took part in an impact investing role play in groups.
If you'd like to find out more about the programme visit: bit.ly/3VVW7zt

Lecturer Doctor Nicole Helwig standing at the front of the lecture theatre.

MSt in Social Innovation students split up into groups in the lecture theatre for the fishbanks simulation exercise.

We've reached the middle of the MSt Social Innovation June residential and today our focus is on social finance.
This morning our students did a simulation on fishbanks before learning about financing social ventures.
To learn more about the MSt and how to join our next intake, visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

Five panellists from various social enterprises sitting at the front of the lecture theatre.

Professor Simone Phipps standing at the front of the lecture theatre.

It's Day 2 of the MSt Social Innovation residential week, and we've had a great day!
This morning we had a panel to discuss social enterprises, and ended the day with a talk from Prof Simone Phipps of Middle Georgia State University.
If you're interested in joining the course, visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

A group of 5 MSt Social Innovation students standing at the front of the lecture theatre.

A different group of 5 MSt in Social Innovation students standing at the front of the lecture theatre.

MSt in Social Innovation lecturer Nicole Helwig standing at the front of the lecture theatre.

Welcome back to Cambridge, MSt Social Innovation Cohort 9! Our 2024/26 cohort is back for their third residential week, focussing on Social Innovation in Practice.

If you'd like to find out more about the MSt in Social Innovation please visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt

A wide view photo of the graduation dinner for Cohort 7 of the MSt in Social Innovation.

A view of the MSt in Social Innovation Cohort 7 graduation dinner at St Catharine's College in Cambridge.

Two graduates from Cohort 7 of the MSt in Social Innovation standing together and smiling in their black graduation gowns.

Two graduates from Cohort 7 of the MSt in Social Innovation standing together and smiling in their black graduation gowns, outside in the sunshine.

We were delighted to celebrate Cohort 7's graduation from the MSt Social Innovation recently, with students graduating with their colleges before coming together for dinner at St Catharine's College in Cambridge.

To find out more about the MSt Social Innovation programme visit bit.ly/3VVW7zt