Rustat Report on Blockchain published
The report from the September 2016 Rustat Conference on Blockchain - Beyond Bitcoin is now published on the Rustat website.
Technology and AI Focus for Rustat Conferences in 2016
Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, the Blockchain and the Future of Work - these vital issues of today to feature in Rustat Conferences in 2016.
Rustat Conference Report on the UK North South Divide published
A diverse range of perspectives, opinions and policy suggestions appear in this new report from the UK North South Divide Rustat Conference - now available.
Big Data Analytics - Conference Report Published
The Rustat Conference on Big Data was held in collaboration with Cambridge Big Data Strategic Initiative on 30 September 2015 - report is now published.
Inequality - Rustat Conference Report
The proceedings of the March 2015 Inequality conference have been published on the Rustat website.
Transport & Energy Rustat Conference Report - November 2014
KPMG, Laing O'Rourke, McLaren, BP, Shell, HS2 and others tackled the most pressing UK transport and related energy questions.
Health Innovation: A Cambridge Success Story
The Rustat Conference on the development of the drug Campath-1H, entitled "Health Innovation: A Cambridge Success Story", took place at Jesus College on 29 January 2013. A report will be published shortly on the Rusat Conferences website.
Managing Organisational Change in the Economic Crisis
The Rustat Conference on Managing Organisational Change was held at Jesus College on 4 December 2012. The conference report is now available to download here.
The Future of Research-Intensive Universities
The sixth Rustat Conference discussed the future of research-intensive universities and was jointly hosted by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, and Professor Ian White, Master of Jesus College
Rustat Conference on UK Manufacturing
The fifth Rustat Conference was held at Jesus College, Cambridge, on 24 November 2011. Proceedings focused upon the challenges and opportunities facing the UK manufacturing sector. Chaired by Professor Ian White FREng, the conference featured contributions from leading figures from industry, government and academia.
The Future of Research-Intensive Universities - 17 January 2012
The sixth Rustat Conference discussed the future of research-intensive universities and was jointly hosted by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, and Professor Ian White, Master of Jesus College
Agenda
08.15 – 09.30: Registration and refreshments.
09.30 – 09.45: Welcome and Introduction.
Professor Ian White
Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz
09.45 – 10.45: Session One: Roles and Models of Research-Intensive Universities.
What structures should universities have to 1. Provide balanced teaching, research and thought-leadership, 2. Combine depth of expertise with breadth of understanding, and 3. Promote excellence and equip those for leadership?
Chair: Professor Ian White
Speaker: Lord Rees.
10.45 – 11.05: Coffee
11.05 - 11.55: Session Two: The European Dimension.
How UK research-intensive universities might relate to their European Counterparts and vice versa; European heritage and traditions of higher learning --- from the Middle Ages to Humboldt and beyond; Potential collaborations with UK universities; Student and research exchange; Prospects of European rankings.
Chair: Sir Leszek Borysiewicz
Speakers: Professor Hans Jochen Schiewer (Freiburg, Germany), Prof Dr Kurt Deketelaere (Leuven).
11.55 – 12.55: Session Three: The Relationship between the Arts, Humanities and STEM disciplines. The mutual benefits of the relationship between the Humanities and the STEM disciplines at undergraduate and research level. Altering perspectives on the Idea of “a” University, or “the” University form Newman to the present. The importance of research in the Humanities for undergraduate teaching.
Chair: Lord Renfrew;
Speakers: Professor Christopher Higgins (Durham), Professor Stefan Collini.
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch
14.00 – 14.50: Session Four: Knowledge Exchange and Exploitation in Research-led Universities.
Partnerships with Industry; Supporting the growth agenda; Facilitating exploitation.
Chair: Dr Herman Hauser
Speaker: David Cleevely.
14.50 – 15.40: Session Five: Teaching and Learning in Research–led Universities
The role of undergraduate, graduate and post-experience education; Models for teaching; The need for full-time education; Matching national need with personal aspiration; Funding of Teaching; Response to Government White Paper.
Chair: Sir Keith O’Nions
Speaker: TBC.
15.40 – 15.55: Tea
15.55 – 16.45: Session Six: Relationships between Research Led Universities and Society and the Economy.
The principle of “Impact”; Engagement in the community; Media impact; Contributions to policy.
Chair: Professor Louise Richardson (St Andrews)
Speakers: Sir Adrian Smith (BIS), Dame Nancy Rothwell.
16.45 – 17.15: Conclusions and Future Initiatives.
Closing Remarks from Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz.
This conference was by invitation only. For more information please contact us. _________________________________________________________________________
08.15 – 09.30: Registration and refreshments.
09.30 – 09.45: Welcome and Introduction.
Professor Ian White
Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz
09.45 – 10.45: Session One: Roles and Models of Research-Intensive Universities.
What structures should universities have to 1. Provide balanced teaching, research and thought-leadership, 2. Combine depth of expertise with breadth of understanding, and 3. Promote excellence and equip those for leadership?
Chair: Professor Ian White
Speaker: Lord Rees.
10.45 – 11.05: Coffee
11.05 - 11.55: Session Two: The European Dimension.
How UK research-intensive universities might relate to their European Counterparts and vice versa; European heritage and traditions of higher learning --- from the Middle Ages to Humboldt and beyond; Potential collaborations with UK universities; Student and research exchange; Prospects of European rankings.
Chair: Sir Leszek Borysiewicz
Speakers: Professor Hans Jochen Schiewer (Freiburg, Germany), Prof Dr Kurt Deketelaere (Leuven).
11.55 – 12.55: Session Three: The Relationship between the Arts, Humanities and STEM disciplines. The mutual benefits of the relationship between the Humanities and the STEM disciplines at undergraduate and research level. Altering perspectives on the Idea of “a” University, or “the” University form Newman to the present. The importance of research in the Humanities for undergraduate teaching.
Chair: Lord Renfrew;
Speakers: Professor Christopher Higgins (Durham), Professor Stefan Collini.
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch
14.00 – 14.50: Session Four: Knowledge Exchange and Exploitation in Research-led Universities.
Partnerships with Industry; Supporting the growth agenda; Facilitating exploitation.
Chair: Dr Herman Hauser
Speaker: David Cleevely.
14.50 – 15.40: Session Five: Teaching and Learning in Research–led Universities
The role of undergraduate, graduate and post-experience education; Models for teaching; The need for full-time education; Matching national need with personal aspiration; Funding of Teaching; Response to Government White Paper.
Chair: Sir Keith O’Nions
Speaker: TBC.
15.40 – 15.55: Tea
15.55 – 16.45: Session Six: Relationships between Research Led Universities and Society and the Economy.
The principle of “Impact”; Engagement in the community; Media impact; Contributions to policy.
Chair: Professor Louise Richardson (St Andrews)
Speakers: Sir Adrian Smith (BIS), Dame Nancy Rothwell.
16.45 – 17.15: Conclusions and Future Initiatives.
Closing Remarks from Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz.
This conference was by invitation only. For more information please contact us. _________________________________________________________________________
