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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 19h

Today, we’re welcoming the very first cohort of students joining our MPhil in Global Risk and Resilience!

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Alan Jagolinzer @jagolinzer.bsky.social · 2d

Call for Papers now open for the

Cambridge Disinformation Summit, 8-10 April 2026.

Research on systemic risks from technology that affects information streams or the amplification or monetization of disinformation.

Hosted with @mctd.bsky.social.

Information: www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...

Cambridge disinformation summit (2026) - Cambridge Judge Business School

Connect with Cambridge Judge! Explore our full calendar of upcoming events, learn about our programmes and connect with world-class speakers.

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge @hugheshall.bsky.social · 2d

How can we address extreme risks?🚨

Kennedy Mbeva, Hughes Fellow and Research Associate at the Centre for Existential Risk at Cambridge, focuses his research on the governance of global catastrophic risk.🌎

Learn more about what that means⬇️
youtu.be/Nnig4ifEBOY?...
@cser.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk

Dr Kennedy Mbeva

Research Stories: Remarkable people, groundbreaking work, global impact. In this series, our researchers talk about their work and the difference it is making around the world, from tackling climate…

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

-Sophie Cray, Postgraduate Co-ordinator. She has a broad background in Anthropology and Sociology which further led to her Master’s in Gastronomy. Her experience varies from being a Personal Assistant at Oxford University to interning with the World Food Programme in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

-Alana Weir, Teaching Associate with a focus on disaster risk. Alana’s research interests include developing effective disaster risk assessment methodologies and partnering with stakeholders at the science-practice-policy interface to enhance disaster risk management.

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

-Alexandru Marcoci, Assistant Professor with a focus on AI. He has previously been a Research Fellow at Clare Hall, as well as an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Nottingham.

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

-Charlotte Christiane Hammer (@epihammer.bsky.social),
Assistant Professor. She specialises in outbreak science, pandemic preparedness & health security. She has over a decade of experience in infectious disease control, humanitarian operations & academic research & teaching in higher ed.

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

We’re looking forward to welcoming the very first cohort of our MPhil in Global Risk and Resilience next week!
Ahead of the start of term, we’d like to reintroduce our education team.

Find out more about the MPhil here: www.cser.ac.uk/education/mp...

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MPhil in Global Risk and Resilience - CSER

www.cser.ac.uk

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

-Sophie Cray, Postgraduate Co-ordinator. She has a broad background in Anthropology and Sociology which further led to her Master’s in Gastronomy. Her experience varies from being a Personal Assistant at Oxford University to interning with the World Food Programme in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

-Alana Weir, Teaching Associate with a focus on disaster risk. Alana’s research interests include developing effective disaster risk assessment methodologies and partnering with stakeholders at the science-practice-policy interface to enhance disaster risk management.

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

-Alexandru Marcoci, Assistant Professor with a focus on AI. He has previously been a Research Fellow at Clare Hall, as well as an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Nottingham.

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 6d

-Charlotte Christiane Hammer (@epihammer.bsky.social), Assistant Professor. She specialises in outbreak science, pandemic preparedness & health security. She has over a decade of experience in infectious disease control, humanitarian operations & academic research & teaching in higher ed.

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 7d

New paper 'Food trade disruption after global catastrophes' highlights how fragile global trade networks are under extreme shocks, and why preparing resilient food systems is urgent.
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Constantin Arnscheidt @carnscheidt.bsky.social · 8d

New modelling study on how food trade might evolve after global catastrophes like nuclear war or global catastrophic infrastructure loss: esd.copernicus.org/articles/16/...

Food trade disruption after global catastrophes

Abstract. The global food trade system is resilient to minor disruptions but vulnerable to major ones. Major shocks can arise from global catastrophic risks, such as abrupt sunlight reduction scenario...

esd.copernicus.org

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 8d

➡️ Find out more and apply here: www.cser.ac.uk/people/join-...

Teaching Associate (Fixed Term) - CSER

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 8d

📢 We are hiring a Teaching Associate!

The fixed-term role will support the delivery of the MPhil in Global Risk and Resilience.

The post is suited for someone wanting to increase their teaching experience and shape a new postgraduate course.

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Gates Cambridge @gatescambridge.bsky.social · 13d

A very warm welcome to our Class of 2025 who start their Gates Cambridge journey today!

#gatescambridge25

@uniofcam.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 14d

🌍 How are African countries managing the risks of a just transition?

New article by Ken Mbeva looks at how investment rules like the AfCFTA Investment Protocol are shaping climate action, foreign investment, and sustainable development.
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africanlegalstudies.blog/2025/09/19/h...

How African countries are managing the potentially catastrophic risks of just transition through the investment regime – africanlegalstudies.blog

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 14d

Curious about global catastrophic risks?
📖Our reading list offers a starting point with key resources on areas such as biorisk, natural risk and AI.
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www.cser.ac.uk/work/cser-re...

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Fairness Foundation @fairness.bsky.social · 16d

Fairness and hope: A guest post by Dr SJ Beard, Research Affiliate at @cser.bsky.social and author of a new book, 'Existential Hope'

Fairness and hope

A guest post by Dr SJ Beard, Research Affiliate at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and author of a new book, 'Existential Hope'

www.faircomment.co.uk

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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 16d

We’re hiring @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk for a postdoc in geopolitics of AI www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. Applications are invited for a Research Assistant/Associate at the new Bennett School of Public Policy in the

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Department of Land Economy @landeconomy.bsky.social · 19d

🌿👉The Department's Dr Belinda Bell will be giving a talk entitled 'Climate change and asset owners: research-informed financial systems interventions'. Find out more here: www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/finance-for-...

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Centre for the Study of Existential Risk @cser.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you to Professor Lorraine Daston for a fantastic lecture last night on how the insurance industry confronts catastrophic risk!

A recording will be available soon on our YouTube channel.

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Mike Cassidy @mikevolc.bsky.social · 22d

🌋 Excited to share my new essay in Aeon: one of the most underappreciated global risks isn’t an asteroid or supervolcano—it’s the eruptions we don’t see coming:

Aeon Magazine @aeon.co · 23d

The science of volcanoes and their relationship with the climate is hard to keep up with. Why do some volcanoes give us little warning before they blow? Are we ignoring the next big eruption?

Hidden volcanoes: are we ignoring the next big eruption? | Aeon Essays

The next global disaster may be triggered by a catastrophic eruption. How can we prepare for the fire beneath our feet?

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Gates Cambridge @gatescambridge.bsky.social · 26d

Applications for the next academic cycle at @uniofcam.bsky.social are now open. Provost Professor Eilis Ferran outlines the criteria you need to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. More here -https://www.gatescambridge.org. Just click on the apply tab at the top.

#gatescambridge25

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Cambridge Judge Business School @jbs.cam.ac.uk · Sep 4

🌟 Cambridge Judge Business School at Cambridge Tech Week 2025!
Join us at two events this month as we bring together leading voices to challenge assumptions and shape the future of innovation.

👉 Find event details and register: https://loom.ly/PhawfU8
#CambridgeTechWeek #CambridgeJudge #Tech

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