On Thursday 19 October we are delighted to invite you to Join Lord Robert Winston, Sally Bridgeland, Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBE, Dr Hannah Critchlow and the Magdalene College Student Outreach Ambassadors as they examine the relationship between discovery and perspective. A timely discussion especially important during this period of human history dominated by AI advances.
Programme
Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Following the discussion there will be a drinks reception for all attendees.
Venue: Cripps Court, Magdalene College, Cambridge
Cost: This event is free to attend and guests are welcome
Speakers
Lord Robert Winston is Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London. In the 1970s he developed gynaecological surgical techniques that improved fertility treatments. He later pioneered new treatments to improve in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and developed pre-implantation diagnosis. This allowed embryos to be screened for genetic diseases and has allowed parents carrying faulty genes to have children free of illnesses such as cystic fibrosis.
Sally Bridgeland is an actuary with extensive experience in innovation, risk management and responsible investment across investment management and pensions. She was CEO of the BP Pension Scheme in 2007-14 after twenty years with Aon Hewitt working as a consultant and in investment research. Sally’s passion for maths education is evident in her work as a member of the Royal Society’s Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education (ACME) and as Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board for the Centre for Mathematical Cognition at Loughborough University. Sally is an Honorary Group Captain in 601 Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, introducing diverse ideas to the way that the Senior Leadership Team of the RAF think and work.
Dawid Konotey-Ahulu received a CBE in recognition for his work in setting up the 10,000 Black Interns Initiative. The award was for services to diversity and inclusion as this initiative seeks to significantly improve the employment chances of talented Black interns across 24 sectors within the UK, including the financial services sector. Konotey-Ahulu a former barrister and investment banker, also founded Mallowstreet.com, the social media platform connecting the pensions and insurance industry.
Dr Hannah Critchlow is an internationally-acclaimed neuroscientist, broadcaster and author, and a Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. Her expertise lies in Consciousness, Intelligence and Decision Making and she has spoken to a number of audiences including government officials, public and business leaders. Her book The Science of Fate made The Sunday Times Bestseller list, receiving international press coverage and translated into eight languages.
The Magdalene College Outreach Ambassador Scheme was set up in 2022 with Undergraduate students returning to their local primary and secondary schools to deliver interactive sessions on their research and studies to help inspire the next generation.
Facilities
- Disabled Accessibility
- wheelchair access
- WI-FI
Accessibility Facilities
- Designated wheelchair public toilet
- Wheel chair accessible
