Why Cambridge?

Question 1

Supervisions

Answer 1

Can talk to, and discuss ideas with leading academics in specialist subject areas
Constantly exposed to expert research, thinking and discussions

Question 2

City

Answer 2

Visited Cambridge city with family - place was beautiful, diverse, exciting
Cambridge is more like a campus - Oxford is more like a city
Less intimidating
Slightly cheaper to live in Cambridge

Question 3

Size + connections

Answer 3

1 hour to London by train

Cambridge is more compact - more walking/cycling

Question 4

Education

Answer 4

Oxbridge education is second to none - advantageous for getting jobs

Question 5

Research Institutes

Answer 5

Scott Polar Research Institute - understanding of Polar regions
UCCRI (Conservation Research Institute) - biodiversity conservation + social context of human engagement with nature

Question 6

CRASSH (Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities)

Answer 6

Respond to social and political challenges, engage in humanities research, help shape public policy
Links to work with BYC YVSG - talking to Ministers

Question 7

Cambridge Global Food Security

Answer 7

Approach to the challenge of ensuring all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food that meet dietary needs
Links to NCS LYB - collected food for Slough Food Bank (felt passionate that this is an issue)