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Alessio Terzi

@terzibus.bsky.social
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AP in Public Policy @ University of Cambridge 👨🏻‍🏫 | Global Council Member @ WEF 🌍 | Author of ‘Growth for Good’ 📗 Climate, political economy, growth, economic history, space www.alessioterzi.eu

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 29/09/2026
🆕 When AI can draft a briefing in seconds, what are policy schools for? @ninajorden.bsky.social, @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social, @michaelkenny.bsky.social & @terzibus.bsky.social explain why knowledge, judgement & human relationships matter even more in this age of AI. 🔗 bit.ly/4dbSJbR
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AEA Journals @aeajournals.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Forthcoming book review in the JEL: "Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier by Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau" by Alessio Terzi.
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Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier by Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau
(Forthcoming Article)
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 28/08/2026
New research by @terzibus.bsky.social & Francesco Nicoli published in @pnasnexus.org shows the cost of launching cargo into space is now falling faster than steamship freight did during the 19th-century transport revolution, & even faster than solar photovoltaics.
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 29/07/2026
One of the most-viewed PNAS Nexus articles in the last week is “From Sputnik to Starship: Estimating the experience curve of space launch technology.” Explore the article here: ow.ly/cAgw50ZtX7Y To learn more about submitting your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at ow.ly/Jhnm50ZtX7X.
Central scenario, cumulative payload (A) and cost per kilogram of payload to LEO (B). The A chart indicates the time series of cumulative payload to orbit (solid line) and the forecasted cumulative capacity under our central scenario assumptions (dashed line). The B chart indicates the evolution of costs per kilogram of payload between 2015 and 2025, and the forecasted average costs per kilogram based on our model and central scenario assumptions.
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 27/07/2026
A new analysis of more than 4,400 rocket launches suggests that space launch technology follows a steep learning curve, with the cost of reaching orbit continuing to decline over time. In PNAS Nexus: ow.ly/LPNx50ZtxsP In China Xinhua News: ow.ly/zyTP50ZtxsM
Figure 1: Cost per kilogram of payload to orbit, by launch. Each dot represents a single launch. Costs are expressed in 2024 USD. Dotted line marks the end of the Cold War. Chart excludes outliers (five observations with cost per kilogram above 1 million USD).
Image credit: Alessio Terzi and Francesco Nicoli
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PNAS Nexus @pnasnexus.org · 28/07/2026
One of the most-viewed PNAS Nexus articles in the last week is “From Sputnik to Starship: Estimating the experience curve of space launch technology.” Explore now: ow.ly/Y87k50ZtWmw To submit your own research, visit PNAS Nexus at ow.ly/2EmL50ZtWkP.
Central scenario, cumulative payload (A) and cost per kilogram of payload to LEO (B). The A chart indicates the time series of cumulative payload to orbit (solid line) and the forecasted cumulative capacity under our central scenario assumptions (dashed line). The B chart indicates the evolution of costs per kilogram of payload between 2015 and 2025, and the forecasted average costs per kilogram based on our model and central scenario assumptions.
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PNAS Nexus @pnasnexus.org · 27/07/2026
A new analysis of more than 4,400 rocket launches suggests that space launch technology follows a steep learning curve, with the cost of reaching orbit continuing to decline over time. In PNAS Nexus: ow.ly/7Zyz50ZtxeL In China Xinhua News: ow.ly/AJvB50ZtxeM
Figure 1: Cost per kilogram of payload to orbit, by launch. Each dot represents a single launch. Costs are expressed in 2024 USD. Dotted line marks the end of the Cold War. Chart excludes outliers (five observations with cost per kilogram above 1 million USD).
Image credit: Alessio Terzi and Francesco Nicoli
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 25/07/2026
The cost of launching a kilogram of cargo into orbit fell from $87,023 in 1960 to $3,868 in 2025. For each doubling of cumulative payload, the average cost to launch a kg has decreased by 21.2%, positioning it to reach $300 per kg by 2040. In PNAS Nexus: ow.ly/yE4y50ZsqX0
Starship at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, June 30, 2022.
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Space.com @space.com · 20/07/2026
Rocket launch costs have dropped 96% since 1960. How low can they go? www.space.com/space-explor...
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Rocket launch costs have dropped 96% since 1960. How low can they go?
"There is still significant scope for further cost reductions going forward."
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 15/07/2026
Is space trade the next global transport revolution? 🚀 New research led by @terzibus.bsky.social shows that the cost of reaching orbit is falling faster than steamship freight did in the 19th century. Here is why space is the new frontier for economists. 👇 1/6
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Nature @nature.com · 23/06/2026
Ten years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, there are signs that their relationship in research is healing 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Brexit tore apart European science — now the research rifts are healing
The UK’s share of EU research funding is climbing, but lost networks will be harder to recover.
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 09/06/2026
Featured in @thetimes.com today: new research led by @terzibus.bsky.social argues that SpaceX's hold over orbit is comparable to the East India Company's dominance of global maritime trade, and warns of unchecked corporate power in the space sector. lnkd.in/eQymXbcE
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 09/06/2026
Is SpaceX the East India Company of low Earth orbit? 🚀⛵ SpaceX now launches around 75% of everything humanity sends into space. Economist @terzibus.bsky.social argues that this dominance of a frontier market has a lot in common with colonial-era corporations 👇 bit.ly/4uXvRUt
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launching into a clear blue sky with the United States of America flag prominently in the foreground. A text overlay reads:  "SpaceX’s hold over orbit matches East India Company’s grip on maritime trade".
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Project Syndicate @projectsyndicate.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Alessio Terzi & Stefano Marcuzzi consider lessons from the three-century era when corporate monopolies operated beyond the reach of sovereigns.
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SpaceX Is the New East India Company
Alessio Terzi & Stefano Marcuzzi consider lessons from the three-century era when corporate monopolies operated beyond the reach of sovereigns.
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 08/06/2026
Is SpaceX the New East India Company? @terzibus.bsky.social & Stefano Marcuzzi write for @projectsyndicate.bsky.social about their latest research comparing the space company SpaceX to the East India Company - the most powerful corporation in history... until now! Read: bit.ly/43iqO4L
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SpaceX Is the New East India Company
Alessio Terzi & Stefano Marcuzzi consider lessons from the three-century era when corporate monopolies operated beyond the reach of sovereigns.
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 03/06/2026
New research by @terzibus.bsky.social & Stefano Marcuzzi explores how frontier firms like SpaceX can amass market power, exploit legal ambiguity, blur the boundary between public & private authority, & acquire governance-like functions in domains beyond sovereign reach. bit.ly/outsourcingf...
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
NEW RESEARCH: We modelled three Hormuz closure scenarios. Europe never physically runs out of gas in any of them. But under the worst shock, LNG hits $54.9/MMBtu, above the 2022 peak. Energy security in 2026 isn't empty pipelines. It's empty wallets. Full paper here www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
NEW ANALYSIS: What's going on in Spain? Spain's wholesale electricity price in early 2026: €44/MWh. Italy: €127. Germany: €96. UK: €103. Wind+solar now deliver 44% of generation. Gas sets the price in just 9% of hours, down from 55% in 2022. Full analysis: janrosenow.substack.com/p/spain-just...
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Spain just became one of Europe's cheapest power markets. Here is how.
How wind and solar quietly pushed gas off the margin, and the wholesale price followed.
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Alessio Terzi @terzibus.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Today, I was at the Centre for Higher Studies of the Italian MoD, discussing about the economics of space 🚀 Great discussions about the changing landscape of this sector, including the ascendance of SpaceX, and the implications of space for the battlefield
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Nature @nature.com · 12/04/2026
Forests that regrow on farmland are resilient and regain much of their lost biodiversity and species richness in 30 years — a finding with implications for conservation go.nature.com/3O6gR6t
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Young tropical forests help to reverse biodiversity losses
Forests that regrow on farmland are resilient and regain much of their lost biodiversity and species richness in 30 years — a finding with implications for conservation.
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Alessio Terzi @terzibus.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Watch the birth of a new sector: space marketing 🚀
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Alessio Terzi @terzibus.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Beyond GDP!
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Alessio Terzi @terzibus.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk annual conference has kicked off at full speed with a panel at the intersection of science and policy on evidence-based policy making Still possible in the era of polarisation?
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The Economist @economist.com · 10/03/2026
It is getting harder to build terrestrial data centres. That is why putting a constellation of number-crunching satellites into orbit, where solar energy is abundant, strikes some as a good idea econ.st/479QJxZ Illustration: Raven Jiang
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Duncan Bell @duncanbell.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
POST-DOC! 3-year job in history of political thought / visual culture / art history Department of Politics & International Studies University of Cambridge @thecambridgeschool.bsky.social www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/54724/
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Research Associate (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Research Associate (Fixed Term) in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge.
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Duncan Bell @duncanbell.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
JOB Assistant Professor of Political Theory University of Cambridge @thecambridgeschool.bsky.social www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/univers...
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University Assistant Professor in Political Theory
Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor (Grade 9) in political theory, to be based in the Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge. The post will be
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Markus W. Gehring @mwgehring.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We are delighted to host @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk's Dr @terzibus.bsky.social, Director of the MPhil in Public Policy, for his opening keynote for our SD and the Wealth Economy @demedglobal.bsky.social this afternoon: In these times we need to urgently democratise knowledge about the wealth economy.
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 23/02/2026
Applications for our MPhil in Public Policy (2026/27 cohort) close on Thursday 26 February 2026. Course Director @terzibus.bsky.social highlights what makes studying at the Bennett School unique & how the programme can accelerate your career in public policy & beyond. Apply now: bit.ly/4afkXBg
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 17/02/2026
Last week @michaelkenny.bsky.social attended a royal audience with King Felipe VI in Madrid aimed at fostering collaboration with heads of some of the World’s leading public policy schools. He also met Prime Minster Pedro Sánchez, to discuss some of Spain’s pressing policy challenges. bit.ly/3MBiUP8
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 16/02/2026
Q. What makes climate policy stick? A. Institutions A new literature review by @terzibus.bsky.social et al. explores a fundamental question in climate policy: What role do institutions play in making climate policies effective and durable? Read paper: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/publications...
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 15/02/2026
Tune in to this month’s Crossing Channels podcast as Dr @terzibus.bsky.social (Bennett Institute for Public Policy) and Prof Christian Gollier (@tse-fr.eu) debate — and at times disagree — on whether climate policy can truly deliver in the real world. Listen: pod.fo/e/3837de
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Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky academic.oup.com/icb/article-...
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Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
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Alessio Terzi @terzibus.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🚨NEW PAPER🚨 Do structural reforms foster growth, as is often claimed? In this new article for Economic Modelling, we show that, on average, they do. But there is large heterogeneity between countries. The conclusion? Reform design matters enormously www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 10/02/2026
In this month's Crossing Channels podcast, @terzibus.bsky.social chats with Christian Gollier @tse-fr.eu about designing a climate policy that delivers in the real world. "We have to move to an economy that is decarbonised—which means you have to transform the whole of your economy" pod.fo/e/3837de
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 02/02/2026
🎙️ This month on the Crossing Channels podcast: Christian Gollier—@tse-fr.eu r.eu & @terzibus.bsky.social—@bennettschool.cam.ac.uk tackle a big question: Can climate policy be both fair and effective? 🌍 From real-world design to who pays, who benefits, & why trust matters. 🎧https://pod.fo/e/3837de
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 27/01/2026
Why Cambridge for Public Policy? Course Director @terzibus.bsky.social explains what sets the Bennett School's MPhil in Public Policy apart: ✓ Small classes ✓ Interdisciplinary thinking ✓ The Cambridge experience Apply by 26 February for an October 2026 start: bit.ly/4afkXBg
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 27/01/2026
Europe isn't doomed to inexorable decline — and in fact is doing better than most people realize, the IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has said in an interview with POLITICO.
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IMF chief tells Europe to drop the doom loop
Seven of the 10 best-performing economies in 2025 were EU countries — so Europe should stop talking itself down, says Kristalina Georgieva.
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 23/01/2026
Despite seeming erratic in Trump’s 2nd term, US foreign policy still follows a deep-rooted east–west logic. Beneath the shocks, a century-old geographic strategy continues to shape America’s global influence. Carsten Nickel explains in a new blog & paper: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/the-wor...
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 22/01/2026
Hear @terzibus.bsky.social discuss his work that explores one of the most transformative — yet understudied — trends in modern technology: the dramatic fall in space‑launch costs. 📅 28 Jan 2026 🕒 11:15–12:30 📍 Institute for Manufacturing, @cam.ac.uk More info: bit.ly/4sSbzLh
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CSTI Seminar: From Sputnik to Starship
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 16/01/2026
🎓 Applications are open for our MPhil in Public Policy & MPhil in Digital Policy starting in Oct 2026 ⏰Application deadline: 26 Feb 2026 MPhil in Public Policy Course Director @terzibus.bsky.social shares his top 3 tips for applying 👇 Find out more & apply: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/study/
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 13/01/2026
Ready to shape public policy? The Cambridge MPhil in Public Policy is for early-career professionals who want to lead. @terzibus.bsky.social outlines the core modules including policy analysis, economics, politics, & statistical thinking Apply by 26 Feb to start Oct 2026: bit.ly/4jGwTzp
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Alessio Terzi @terzibus.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Congress Is Reversing Trump’s Steep Budget Cuts to Science www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/s...
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Congress Is Reversing Trump’s Steep Budget Cuts to Science
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The Economist @economist.com · 10/01/2026
Across the world, state capacity is the issue of the age. Politicians promising to make government leaner and more effective hold power from America to Argentina, and from India to Vietnam. So too in Britain
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State capacity is the issue of the age
The Labour Party and its rivals agree on much about what is wrong with government
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Owen Garling @ojgarling.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
I'm assuming @bsky.app may be seeing the effects of an X-odus, so re-sharing the @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk starter pack. go.bsky.app/UX4T67L
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 08/01/2026
Are you an early-career professional looking to develop your career in policy-making? The Bennett School’s MPhil in Public Policy, directed by @terzibus.bsky.social, prepares you for policy leadership roles across government, NGOs, non-profits, & the private sector. Find out more: bit.ly/3N6xCxz
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 10/12/2025
We're looking for a Professor of Public Policy to join our senior leadership team. They'll play a leading role in teaching on the School's postgraduate courses, & make a significant contribution to its research & research leadership. Apply by 9 February 2026: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/profess...
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 20/11/2025
We're delighted to welcome Prof Ricardo Hausmann @harvardkennedy.bsky.social to deliver our annual lecture on Public Policy in an Age of Disruption - chaired by @terzibus.bsky.social
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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Now in conversation with @terzibus.bsky.social
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 09/11/2025
Tickets are going fast for this year's Public Policy Lecture w/ Prof Ricardo Hausmann @harvardkennedy.bsky.social discussing "Public Policy in the Age of Disruption", chaired by @terzibus.bsky.social 📅 Thu 20 Nov 🕠 17:30 – 19:00 📍 Jesus College 👉 Book now: www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/events/annua...
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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · 04/11/2025
Join us at our virtual open day sessions this morning to find out about our two MPhil programmes running in 2026: 9am—MPhil in Public Policy w/ @terzibus.bsky.social 10am—MPhil in Digital Policy w/ @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social Register for the joining link: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/openday
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