Meet our MPhil in Technology Policy class
Our students are highly capable individuals with backgrounds in quantitative disciplines such as engineering and science. Many already have extensive employment experience in technology-based organisations in both the private and public sectors.
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With students arriving from across the world, we are gifted with a wonderful cultural diversity that profoundly elevates the learning experience and the study of technology policy in a globalised setting.
Life beyond the classroom in 2024/25
Cambridge offers a vibrant and diverse environment, and our MPhil in Technology Policy students made the most of it in 2024/25. From academic ventures to social traditions, their experiences reflected both the rigour and richness of the Cambridge ecosystem.
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The MPhil in Technology Policy students were actively involved in innovation and research initiatives across Cambridge and beyond. Their interests spanned a wide spectrum of initiatives, both formal and student-led. Some of these included:
- involvement in business pitching competitions (on some occasions resulting in launching new startups)
- participation in Accelerate Cambridge, Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre, and King’s Entrepreneurship Lab events
- engagement with University-wide initiatives like CSaP (Centre for Science and Policy)
- joining or forming research groups in Cambridge and internationally
- leading and participating in hackathons and conferences (eg Cambridge Africa Business Network, Tech Ventures 2025 and others)
Students enjoyed a wide range of athletic pursuits. Popular choices included:
- rowing on the river Cam
- badminton, tennis, squash, volleyball, basketball, football and polo
- running groups
The cohort built strong bonds through shared interests and diverse extracurriculars such as:
- museum visits, coffee chats, picnics, punting, and May Balls
- engaging in clubs and societies
- debating at the Cambridge Union
- group holidays across Europe
- formals swaps (formal dinners hosted by different Colleges)
- and many others