Social
Using citizen social science to increase the representation of “less
Innovator : Dr Kelly Fagan Robinson, Social Anthropology & ABC Website: Anthropology by Children (ABC) Dr. Robinson is developing and trialling a methodological programme aimed at improving individual decision-making in a range of contexts including local government, families, medical care and education. The goal of the “Anthropology by Communities” and “Anthropology by Children” approach is to…
Using VR to increase confidence in English as a foreign
Inventors: Arina Zinoveva, Viktorija Koluzajeva & Dr Maria Cristina Cioffi The inventors are aiming to address the challenges faced by temporary and permanent residents in the UK who speak English as a foreign language. These range from language anxiety and fear of negative judgement to avoidance of social situations. Such challenges not only affect the day-to-day…
Crisis simulation to improve planning and preparedness for companies, NGOs
Innovators: Professor Brendan Simms & Adam Wurr, Cambridge Centre for Geopolitics, Strategic Simulation Programme & Isabelle Macrae Upcoming event: Simulated Cabinet Office Briefing Room (COBR) crisis meeting as part of the Cambridge Alumni Festival For the past decade, the research team have been running effective and highly immersive experiences modelling crisis responses to global geopolitical events…