School of the Humanities and Social Sciences

Amina Chowdhury studied French and History. Her job is to lobby government to improve skills policy for learners and small businesses.

Saying yes to opportunities during his degree helped Stefan Wilkinson-Hill become a radio reporter and presenter – and stay connected to his northern roots.

Abigail Williams' experience engaging with outreach at Cambridge and beyond has led to PhD study and a mission to support those facing educational disadvantages.

Explore the departments and faculties that make up our School

We support innovative teaching and pedagogy best practice to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate education of the highest quality, accessible to all

We facilitate both cross-discipline and deep discipline research with a global perspective, using our strength in diversity to deliver real-world impact

How could the rise of artificial intelligence affect our lives and what's at stake as we consider how to take advantage of the opportunities it presents?

Fair and effective responses to the climate crisis require not only scientific expertise but also a deep understanding of human behaviour and societal transformation

Past actions leave a legacy of attitudes, behaviours and structures with lasting generational impact. How can we foster dialogue, reflection and action for a fairer future?

CAM-DTP is a consortium of universities in the region, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, which offers 32 doctoral studentships each year

A partnership with Sciences Po Paris, offering support for collaborative research and exchange programmes

Research fellowships in the areas of finance, financial institutions, micro and macro-economics, and public policy issues relating to financial markets