Kumar Iyer appointed as the UK’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN 

Kumar Iyer CMG (Harvard 2003) has been appointed the United Kingdom’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, World Trade Organisation and other International Organisations based in Geneva.  He will take up his appointment… Read more

Harnessing the power of AI – Matt Clifford

Kennedy Scholar and Trustee, Matt Clifford CBE (MIT 2008), has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s AI Opportunities Adviser and will bring together a team across No10 and the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology… Read more

Scholar Named One of the Most Influential Disabled People in the UK

We extend our congratulations to Kennedy Scholar Beth Kume-Holland (Harvard, 2018) and are delighted to share that both Beth and her company, Patchwork Hub, have been listed in the prestigious Shaw Trust Disability Power 100… Read more

Lady Arden visits our current Kennedy Scholars

Kennedy alumnus, Lady Arden (Harvard 1969-70) recently met with some of our current Scholars in Cambridge. Lady Arden served as a Justice of the UK Supreme Court from October 2018 to January 2022. Prior to… Read more

Introducing our Kennedy Scholars for 2024-25

We are delighted to report that our Kennedy Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year have commenced their studies and are embracing all that life in Cambridge has to offer.  They are also really enjoying connecting… Read more

Recruiting our new chair

Our Chair of Trustees, Sir Mark Walport, recently announced he is stepping down in July 2025 after two full terms on the Board. Sir Mark has given exceptional service to the Trust and we will… Read more

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