Centre for Research in Contemporary Problems
The Centre for Research in Contemporary Problems is an interdisciplinary academic group that explores pressing issues of our time. The group takes a diverse range of perspectives to tackle complex problems that transcend the boundaries of traditional academic fields.
CRCP believes that diverse perspectives can uncover new insights and develop creative solutions. It encourages members to engage in rigorous and critical discussions and to challenge established assumptions and orthodoxies. Through research, teaching, and public engagement activities, CRCP aims to make a meaningful contribution to the public discourse on contemporary problems. The Centre is committed to disseminating its findings and insights to a broad audience in order to promote deeper understanding of the challenges that face our society.
CRCP is based in Cambridge. For the full list of lectures please refer to: https://talks.cam.ac.uk/show/archive/131542
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From Servants to Successors: The Evitable Journey of Artificial Intelligence to Replace Humanity
A Guide to real-life International Artificial Intelligence Policies in 2025
Artificial General Intelligence Control & Non-Proliferation Treaty: A Blueprint for the Global Governance of Advanced Machine Intellect
From Flash Boys to MiFID II: An Introduction to the Regulation of Algorithmic & High Frequency Trading
'Everything you always wanted to know about Atomic Warfare but were afraid to ask': Nuclear Strategy in the Ukraine War era
Gas & Gunboats in the Eastern Mediterranean: The next conflict at Europe's doorstep?
"Rare elements, untraceable toxins": Where is today's Russian foreign policy?
One Year After Brexit: The UK General Election and the Future of Europe
"Do Western Sanctions Bite? The Competitiveness of Russia in the current economic context"
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Demetrius Floudas (Downing College).
Monday 24 November 2025, 18:00-19:15