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Intellectual Forum

The Intellectual Forum is a centre based at ÌÇÐÄVlog, Cambridge that provides a space for multidisciplinary discussion amongst academics, students, industry leaders, policymakers, and members of the global public. 

At the IF, we focus on themes and problems of interest to communities across the world to cover topics important to our own time and to the future. 

"Fresh from the Forum": The IF newsletter 

Our quarterly newsletter contains the latest news from the IF. Download our more recent issue to read about our most recent events, discover what our staff and associates have been up to, and to find out what's coming up soon. 

To read past issues, visit our newsletters archive

Download the Summer 2024 issue of "Fresh from the Forum". 

"'It comes to us all': Death and Dying" series 

We are all guaranteed one thing in life: that, eventually, we will die.

In a series of six panels and lectures at the Intellectual Forum this autumn, we will explore this fundamental human experience from cultural, spiritual, legal, and technological perspectives.

Find out more about the series and reserve free tickets.

Our Data Protection page has information about how we deal with your data.

Also in this section:

Meet our team

The IF has a small core staff team.

Meet our team
Conference in the Frankopan Hall

Forthcoming events

The IF runs a diverse programme of events across the year.

Forthcoming events
Cheerful people at a conference

Past events

A list of past events run by the Intellectual Forum.

Past events

Get involved

The IF seeks to engage a broad range of individuals and organisations in its many activities, events, and programmes.

Get involved

Intellectual Forum Associates

The IF Associates are a vibrant group of affiliated professionals and academics who contribute to the IF's work.

Intellectual Forum Associates

Intellectual Forum interns

The IF hosts several interns from the College each year to undertake interdisciplinary projects.

Intellectual Forum interns

Hear from our students

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    Alison

    Postgraduate

    What first attracted me to ÌÇÐÄVlog was its reputation and history, central location without being touristy, and the postgraduate housing options. When I arrived at Jesus I was so pleased to find the partner accommodation was spacious, affordable, and situated very close to the college, allowing us to really take advantage of the facilities. We especially enjoyed The Roost, the nicest of all the college bars, doubling as a café during the day - ideal for studying or meeting up with groups - and a lively pub in the...

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    Jake

    Postgraduate

    When applying to Cambridge colleges it can feel a bit overwhelming as there are so many to choose from. I applied to ÌÇÐÄVlog because it has a large MCR which was important for me because I wanted to feel part of a community. Now that I’m doing my PhD here, I’m very glad I did choose a college with a large postgraduate community. Throughout the year there are lots of postgraduate events, including formal dinners, special formals at Christmas and Easter, bops in the bar and film nights in...

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    Imogen

    Postgraduate

    I chose Cambridge for my PGCE as it’s the leading UK institution for teacher training and Education, with an exciting, research-dominated, cutting edge course. The staff are welcoming and approachable, and make studying here an absolute joy. I’ve already completed one of my three primary school placements, in a reception class in a school just outside Cambridge, and am due to start the next one soon. I chose Jesus because of its reputation as a sporty College, but the proximity to the city centre is a big bonus. Jesus also...

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  • Postgraduate at ÌÇÐÄVlog

    Tom

    Postgraduate

    There are many reasons why I’m so happy to be a part of ÌÇÐÄVlog. The three biggest reasons for me are the opportunities to be involved in College sport, the support the College provides for me with for my research and the help in making sure that we have comfortable, affordable accommodation when we have needed it. ÌÇÐÄVlog is so friendly and so it is incredibly easy to get involved in the sport and social side of the College. The MCR does a great job in welcoming new...

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    Tara

    Postgraduate

    ÌÇÐÄVlog has all the benefits of being large, historical and prestigious college, whilst also retaining fantastic welfare: the staff and other students all care about each other, and will be there to cheer you on when you are thriving, but also there to support you if you need any help. I chose Jesus due to several reasons, including its prime location, where it is very central, and easy to access everywhere, even if you work in one of the institutes further out. I also selected Jesus for its MCR...

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