Neil Rennie Stott
neilstott.bsky.social
Neil Rennie Stott
@neilstott.bsky.social
Professor of Social Innovation, University of Cambridge. Co-Director of the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation. Leads Cambridge Peaceshaping & Climate Lab. Professorial Fellow, Lucy Cavendish College.
New essay on ‘organisational lethality’

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June 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Our report argues that a long-term economic strategy should involve investing in the institutional, human and physical capital that makes a place ‘investible’ for the private sector. See a summary of this programme's main insights and conclusions: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications...
The British Academy’s Economic Strategy Programme
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June 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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A new study from #CambridgeJudge urges UN reform in light of crises in #Gaza, #Ukraine & #Africa. It draws on work by the Peaceshaping & Climate Lab at the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation. Read more: loom.ly/87vXtL4
#UN #Peacekeeping @neilstott.bsky.social @cjbssocinnov.bsky.social
New study: Gaza and Ukraine demonstrate urgent need for UN reform - News & insight - Cambridge Judge Business School
Cambridge Judge researchers propose meta-organisational reform to address peacekeeping failures in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond.
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May 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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How might viewing the UN as a meta-organisation change how we plan for multilateral peace operations? @neilstott.bsky.social, Paul Tracey and I explore policy options in our paper released this week in @peacebuildingj.bsky.social.

@cjbssocinnov.bsky.social @jbs.cam.ac.uk

doi.org/10.1080/2164...
The peacekeeper’s challenge: innovation in meta-organisations
Following the Second World War, the emergence of the United Nations (UN) promised a future where dialogue and engagement replaced violence as the primary means of resolving states’ disputes. By man...
doi.org
May 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The peacekeeper’s challenge: innovation in meta-organisations: Peacebuilding: Vol 0, No 0 www.tandfonline.com/doi/metrics/...
The peacekeeper’s challenge: innovation in meta-organisations: Peacebuilding: Vol 0, No 0
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May 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Remember there are only two days left to submit your application to be part of the 2025 MSt in Social Innovation cohort - don't miss out!

Read more about the programme and apply here: bit.ly/3VVW7zt

#SocialInnovation #MastersInSocialInnovation #MastersDegree #CambridgeUniversity
April 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Don't forget that the deadline to apply for 2025 entry to the MSt in Social Innovation is fast approaching!

Visit our website at bit.ly/3VVW7zt to find out more.

#SocialInnovation #MastersInSocialInnovation #MastersDegree #CambridgeUniversity
April 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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The final day of March MSt in Social Innovation residential week kicked off with group seminars discussing relevant social innovation topics, followed by an essay writing workshop with Dr Michelle Darlington.

To find out how you could be part of our next cohort, visit our website: bit.ly/3VVW7zt
March 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Time is running out to apply for 2025 entry to the MSt in Social Innovation - applications close on Wednesday 16 April!

Read more about the programme and apply: bit.ly/3VVW7zt

#SocialInnovation #MastersInSocialInnovation #MastersDegree #CambridgeUniversity
March 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Don't miss out - register now for next week's Meet the Director webinar to find out more about the MSt in Social Innovation.

Register: bit.ly/4bbnATA

#SocialInnovation #MastersInSocialInnovation #MastersDegree #CambridgeUniversity
March 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Applications for this year's Cambridge Social Innovation Prize are open! Apply now bit.ly/40Sbb2h. Deadline 17 April 2025.
February 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Our next Social Venture weekend taking place on 21-22 March is almost fully booked! If you're wondering how to make your social idea a reality, sign up now to take one of the last remaining spots: bit.ly/41ox9vr

Applications close this Wednesday.
#socialinnovation #socent
February 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Our Critical Perspectives Series, which can be viewed here, bit.ly/4bgi2ay aims to provide insightful critiques of social innovation theory and practice.

The first on 'Social Exits' explores how to leave a social venture. #SocialInnovation #SocEnt @neilstott.bsky.social @jbs.cam.ac.uk
February 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Are you thinking of applying for the MSt in Social Innovation for our October 2025 intake? Don't miss our next Meet the Director webinar on Wednesday 12 March.

Register online: bit.ly/4bbnATA

#SocialInnovation #MastersInSocialInnovation #MastersDegree #CambridgeUniversity
February 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
New essays on ‘climate peaceshaping’ and ‘social exits’ available!

www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/centres/soci...
Critical perspectives on social innovation - Research - Cambridge Judge Business School
Critical commentaries on contemporary social innovation theory and practise as well as exploring alternative approaches.
www.jbs.cam.ac.uk
February 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Read more about the amazing #peaceshaping innovators and their ventures, project and partnerships on the Cambridge Peaceshaping and #Climate Incubator!

To apply for the next cohort: www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/centres/soci...

#socialinnovation

www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/2025/shaping...
Shaping peace through a focus on climate - News & insight - Cambridge Judge Business School
Ventures in the Cambridge Peaceshaping and Climate Incubator seek to promote peace through education, forest restoration and other techniques.
www.jbs.cam.ac.uk
February 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Are you a social innovator who’s making meaningful social impact? Make sure you enter this year’s Cambridge Social Innovation Prize for a chance to win £10,000 to scale your work, plus expert business advice. To find out more:
bit.ly/40Sbb2h

#socvent #socialinnovation #cambridgejudgebusinessschool
February 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Great story on Rachel Mostyn and Camilla Rigby at Women's Work Lab CIC!

Rachel and Camilla are 2024 winners of the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize.

The call for applications for the 2025 prize is now open.
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#socent #socialinnovation
Women’s Work Lab collaborates with government and local businesses to support mums on benefits into employment.

The co-CEOs told us why the UK benefits system is failing, their plans for expansion and why they want to put themselves out of a job.

www.pioneerspost.com/podcasts/202... #SocEnt
February 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
An amazing first cohort of the Cambridge Peaceshaping & Climate Incubator!

www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/2025/shaping...
Shaping peace through a focus on climate - News & insight - Cambridge Judge Business School
Ventures in the Cambridge Peaceshaping and Climate Incubator seek to promote peace through education, forest restoration and other techniques.
www.jbs.cam.ac.uk
February 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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We'd all be better off if in addition to Darwin we were also taught Kropotkin. Darwin talked a lot about evolutionary pressures selecting for certain traits. Kropokin talked about how animals acting cooperatively allowed for survival.
December 21, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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Is there a diplomatic way to tackle the world’s most complex social and environmental challenges? Professor @neilstott.bsky.social & Jarrod Pendlebury introduce the concept of 'peaceshaping' in this podcast episode.

#peaceshaping #climate #peace #diplomacy
Peaceshaping: How can we address climate, conflict, and peace?  - Leading Australia's Just Transition
Is there a diplomatic way to tackle the world’s most complex social and environmental challenges? In this episode, Professor Neil Stott from the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation and Dr. Jarrod ...
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December 13, 2024 at 2:07 PM