The Project Cambridge Show

🎉Celebrate Cambridge Wide Open Day with the St John's Innovation Centre team, as well as Cambridge Online, Sustainable Tech 4 Good and The Centre For Computing History.🫱🏼‍🫲🏼 Meet the SJIC team and tenants.👾 Step inside The Centre For Computing History and explore their superb range of retro tech with an exclusive interview with Museum Director, Lizzie Salter.🗣️ Listen to the 'best bits' of one of the fascinating panels; Tech for Good: Past Lessons; Future Choices, featuring, Gareth Marlow, Jason Mashinchi, Martin Rigby, Katherine Gobey, PhD and Nadirah H.For the full Project Cambridge experience, we encourage you to watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectCambridge🎥🎤🎞️✂️Project Cambridge Crew: Jen Richardson, Martyn Brearley, Alex Geoghegan & Henry Field

Pippa Heylings is the MP for South Cambridgeshire and she's also the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero. We take a deep dive through Pippa's fascinating story, spanning her early years, right through the 20 years she spent working globally on climate and environmental challenges and then, her transition into politics. 🌴🌳🌲 We discover what Pippa is campaigning for and also take a walk in her shoes (you'll like this bit) as she gives Jen the inside gossip about what it's really like in Parliament. 👟 We'll also discuss the Project Cambridge Charity Skydive for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity which takes place THIS SUNDAY, where Pippa, Jen and a team of 16 people will jump 15,000 feet to raise money for the hospice. 🪂✈️ Donate to the charity skydive ⬇️ https://arhc.enthuse.com/pf/pippa-heylings-mp 𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: South Cambridgeshire District Council, Liberal Democrats, University of Nottingham, VSO, Rhodes University, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Cheney Payne, Charlotte Horobin, Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, Cambridge Wireless, Sharon Allen OBE FCGI 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Henry Field

Part Two explores why 'networks' are so vital; David co-founded Cambridge Wireless and Cambridge Network. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏼 We also delve into David's work with Cambridge Science Centre and Raspberry Pi Foundation and discover why its so important to make accessible for everyone. Jen also finds out that David's entrepreneurship extends beyond technology. Did you know that he also co-founded an award-winning restaurant? This is another jam-packed episode, complete with advice for budding entrepreneurs from the man himself. And of course, more from Munslow the dog. 🐕 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿: Henry Field

Our latest production is a two-parter featuring Dr David Cleevely, CBE. 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟰 - 𝗧𝗲𝗮 & 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗕𝗘 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗴) - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗲 In this first episode, Jen steps inside David's beautiful Cambridge home and has an in-depth chat with him about childhood and growing up into early adulthood. We discover how David's curiosity for worms and bees played a crucial part in introducing him to both Science and Entrepreneurship. 🪱🐝 We also find out what David used to get up to as a teenager on Richmond Park and how Serendipity, the title of his book, is woven into so much of his early life. 🚀🪁💥 We also dive into his education and early career and find out what brought David to Cambridge and crucially, what kept him here. The conversation also covers that chance meeting with Jonathan Milner and how Abcam was formed. You're not going to want to miss this one. And yes, we meet David's beautiful dog. 🐕 Check out the YouTube version for the full, visual Project Cambridge experience!

This episode is a '𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙜𝙖-𝙈𝙞𝙭 𝙏𝙖𝙥𝙚' and we mix in the following: An 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 interview with Sharon Allen OBE filmed on location at Arthur Rank Hospice as she gives us an update on the funding situation. We also discover more about the upcoming 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 & explain how YOU can get involved. https://projectcambridge.co.uk/charity-skydiveAlso, we mix in a recent interview about the skydive featuring the awesome Pippa Heylings, MP. 🪂 We also take a trip down the M11 to the Mills & Reeve London office for the 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝟰𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵, featuring exclusive interviews with legendary #W4T Founder and St John's Innovation Centre Ltd NED, Ann Fisher and we also hear from Deborah Dawson & Zickie Lim from M&R as well as Oli Barrett from The SuperScalers. 🌆 To complete the 'set', we then crossfade into Jen Richardson's recent visit to North Cambridge Academy, volunteering with Form the Future. Jen checks out what it's really like inside the school and we also backspin to Episode 11 and revisit Innovate Cambridge's Dr Kathryn Chapman's interview with us and look at why there is such a focus on the school. 🏫 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Cambridge Tech Week, Jane Driver, Costello Medical, Stephen Perse Foundation, Anne Bailey, Cameron Holloway, Cambridge City Council, Sally Field, Stephanie Martlew, Mikki Gant, Sarah Lygoe, Mario Lizzio, Georgie Hay, Charlotte Horobin, Rachel Boyd-Moss, Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, Cambridge Wireless, Walden Capital, Raspberry Pi Foundation, Barnaby Perks, Cheney Payne, Ian Sollom, Charlotte Cane, Liberal Democrats We recommend this episode to be viewed on our YouTube channel for the optimum Project Cambridge experience.

If you didn't get to attend the Form the Future CIC annual conference at the end of January 2026 (or even if you 𝘥𝘪𝘥), here is your chance to hear some of our exclusive interviews from the day. 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭𝟮 - 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀 is the audio version of a unique video, captured by work experience students from Cambridge Regional College and Long Road Sixth Form College; 18-year-old Drew Richardson-Tofield and 17-year-old Lauren Smith. Along with Jen Richardson, they exclusively interview some of the speakers and guests from the event. We're featuring interviews with Dr Agnieszka Iwasiewicz-Wabnig from the Maxwell Centre at the University of Cambridge and her daughter Vicky, Pippa Heylings MP, Philip Colligan CBE from Raspverry Pi Foundation, Andrea Wood MBE from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, Rachel Coquard, Phoebe Pratley from Form The Future, Rupert Davey & Charlotte Hallewell from ctm, Corrin Hoyes and Laura Kerry from Cambridge Regional College.If you'd like to watch the full episode, including all the footage of speakers from the day, you can catch it on our YouTube channel.

In this brand new episode, Jen interviews Kathryn Chapman; Innovate Cambridge's Executive Director. Through a fun, frank and friendly chat on The Glasshouse's sofa, we discover all about Kathryn's early life and career from 'bench to board', how creativity in her hobbies has helped shape her success and why she is passionate and enthusiastic about ensuring we hold ourselves accountable to be inclusive in all that we do, as Cambridge grows. We also find out, what and who The Glasshouse is for, how and why you should get involved. This is an episode for everyone who lives in, works in or cares about Cambridge.We encourage you to view on YouTube to experience the full new visual format and concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrud6roSVTQ

Rachel Hales from Get Synergised joins Jen for a frank, but extremely heartfelt chat about how businesses, non-profits, and public sector partners can connect better and share resources, creating social and economic value, improving lives and building a better future for all. We also discover where her motivation comes from, as she talks to us about life growing up in Cambridge. We get personal. If you've never met Rachel before; this is your chance to get to know one of the most valued and treasured people within our ecosystem.

Tim Minshall from the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) at the University of Cambridge makes Manufacturing fun and fascinating. He's an award-winning lecturer, who is doing some wonderful work at raising awareness of manufacturing among schoolchildren and their teachers. He also researches, writes and gives talks about manufacturing, innovation and skills, nationally and internationally. He sits down with Jen to rewind on his life and career so far and gives his take on how Cambridge can optimise the opportunity to embrace manufacturing. We also chat through skills and education and the importance of getting more young people into this wonderful sector.

Rachel Boyd-Moss from Clause & Effect is a leading Cambridge voice in the world of quality management and ISO accreditation. Together with Jen, she unpacks what it really means to build trust through standards — beyond the paperwork and into the culture of continuous improvement. From audit anecdotes to practical advice on navigating compliance without losing your sanity, this conversation shines a light on the people and purpose behind ISO. Whether you’re deep in the world of accreditation or just ISO-curious, Rachel’s perspective will have you rethinking what “quality” truly means. Here's the link to register for Rachel's workshop on November 26th 2025: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1808009788949?aff=oddtdtcreator Our ad in this episode is for the We Are GLOBAL Women 🌍International Men's Day Conference on November 18th 2025. You can grab a ticket through this link: https://projectcambridge.co.uk/event-diary

Charlotte Horobin, CEO of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce joins us for a raw, honest, organic and uncut interview. We take a meander through her early years and career and talk about overcoming hurdles in life, what happens when she comes face to face with nerves and we'll also uncover her career dreams that didn't come true. Charlotte also tells us about her previous employment (she once worked as a shepherdess!) as well as her success as Region Director at Make UK.Advert features the We Are GLOBAL Women🌍 International Men’s Day Conference Tuesday 18th November. Tickets can be booked here: https://projectcambridge.co.uk/event-diary

Following the devastating news that Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is set to lose £829,000 of NHS funding, we welcome CEO Sharon Allen OBE FCGI onto the podcast to talk through what this means for Cambridgeshire.We also chat through the wonderful services the charity provides, both in the hospice and in the wider community and we discover what people can do to support through this difficult time.We also announce the Project Cambridge Charity Skydive in aid of Arthur Rank Hospice, which we encourage our listeners and viewers to sign up for. Register your interest here: https://projectcambridge.co.uk/charity-skydiveGet in touch with Arthur Rank Hospice through their website here:https://www.arhc.org.uk/

We're very pleased to introduce you to Ruben Ruiz-Mateos Serrano, CEO & Founder of Polytecks. Ruben shares with us how his unique technology is revolutionising cardio vascular diagnostics, in people & pets! 🐈‍⬛🫀🩺He also dives into his experience of this year's Impulse programme and walks us through his journey through academia and the transition to living in Cambridge.We talk about Biomedical Engineering, as well as how to make the most of your university experience.We also welcome an extra special guest on this episode!

Paul Beastall, the CEO of Cambridge based HutanBio, talks to Jen Richardson. It really is a fascinating account of what it takes to be a successful CEO driving a 'renewable revolution'. Paul talks us through HutanBio's remarkable technology and also reflects upon how his experience as a parkrun Event Director here in Cambridge has equipped him with the public speaking skills that have become so vital in the role of CEO.

Cambridge based Superdielectrics are creating low-cost electricity for everyone using their revolutionary polymer-based energy storage technology. But what even is a supercapacitor? We talk to Marcus Scott in simple, digestible, relatable tech terms and he explains how Superdielectrics are collaborating with E.ON to bring your energy bills down. We also talk Skills & Talent and find out what some of the skills are that you might not have considered necessary for working in SciTech, as well as why getting a route in doesn’t always mean needing a university education.

In Episode 2 Sustainable Tech 4 Good join us to discuss Digital Inclusion and Sustainability Impact here in Cambridge.Despite being the Tech capital of Europe, Cambridge is also one of the most unequal cities in Europe and this disparity is linked to digital inclusion challenges.It's an honest, frank and powerful discussion and we discover how one company's 'lockdown idea' has evolved into something much bigger and is helping nearly 50 charities in Cambridgeshire and thousands of individuals.And if you're a business with surplus, legacy and broken tech, we'll tell you how you can get involved as part of your own CSR efforts.

Join us for Project Cambridge's first Production where we interview the phenomenal Fiona McGonigle. We take a meander through her career, discuss skills and green skills, her motivation behind forming 'WAGW' and the eagerly awaited event she's organising on 17th June 2025. We also find out why she loves K-Pop so much!