Date: Monday 22nd – Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Location: Richard Eden Suite, Clare Hall
Mapping Sustainability Across Disciplines: Earth Systems, Technological Innovation, Ethical Perspectives, and Social Implications
Welcome to the 2nd Clare Hall, University of Cambridge – University of Macau Forum 2026
Clare Hall has the honour of hosting “The 2nd Clare Hall, University of Cambridge – University of Macau Forum 2026,” scheduled to take place from Monday 22nd to Tuesday 23rd June 2023. We warmly invite you to participate in this forum, centred on the theme “Mapping Sustainability Across Disciplines: Earth Systems, Technological Innovation, Ethical Perspectives, and Social Implications.”
The Forum is designed to enhance academic discourse, encourage cross-disciplinary perspectives, and reinforce the longstanding partnership between Clare Hall and the University of Macau. Scholars will explore and debate a broad spectrum of significant topics, including: Infrastructure, Built Environment, Earth, Climate Systems, Technology, Culture and History.
Key Topics Covered:
- Society, Systems & Public Good
- Infrastructure & Built Environment
- Environment, Earth & Climate Systems
- Systems & Technology
- Culture & History
Speakers
Professor David Cope – Sustainable Development” – epochal Zeitwörter or ephemeral
Professor Di Wang – The Return of Public Life: The Teahouse, Urban Citizens, and Socialist State in Post-Mao China
Dr Kelly Fagen Robinson – The cost of support (in public resource contexts)
Professor Alan Short – Heritage, Health and Hospitals
Professor Bing Shui – Patent Thickets as Private Regulation: Antibody Innovation, Market Access, and Drug Pricing
Professor Maggie Fu – Board Governance and Bank Environmental Ethics in China: Does It Differ Under Hard and Soft Regulation
Dr Chandrika Nath – The interface between environmental research and policy making, looking specifically at the Antarctic context
Dr Birgit Rogalla – Changing currents: How human influence is reshaping the Southern Ocean and Antarctic continental shelf over the 21st century
Professor Wanhuan Zhou – Changing currents: How human influence is reshaping the Southern Ocean and Antarctic continental shelf over the 21st century
Professor Shaodan Ma – Intelligent Sensing and Communication for a Sustainable Future: The Role of 6G
Professor Ian Farnan – Nuclear Energy and critical minerals for energy
Professor Adriano Gualandi – Water management: how we can use satellite data to detect aquifer compaction
Professor Ka-Veng Yuen – Recent advances of Broad Bayesian Learning for Computer Vision
Professor Feng Wan – Brain–Computer Interfaces and Sustainability: Technological Frontiers, Ethical Boundaries, and Societal Futures
Professor Juan Chen – Sustaining Culture for the Future: Value Conflicts and Cultural Change in China
Dr Nikolai Kazantsev – Social sustainability during demand shocks: a methodology of industrial reconfiguration
Professor Shaoyang Lin – Ming China’s Reluctant Acceptance vs. Hideyoshi Japan’s Violent Seizure of Early Globalization: The First Korean War (1592-99)’s Nature as an Early Globalization War
Programme
Monday 22nd June
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Time |
Activity |
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9:30 |
Registration |
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10:00 |
Opening Remarks |
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Session 1: Society, Systems & Public Good | |
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10:10 |
Professor David Cope – Sustainable Development – epochal Zeitwörter or ephemeral otiosity? |
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10:30 |
Professor Di Wang – The Return of Public Life: The Teahouse, Urban Citizens, and Socialist State in Post-Mao China |
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10:50 |
Dr Kelly Fagen Robinson – The Cost of Support (in public resource contexts) |
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11:10 |
Q&A |
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11:20 |
Coffee Break |
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Session 2: Infrastructure & Built Environment | |
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11:35 |
Professor Alan Short – Heritage, Health and Hospitals |
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11:55 |
Professor Bing Shui – Patent Thickets as Private Regulation: Antibody Innovation, Market Access, and Drug Pricing |
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12:15 |
Professor Maggie Fu – Board Governance and Bank Environmental Ethics in China: Does It Differ Under Hard and Soft Regulation |
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12:35 |
Q&A |
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12:45 |
Lunch |
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Session 3: Environment, Earth & Climate Systems | |
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13:45 |
Dr Chandrika Nath – The interface between environmental research and policy making, looking specifically at the Antarctic context |
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14:05 |
Dr Birgit Rogalla – Changing currents: How human influence is reshaping the Southern Ocean and Antarctic continental shelf over the 21st century |
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14:25 |
Professor Wanhuan Zhou – From Smart to Wise: Digital-Physical Integration and the Path to Resilience in Coastal Geotechnical Engineering |
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14:45 |
Professor Shaodan Ma – Intelligent Sensing and Communication for a Sustainable Future: The Role of 6G |
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15:05 |
Professor Ian Farnan – Nuclear Energy and critical minerals for energy |
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15:25 |
Q&A |
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15:35 |
End of Sessions for Day 1 |
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18:30 |
Drinks Reception for Macau Delegation |
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19:00 |
Dinner for Macau Delegation |
Tuesday 23rd June
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Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
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Session 4: Systems & Technology | |
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9:30 |
Professor Adriano Gualandi – Water management: how we can use satellite data to detect aquifer compaction |
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9:50 |
Professor Ka-Veng Yuen – Recent advances of Broad Bayesian Learning for Computer Vision |
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10:10 |
Professor Feng Wan – Brain–Computer Interfaces and Sustainability: Technological Frontiers, Ethical Boundaries, and Societal Futures |
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10:30 |
Q&A |
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10:40 |
Coffee Break |
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Session 5: Culture & History | |
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10:55 |
Professor Juan Chen – Sustaining Culture for the Future: Value Conflicts and Cultural Change in China |
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11:15 |
Dr Nikolai Kazantsev – Social sustainability during demand shocks: a methodology of industrial reconfiguration |
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11:35 |
Professor Shaoyang Lin – Ming China’s Reluctant Acceptance vs. Hideyoshi Japan’s Violent Seizure of Early Globalization: The First Korean War (1592-99)’s Nature as an Early Globalization War |
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11:55 |
Q&A |
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12:05 |
Closing Remarks |
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12:15 |
Lunch |
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13:15 |
Tour of the City for Macau Delegation |
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18:30 |
Drinks Reception for Macau Delegation |
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19:00 |
Dinner for Macau Delegation |
Transport
Bus
Clare Hall is easily accessible by public transport from both Cambridge Railway Station and the city centre. Visitors can take the Universal bus (U1 or U2) and alight at West Road, which will be a short walk from the College. From the city centre, the same bus services can be boarded from central stops such as Pembroke Street and Fitzwilliam Museum.
For more bus information, please click Here
Taxi
Taxi services are readily available throughout Cambridge with a taxi rank conveniently located directly outside Cambridge Railway Station, providing convenient transport to Clare Hall. Within the city centre, taxi ranks can commonly be found on St Andrew’s Street, Drummer Street, and Parkside. In addition, companies can be booked online or via mobile on apps like Uber and Veezu.
Please see the below list of Taxi Services that you can also call.
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Taxi |
Number |
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CamCab | |
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Veezu | |
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Hyfly Taxis | |
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A2B Taxi Cabs |
Walking
The College can be reached on foot in approximately 20 minutes via a pleasant route through the city, making it a convenient option for visitors wishing to explore Cambridge’s historic streets and university surroundings along the way. We advise visitors to use a trusted navigation service, such as Google Maps or Apple Maps, to ensure they follow the most suitable route to the College.
Currency Exchange
For those travelling from outside the UK, we recommend to exchange currency in advance. Please note that we advise to carry a debit or credit card, as Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted forms of payment throughout the UK. Contactless payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, are also commonly accepted.
Please see the table below for currency exchange stores.
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Store |
Location |
Opening Times |
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Post Office Travel Money |
57-58 St Andrew’s St, Cambridge CB2 3BZ |
Monday – Saturday |
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John Lewis Bureau de Change Cambridge |
10 Downing Pl, Cambridge CB2 3DS |
Monday – Saturday |
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M&S Travel Money – Bureau |
6-11 Sidney St, Cambridge CB2 3HH |
Monday – Saturday |
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eurochange Cambridge – Lion Yard Shopping Centre |
Lion Yard Shopping Centre, Cambridge CB2 3ET |
Monday – Saturday |
Weather Tips
In late June, Cambridge usually enjoys pleasant early summer weather, with daytime temperatures around 20–22°C and occasional warmer days reaching 25°C. Evenings and nights are cooler, typically between 10–13°C, so a light jacket is useful. While generally comfortable, you should expect breezy conditions and occasional light showers. As UK weather is often unpredictable, it’s wise to be prepared for both sunshine and rain.
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Clare Hall Site Map
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