John Browne

Cambridge and Stanford alumnus, engineer, ex-CEO of BP, and co-founder of BeyondNetZero, championing ways to tackle the climate crisis.

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A real pleasure to speak with @christopherhope of @GBNEWS for Chopper's Political Podcast. We spoke about the new era in geopolitics, the cost of net zero and how to revitalise funding for the arts. Click below to listen to our conversation.

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Thank you to @nickmckeown1 @Stanford and Jensen Huang @nvidia for inspiring this article. We now need to take action.

@QEPrize @GABeyondNetZero

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It has been a great pleasure to stand in this election for the University of Cambridge. I remain committed to supporting Cambridge – its people and its future.

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Thank you.

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It has been an honour to stand as a candidate for an institution that shaped my life. I am proud to be supported by a broad coalition of alumni, academics, and leaders who believe in Cambridge’s future.

Thank you for your support. #CambridgeChancellor

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Today is the final day to vote in person for the next Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

If you’re eligible — as an alumnus, alumna or faculty member — you can vote in person today at the Senate House in Cambridge. No registration is needed.

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Read my thoughts on the topic here: https://t.co/azu2z1t0wn

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Wise words from Julia Black, a great friend and colleague from the Courtauld and the Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology. She is right about the uncertain path ahead for universities in the UK. Cambridge is not immune. https://t.co/O1fVvtX4M7?

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@RachelReevesMP (3/3)…are under increasing financial pressure, and without action, we risk undermining their global standing and long-term impact.

This is a moment to back our universities – for the good of everyone.

Read my submission to the Chancellor here 👇🏼

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This week, I wrote to @rachelreevesmp outlining the urgent need to support and strengthen the UK’s universities.

In the letter, I call for:
-Sustained research funding
-Expanded maintenance grants
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@RachelReevesMP - Protection for international student contributions
- Targeted support to attract global academic talent
- Renewed focus on skills & job-ready education

Our universities are one of the UK’s greatest assets – driving innovation, economic growth & social mobility. But they (2/3)

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In person voting opens at 10am today.

Alumni and faculty members can vote. You do not need to have registered in advance — just head to the Senate House, Cambridge between 10am and 5pm to cast your vote.

📍 Senate House, Cambridge
🕙 10am–5pm
✅ No registration required

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It’s a great privilege to receive this endorsement from my friend @MikeBloomberg, who I have known and worked with for decades. Mike is one of the finest leaders of his generation - in business, public service, philanthropy, and of course higher education. He knows what today’s universities need to thrive in an uncertain world. Thank you, Mike for such kind words.

#CambridgeChancellor

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Online voting is now open. If you registered to vote, you will receive your unique voter link from 'Civica Election Services'.

The subject line to look out for is 'Have your say in the Chancellor election'.

If you haven’t registered but are eligible to vote, you can do so at Senate House in Cambridge on Saturday 12 and Wednesday 16 July.

For the future of Cambridge, every vote matters. #CambridgeChancellor

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I am honoured to have the endorsement of so many respected members of the Cambridge community and beyond—alumni, staff, and leaders alike.

Their belief in my candidacy for Chancellor means a great deal, and I am inspired by their shared commitment to the future of our University.

I am standing to serve the City and the institution that gave me so much—to uphold Cambridge’s enduring values, represent it on the world stage, nurture the standards of excellence that define it, and help ensure the University remains at the heart of national and international society.

Online voting opens tomorrow. If you have registered to vote online, you will receive a link to vote. If you are eligible to vote but have not registered, you can do so in person at Senate House on Saturday 12 and Wednesday 16 July. Make sure your voice is heard.

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When this photo was taken, I hadn’t told anyone I was gay.

At the time, being open about my identity felt incompatible with leadership. I was eventually forced to come out—one of the first in my position to do so. It was a painful experience, but it gave me a platform to speak openly about the importance of inclusion, visibility, and authenticity in the workplace.

Throughout Pride Month, and again today as our Capital celebrates its Pride parade, I’ve been reflecting not just on how far we’ve come, but on how much further we still need to go. Progress has been made, but too many people still feel they must hide who they are to be accepted or to lead.

I wrote The Glass Closet to help others feel less alone in that journey. And today, I share this story again to say: we must keep standing up for a world where everyone can live and lead as their full selves—not just during Pride, but every day.

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My mother was a Holocaust survivor. She taught me that when times are hard, the majority often turns on the minority. That truth shaped her life - and mine.

So I was honoured to attend @HolocaustUK's Ambassador Conference as a HET board member and head of the Ambassador Programme.

The Holocaust was the height of human evil. We must remember. We must never forget.

These young Ambassadors offer a profound example of the impact young people can have on their communities. They are advocates for change in society today, joining an alumni community committed to memory, justice, and hope.

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The Chancellor of Cambridge holds no power, but carries real responsibility.

To defend free speech. To support academic excellence. To help the university remain a place of resilience, openness, and progress.

That is the role I seek to fulfil.
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A photo that fills the heart with hope for the future: a wonderful uplifting shot of the graduating year from my old college @stjohnscam in @thetimes today.

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This time last week, I had the pleasure of attending the @Tate's 25th anniversary celebration.

It was a moment to reflect on the extraordinary impact the Tate has had on the cultural life of the UK and beyond. Over the years, I’ve been proud to support Tate - including as Chairman for almost a decade, helping to raise funds and champion its mission to make art accessible to all. A special thanks should also go to the Blavatnik Foundation for all they’ve done for the Tate.

The Tate’s success is a testament to what can be achieved when institutions are bold, inclusive, and visionary. Qualities that are just as vital in our universities as they are in our galleries.