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

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
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…

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…
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…

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…

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…




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. lordjohnbrowne.com/news/defending……
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.

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…


It was a privilege to receive an honorary degree from @UniStrathclyde last week. I was also grateful for the chance to speak about the urgent need to support our universities. They are engines of growth, innovation, and freedom - and they must not be neglected. #HigherEducation



“Earth doesn’t recognise national boundaries – and neither should our response to the climate emergency.” My latest for @Independent on why Net Zero demands global collaboration. We must act together—urgently. #NetZero #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition independent.co.uk/voices/net-zer…