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For the love of art
When Bill Gates Sr discussed the grant that would establish the Gates Cambridge Trust 25 years ago it was always with the widest possible lens on how scholarship can make […]
Gates Cambridge commemorative magazine launched
Scholars came together in Bill Gates Sr. House to celebrate the end of the 25th anniversary year and launch our commemorative magazine on Friday, serenaded by their peers. The event, […]
A trip to the V&A
Around 40 Scholars visited the V&A museum [Victoria and Albert] in London on Thursday and were given a personal tour of the Renaissance section by Scholar Rachel Boyd, who is […]
Interpreting the world through words and drawings
Eréndira [Ere] Derbez [2025] describes herself as an illustrator who works in academia and the two passions, combined with a commitment to human rights and social justice, feed each other […]
Gates Cambridge seeks Community Platform Officer
The Gates Cambridge mission is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. We achieve this mission by selecting outstanding scholars from countries […]
