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Gates Cambridge Conversations: Why do we sleep?
Sleep and the lack of it is behind multiple headlines these days as we worry about screen time affecting sleep patterns and the impact of our 24/7 lifestyles on our […]
First Academic Director of Gates Cambridge Trust appointed
The Gates Cambridge Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen A. Metcalf as its first Academic Director of Community Programmes. Stephen, a Gates Cambridge Scholar himself, will take […]
Leading advocacy for refugee health
Tenzin Dhondup’s work spans refugee health policy, humanitarian response and health equity. Tenzin [2026], a Tibetan-American who grew up between the United States and a Tibetan refugee community in India, […]
How to lead a bunch of leaders
Two Gates Cambridge Scholars discuss how you lead a bunch of leaders in the third episode of the current series of the So, now what? podcast. Historian Justin Wei [2023], […]
Scholar recognised on Female Founders 500 list
Gates Cambridge Impact Prize winner Alexandra Grigore has been recognised on the 2026 Inc. Magazine Female Founders 500 list. The list honours women who are building meaningful organisations and leading […]
