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Using podcasting as a research method
Simone Eringfeld has written a unique hands-on guide to how to use podcasting in academic research which is published this month and precedes her new podcast on the soundscape of […]
Gates Cambridge announces Class of 2026
What do the founder of a children’s health centre, an award-winning Nigerian author and a theoretical cosmologist have in common? All have been selected as Gates Cambridge Scholars in 2026. […]
Gates Cambridge Conversations: Community-based mental health support
Erica Cao and Usama Javed Mirza share a commitment to community-based mental health as co-founders of organisations that directly address social wellbeing. Erica’s work is in the US and builds […]
Helping young maths talent fulfil its potential
Ilana Walder-Biesanz’s math talent NGO – National Math Stars – was recently named as one of five recipients of a $5 million Bezos Courage & Civility Award, allowing the organisation […]
First Community Platform Officer for Gates Cambridge
Gates Cambridge is pleased to announce its first Community Platform Officer, Tililenji Phiri, who starts her role this week. Tililenji will work in the Global Engagement Team to support the […]
