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Getting consensus on conservation
How can local communities be trained and supported effectively in conservation activities which may impact on their livelihoods? Herimanitra Patrick Rafidimanantsoa, the first Gates Cambridge Scholar from Madagascar, says he […]
Tackling everyday sexism
Just days after the airing new BBC2 Television programme “Blurred Lines: the New Battle of the Sexes” and the launch of the international reproductive rights campaign “I decide”, the founder […]
Global health challenges in an era of austerity
Global public health experts will speak about the challenges posed by austerity and climate change at an event organised by Gates Cambridge Trust and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation next […]
Environmental executive
Gates Cambridge Alumna Kate Brandt has been appointed by President Obama to serve as the US Government’s Federal Environmental Executive. Kate [2007], who did an MPhil in International Relations, will […]
Community spirit
Jerry Lee [2013] wanted to get involved in community work with homeless people when he arrived in Cambridge. However, as an international student, he faced several barriers to volunteering. Instead […]
The mystery of language evolution
The most fundamental questions about the origins and evolution of humans’ linguistic capacity remain as mysterious as ever, despite many hypotheses, according to a new study. The article, The mystery […]
New honour for Gates Cambridge Provost
The Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust, Professor Barry Everitt, is among 106 outstanding researchers to be elected as a member of one of the most prestigious life sciences organisations […]
The roots of crisis in Northern Lebanon
Gates Cambridge Scholar Raphael Lefevre was one of the main speakers at a major conference in Beirut on the roots of extremism in Northern Lebanon this week organised by the […]
From faith and biology to wildlife conservation and documentary making
Biology and faith, wildlife conservation and ethical issues around documenting military violence and poverty will be the subjects of this week’s Scholars Stories session. Three Scholars – David Kurz, Katrin […]
The links between the immune system and genetics
A new study led by a Gates Cambridge Alumnus highlights how genetic variations among healthy, young individuals can influence immune cell function and risk factors for common diseases such as […]
