Latest News
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 […]
Peace through the arts
What is the role of the arts in reducing ethnic tensions and how can marginal voices be heard? Afrodita Nikolova‘s research investigates how arts interventions can build peace. She has […]
Africa together
Inspirational African leaders from across the spectrum of arts, business and science will speak at the inaugural event of the African Society of Cambridge University in May. The Africa Together […]
Patent granted for toxoplasmosis research
A Gates Cambridge Scholar and his team have been granted a patent by the US authorities to develop a treatement for toxoplasmosis. Bo Shiun Lai [2013] and colleagues submitted a […]
Changing attitudes to science
Jerelle Joseph believes passionately in the power of teaching and of science. Her ambition is to raise the level of science in the Caribbean and show science students there that […]
