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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 […]
New research on parasitic worm
New research which moves scientists one step closer to finding a vaccine for a parasitic worm that infects more than 200 million people worldwide has been published. The research, led […]
From hopping insects to number sculptures
Hopping insects, fluidised beds, number sculptures and altering animal behaviour will be the subject of this week’s internal symposium. Four Gates Cambridge Scholars will talk about their research at the […]
A cultural history of food
At the age of seven Madeline Weeks spent six months selling lemonade to raise $30 to buy an acre of rainforest. Raised by a family who spent summers camping, she […]
