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Better hygiene could increase Alzheimer’s risk
People living in industrialised countries may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s due to greatly reduced contact with bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms – which can lead to problems with […]
International peacebuilder
International peacebuilding efforts have tended to overlook indigenous knowledge and understanding about conflict resolution, says Christina Woolner. She hopes her MPhil in Social Anthropology, where she will focus on Somalia, […]
21st century social enterprise
Isaac Holeman [2013] was named one of the top social entrepreneurs under 30 by Forbes magazine for his work in setting up Medic Mobile, an organisation which helps remote health […]
Australia-UK relations under the spotlight
The British High Commissioner to Australia hosted a meeting with Australian and New Zealand Gates Scholars Elect and Alumni earlier this month on relations between Australia and the UK in […]
Testing the theory of gravity
A Gates Cambridge Scholar has been awarded a prestigious prize by her department for the best graduate student paper of 2013 on research which allows the closest ever look at […]
Sustainable energy
Finding a workable renewable energy solution is a pressing issue for countries like South Africa which are facing urgent development challenges. Although Nicholas Rice is currently working on the fundamental […]
Dante and the history of literary criticism
A Gates Cambridge Scholar has contributed to a forthcoming book which examines how Dante commentaries have contributed to the advancement of literary criticism. Interpreting Dante: Essays on the Traditions of […]
Taking drugs the wrong way
The study, just published in the European Heart Journal, was led by Gates Cambridge Scholar Dr Rajiv Chowdhury [2009] and Gates Cambridge Alumnus Dr Hassan Khan [2009]. Based on worldwide […]
Talking to Mau Mau women
Despite worldwide publicity about the treatment of the Mau Mau by the British following the recent high court compensation case, women’s involvement in the rebellion against the colonial government is […]
Breastfeeding may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
Mothers who breastfeed their children may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, with longer periods of breastfeeding also lowering the overall risk, according to a new study led […]
