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Understanding diabetes and heart disease in Africa
Prospective observational studies are needed to understand the growing burden of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a study led by a Gates Cambridge Scholar. The study, […]
International relations through education
Greg Nance [2011] has been named one of the 99 most influential foreign policy leaders under 33 by the Diplomatic Courier and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, but his citation […]
Healthcare at the touch of a finger
Three Gates Cambridge Scholars are crowdsourcing for a device which will enable community healthworkers in developing countries to access patient records through the touch of a finger. SimPrints is a […]
Communicating science
A Gates Cambridge alumnus has won a prestigious Australian award for his research on renewable energy and for exceptional initiative in science communication. Niraj [Nij] Lal [2008], who did a […]
Emerging leaders summit in Delhi
Renowned environment expert Dr Ashok Khosla will join distinguished academics and activists from India and the UK to discuss new approaches to global challenges at an emerging leadership summit in […]
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 […]
