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A global enterprise
A networking start-up set up by two Gates alumni has been selected as the only British finalist for the prestigious Unreasonable Institute, which recognises international entrepreneurs with world-changing potential. OneLeap. […]
Alumnus publishes book on anti-corruption drive in Nigeria
A book chronicling the anti-corruption war in post-colonial Nigeria has been published by a Gates alumnus. The book, Authority Stealing: Anti-Corruption War and Democratic Politics in Post-Military Nigeria, has been […]
Hormonal imbalance
Although no-one in her immediate family is in medicine, Marina Minic [2009] grew up with the desire to help people through science. Her work with researchers at Cambridge on a […]
Gates alumna runs in Olympic trials
Gates alumna Amanda Scott took part in the he Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston at the weekend. Amanda [2009] was one of around 150 of the 220 women to finish […]
Scholar features on BBC for Cambodia research
A year ago Mary Beth Day [2009] spent several weeks being driven around Cambodia’s ancient city of Angkor in a tuk tuk, a rickshaw-like vehicle, collecting sediment samples. Her work […]
Drought could have led to ruin of Angkor
The ancient Khmer city of Angkor, site of the world famous Angkor Wat temple, could have collapsed in part due to drought, according to new research carried out by a […]
Untangling the complexities of US foreign policy
Jeremiah Schwarz [2008] grew up with a strong sense of public service which has led him not only to a distinguished naval career, but research into the world of diplomatic […]
Perfecting the surgical art
How do you know when a surgeon has perfected a new procedure or when they are still learning? It’s an issue that is vital to surgical success rates, yet Gates […]
Memory like a fish?
Heard the one about the goldfish with the short memory? It is a commonly held belief that fish are the polar opposites to elephants. They always forget. Alex Vail [2010] […]
Matt Varilek stands for election to Congress
Gates alumnus Matt Varilek has just announced that he is running for election to the US House of Representatives. Matt is running on a Democrat ticket against Republican Kristi Noem […]
