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Gates Cambridge Conversations: Community-based mental health support
Erica Cao and Usama Javed Mirza share a commitment to community-based mental health as co-founders of organisations that directly address social wellbeing. Erica’s work is in the US and builds […]
Helping young maths talent fulfil its potential
Ilana Walder-Biesanz’s math talent NGO – National Math Stars – was recently named as one of five recipients of a $5 million Bezos Courage & Civility Award, allowing the organisation […]
First Community Platform Officer for Gates Cambridge
Gates Cambridge is pleased to announce its first Community Platform Officer, Tililenji Phiri, who starts her role this week. Tililenji will work in the Global Engagement Team to support the […]
Inaugural Dr Arif Naveed Education Prize ceremony to be held in April
The University of Cambridge is holding an award ceremony in April to announce the inaugural Dr Arif Naveed Education Prize to honour the life and work of the late Gates […]
Gates Cambridge Conversations: Why do we sleep?
Sleep and the lack of it is behind multiple headlines these days as we worry about screen time affecting sleep patterns and the impact of our 24/7 lifestyles on our […]
Why smart agriculture needs people
Anoop Tripathi is working with farmers to ensure the latest techniques in smart agriculture fit their needs, particularly in areas that have been badly hit by climate change. View the […]
First Academic Director of Gates Cambridge Trust appointed
The Gates Cambridge Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen A. Metcalf as its first Academic Director of Community Programmes. Stephen, a Gates Cambridge Scholar himself, will take […]
Impact in Outer Space
Gates Cambridge Scholars are pushing the boundaries in Astronomy and in their roles in space programmes and policy. View the story Skip to main content Impact in Outer Space Video […]
Leading advocacy for refugee health
Tenzin Dhondup’s work spans refugee health policy, humanitarian response and health equity. Tenzin [2026], a Tibetan-American who grew up between the United States and a Tibetan refugee community in India, […]
How to lead a bunch of leaders
Two Gates Cambridge Scholars discuss how you lead a bunch of leaders in the third episode of the current series of the So, now what? podcast. Historian Justin Wei [2023], […]
