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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 […]
