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Finding new ways to discuss the big questions
Yu Huang’s PhD in Earth Sciences investigates the ancient historical roots of methane rise and its contribution to climate change. She brings a wealth of different perspectives to her studies, […]
New series explores complex leadership questions
Two Gates Cambridge Scholars debate how to lead ethically in unethical times in the first episode of the third series of the Gates Cambridge podcast, So, now what? – out […]
Scholar receives Global Innovation Fellowship
Interdisciplinary social scientist Mona Jebril has been awarded a British Academy Global Innovation Fellowship which will see her spending a year working at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace think […]
From physics to mental health: A passion for communicating learning
Matthew Blacker – or “Blacker” to his friends – has a lot of strings to his bow. He is a physicist with a fascination for quantum gravity and, in particular, […]
Bestselling author to speak about how to redefine success
Best-selling author Alan Guarino will be in conversation with Professor Kamal Munir as part of Gates Cambridge’s On Leadership series early next month. Guarino is author of The Greatness Code, […]
