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Gates Cambridge announces Class of 2026
What do the founder of a children’s health centre, an award-winning Nigerian author and a theoretical cosmologist have in common? All have been selected as Gates Cambridge Scholars in 2026. […]
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 […]
