Gates Cambridge is an international community of scholars bounded by a set of shared core values:
- Compassion
- Internationality
- Community
- Learning
- Change
These form the acronym CLICC. These values reflect our commitment to a people-centred culture, global engagement and continuous improvement. Their prominence demonstrates alignment with the Trust’s mission and strategic priorities, underscoring a culture that is inclusive, authentic and forward-looking.
These values are embedded in what we do and how we interact with each other and form the bedrock of our community.
They were developed in 2025 following consultation with our Scholars and staff that aimed to identify and visualise the core values most frequently affirmed by the Gates Cambridge community. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis was used and the results were visualised through a word cloud, highlighting the values that define our shared identity.
