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What makes Earth tick
It was during his master’s that Alex Myhill [2022] was introduced to Earth Science and realised just how much we don’t understand about the Earth. He wanted to explore further […]
25th anniversary panel to speak at Cambridge Festival
Five Scholars will speak about their ideas that could change the world at this year’s Cambridge Festival as part of the ongoing celebrations for Gates Cambridge’s 25th anniversary. The Festival […]
Study shows need for repeated vaccines for immunocompromised people
Vaccinations alone may not be enough to protect people with compromised immune systems from infection, even if the vaccine has generated the production of antibodies, according to new research from […]
Scholars win recognition for impact and engagement
Two Gates Cambridge Scholars have been recognised in the 2024 Cambridge Awards for Research Impact and Engagement. Stanley Onyemechalu [below right] was runner-up in the Early Career researcher category for […]
Exploring the origins of snake diversity in South America
“Snakes to me are the most beautiful creatures that exist. They look so simple, but they are so complex. They can glide, swim and burrow. They are so varied. I […]
How do we learn languages?
Samuel Weiss-Cowie’s fascination with language learning began at the age of 15 when he started learning Korean. He is now in the third year of his PhD looking at how […]
Redefining migration for the climate change era
Ladakh is a small region where a myriad of mountain ranges meet – the Karakorum to the north, the Tibetan Plateau to the east, and it lies nestled within the […]
Innovating for sustainability in the mining industry
A Gates Cambridge Scholar has developed a course for the UN SDG Academy to help leaders in the extractive industries play their role in making the transition to more sustainable […]
Understanding how the human brain learns
Ata Elbizanti [2024] is interested in understanding how learning affects brain activity, particularly in areas responsible for processing visual information and those involved in decision-making. Her aim is to improve […]
Why small presses are vital for local knowledge production in Africa
The winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature should draw our attention to the often-forgotten power of marginal publishing outlets in the Global South. As The Guardian put it, […]
