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Using Computational Chemistry to make better therapeutics
Aidyn Taishybay [2026] believes firmly that science should make a tangible difference to people. He wants his work to have direct impact in the world and to make medicines more […]
How do we lead with hope?
Two Gates Cambridge Scholars feature in the final episode of the third series of our podcast So, now what? with a discussion about how to lead with hope. This series […]
The path to democratising algorithmic whispers
Cong Minh Nguyen is an economist who wants to tell stories about how market systems shape people’s lives and how they can be redesigned to expand fairness and opportunity. He […]
How can we reduce the impact of anti-microbial resistance?
John Wang [2026] believes that the efficiency of a drug treatment is not solely determined by the drug itself, but by how precisely its delivery, targeting and release can be […]
Two Scholars appointed to leading energy think tank
Two Gates Cambridge Scholars have been appointed Assistant Directors of a prestigious energy think tank on sustainable energy solutions. Ramit Debnath and Kamiar Mohaddes are two of the three new […]
Gates-Clarendon-Rhodes-Marshall 2026
Gates Cambridge Scholars’ Council is very excited to share details of the UK Global Scholars’ Exchange bringing Gates Cambridge, Rhodes, Clarendon and Marshall scholars to Cambridge this year on Friday 26 […]
Gates Cambridge: Impact in human rights
Gates Cambridge Scholars have had a big impact in the field of human rights, from international law to women’s and indigenous rights. Many Scholars are involved in some way in […]
How digital magazines have influenced African literary networks
Ayobami Adebayo is a prize-winning novelist and is not only part of an impressive literary couple with husband Emmanuel Iduma, but also a Gates Cambridge partnership. Both she and Emmanuel […]
Scholars take part in Day of Service
Thirty-six Scholars took part in a Day of Service this weekend, reviving an old Gates Cambridge tradition and extending it to alumni. The Scholars participated in service projects targeting food […]
2026 Bill Gates Sr. Prize winner announced
The 2026 Bill Gates Sr. Prize for outstanding scholars who embody the mission and values of Gates Cambridge has been awarded to Justin Wei. The prize was established by the […]
