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The beginnings of child-centred education in Spain
Anna Kathryn Kendrick’s first book, Humanizing Childhood in Early Twentieth Century Spain, was published earlier this year and in it she traces how Spanish neo-humanist education reformers drew upon international […]
Secrets of naked mole-rats’ cancer resistance uncovered
Naked mole-rats can live for an incredibly long time and have an exceptional resistance to cancer thanks to unique conditions in their bodies that stop cancer cells multiplying, according to […]
Bird conservation in Bangladesh
Scholar-Elect Sayam Chowdhury is studying the shorebirds of Bangladesh’s coastal areas and the impact of climate change on their conservation.
Tackling food insecurity
Stella Nordhagen’s job at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition aims to understand the causes of food insecurity and find solutions.
The Deviant’s War
Eric Cervini’s first book has already joined the New York Times’ Best Seller list, the first LGBTQ+ history book to make it to the list in 27 years.
Florentine ‘spy’ uncovered as designer of historic German palace
New research by Davide Martino shows that the Weimar Residenzschloss was designed by a Medici spy.
Tackling knee damage
Scholar-Elect Lyndie Zollinger’s PhD will attempt to understand and prevent knee damage caused by everyday activities.
Designing an ecological sacred space
Gillean Denny has led the design of a Living Chapel in Italy, a symbol of hope for the ecological awakening of humanity.
Social Impact Award for Gates Cambridge Scholar
Andrea Kusec has won a Social Impact Award from the University of Cambridge’s Vice-Chancellor.
Gates Cambridge Trust Statement on diversity, openness and equity
The Gates Cambridge Trust is appalled by the horrific death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, the latest in a long history of violence against…
