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‘Weak institutions to blame for lack of growth in Middle East’
A new book which addresses how Arab countries can escape a “resource curse” in which oil and gas riches don’t translate into long-term economic growth and stability has been co-edited […]
Punjab education reforms ‘not cream-skimming’
An important reform brought in by Pakistan’s most populous province which aims to get more children into education is reaching the more disadvantaged districts, according to an important new study […]
Festival exhibition celebrates Mexico’s displaced populations
A Gates Cambridge Scholar is co-curating an Altar of the Dead exhibition at this year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas to rise awareness about past and present migrants and minorities in Mexico. […]
Understanding hereditary spastic paraplegia
Eliska Zlamalova’s research combines neuroscience and molecular genetics as she seeks to understand the cause of a progressive genetic disorder which causes paralysis of the lower limbs. At the University […]
Alumni weekend highlights health and community
Gates Cambridge alumni gathered in New York City earlier this month to explore a diverse range of research and work connecting health, community and the arts. The weekend gathering took place from […]
Provost begins term as president of The Society for Neuroscience
Gates Cambridge Provost Professor Barry Everitt will begin his term as The Society for Neuroscience’s new President later this month during Neuroscience 2019. In addition to his role at the […]
Creating a global network for change
Since leaving the University of Cambridge Robyn Scott has led a series of inspiring social enterprises which aim to bring the brightest minds together to find solutions to some of […]
New research sheds light on the mechanisms of consciousness in the human brain
The drive to understand consciousness, and how mind arises from matter, is an ancient philosophical conundrum, popularised by philosophers such as Aristotle and Descartes. However, as our scientific understanding of […]
Scholars to speak at 2019 Cambridge Festival of Ideas
Several Gates Cambridge Scholars are taking part in this year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas which starts next week. The Festival runs from 14th to 27th October and celebrates the Arts, […]
Celebrating Black History Month
October is Black History Month and Gates Cambridge Scholars have organised a raft of events to celebrate and raise awareness, ranging from speed mentoring sessions to a Black History Month […]
