Gates Cambridge Scholarships: Recent Episodes
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Alex Vail talks about his research on how fish hunt collaboratively and how people's attitudes about fish are crucial to conservation.
A three-minute profile of Gates Cambridge Scholar Eduardo Machicado Murillo who is undertaking research on archaeology in Bolivia.
Libby, a Gates Cambridge Scholar at the University of Cambridge pursuing an MPhil in Environment, Society & Development, talks about the challenges of chronic hunger, population growth and biodiversity loss - and her experience of being part of the Gates Cambridge community.
Gates Cambridge Scholar Stan Wang is pursuing a PhD in medicine supervised by recent Nobel Prize winner Sir John Gurdon. Stan works on a technique which takes tissue from any part the human body and gives it embryonic stem cell-like properties. This could have a huge impact on the world of regenerative medicine.
Gates Cambridge Scholar Timothy Kotin from Ghana is pursuing an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development and talks about how engineers can use their skills to aid development. Among his many achievements, Timothy has created E-coach Solutions - a start-up in Ghana which uses ICT tools to increase access to education and has over 5,000 users.
A 20 minute film setting out the achievements of the Gates Cambridge programme and its vision for the future, screened at the event of the same name on 1 June 2012.
Named one of the top 50 leaders in science, technology and business by Scientific American, Professor Young's lecture, Genetics, Epigenetics and Future Medicine, took place on 19th October 2011 at Magdalene College.
Professor Young is a Member of the Whitehead Institute and a Professor of Biology at MIT. He studies the gene regulatory circuitry that controls cell state in humans and animals. Among his scientific accomplishments is the discovery of the core regulatory circuitry of human embryonic stem cells. This regulatory circuitry controls developmental processes that are key to human health and disease.
Professor Young received his BSc degree in Biological Sciences at Indiana University, his PhD in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale, and conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford. He has served as an advisor to Science magazine, the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization. He has founded and advised companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. His honours include a Burroughs Wellcome Scholarship, the Chiron Corporation Biotechnology Research Award, and Yale’s Wilbur Cross Medal.
Gavin was previously head of DFID's Global Funds & Development Finance Institutions Department and International Financial Institutions Department. Prior to joining DFID in 2000, McGillivray managed long-term agricultural development programmes in Bolivia, Honduras, Colombia and the Caribbean. In the middle of these assignments, he spent eight years in London with an international corporate finance house, Campbell Lutyens & Co Ltd, of which he was an Executive Director.
Mark Thompson, Director-General of the BBC, gives a public lecture on the future of broadcasting.
Data-journalist and infographics designer David McCandless delivers a Gates Distinguished Lecture on how visualising data can help us to find interesting patterns and connections.
UN disasters expert gives Gates Distinguished Lecture.
The UN's Assistant Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction talked about how to limit the impact of natural disasters in a lecture on Wednesday, 16th February at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
Margareta Wahlstrom will gave the first Gates Distinguished Lecture of 2011 on UN efforts to reduce the impact of natural disaster through both improving disaster preparedness and the global response to disasters.
The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, adopted by the UN Member States in 2000 and headed by Wahlström, includes the Hyogo Framework for Action devised in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Its aim is to “...strengthen disaster response preparedness at all levels, and ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and a local priority, rooted within the key government institutions”.
Wahlström says climate change is now the principal source of risk for natural disasters.
Gates Alumni share how they incorporated their commitment to "making a difference in the world" into their career choices.
The man responsible for overseeing the preparations for the 2012 London Olympics gives his views on what makes for a good Games.
A Gates Cambridge Scholarship virtual information session for international applicants (i.e. those who must apply by the 1 December 2010 deadline)..The webinar was led by members of the Gates Scholars' Alumni Association and discussed international education at University of Cambridge through the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, including:
- Experiences of undertaking a graduate degree at the University of Cambridge
- Experiences as a Gates Cambridge Scholar
- Application process and selection criteria for the Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Leading film critic Anthony Lane will speaks about the representation of violence in film.
Niklas Zennström, the Founder of Skype and Kazaa, gives a Gates Distinguished Lecture on the secrets of being a successful entrepreneur.
12 minute film of the Gates Cambridge Scholarships 10th anniversary weekend on 2 - 4 July 2010
Lord Broers, former Vice-Chancellor of the University, former Chair of the Trustees of the Gates Cambridge Trust and one of the key players in settig up the Gates Cambridge Scholarships, gives a keynote speech about the history of the scholarships.
A panel discussion on how education and technology are and could be used in the 21st century
The third annual Global Scholars Symposium was host by Gates Cambridge Scholars on 11 and 12 June at Cambridge University. One of the highlights of the symposium was a keynote speech by Sir Charles Antony Richard Hoare entitled 'My fifty years in computing', which is reocrded here.
The third annual Global Scholars Symposium was host by Gates Cambridge Scholars on 11 and 12 June at Cambridge University. One of the highlights of the symposium was a panel discussion on the aims of international scholarship programmes in the 21st century, which is recorded here.
Admiral Stavridis spoke on ''NATO in the 21st Century: Partnerships for Peace and Security'
Interested in learning more about careers after graduate school? Do you want to hear from Gates alumni about post-Cambridge life? This is the first-ever Gates Alumni Symposium, which has brought alumni to Cambridge to share their experiences in diverse post-university careers.
In this lecture, Collier builds upon his renowned work on developing countries and the poorest populations to confront the global mismanagement of nature
Ian Wilmut, the famed Scottish biologist who created Dolly the cloned sheep, speaks as part of the Gates Distinguished Lecture Series.
This webinar, organised by the Scholars' Alumni Association, was broadcast live to almost 200 people, provided key information about the Gates Cambridge Scholarships and life in Cambridge through a presentation and Q&A session.
This webinar information session discusses international education at Cambridge University through the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, including:experiences of undertaking a graduate degree at Cambridge University; experiences as a Gates Scholar; process for application and criteria for selection for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
This webinar is geared toward a non-US audience. A webinar for US applicanst is also available.
This teleconference discusses the challenges, strategies and rewards of youth social entrepreneurship. Specific topics include: identifying a promoting a cause; developing a strategy; pursuing fund raising and support; utilizing information technologies; finding mentors; developing an exit strategy.
This teleconference discusses the challenges, strategies and rewards of youth engagement in politics. Specific topics include: running for office; developing a platform; pursuing fundraising and support; utilizing information technologies; life in office.
Professor Joshua Silver gives his Gates Scholars Distinguished Lecture entitled 'How we do we really bring vision corrective to those that need it in the developing world?'. The lecture was held at the Cambridge Union Society on 3 February 2010.
Film director and writer, Rupert Isaacson, speaks about his experience filming The Horse Boy at a Gates Scholars' Distinguished Lecture held on 14 January 2010 .
Barack Obama’s New Media Director discusses the lessons learned from the US presidential campaign at a distinguished lecture in Cambridge.
A four minute profile of Siza Mtimbiri, a current Gates Scholar from Zimbabwe undertaking a PhD in Education at St Edmunds' College. Siza is working on the nexus between education and HIV/AIDS and hopes to return to Zimbabwe to use the skills he gains at Cambridge.
A four minute profile of Rajiv Chowdury, a current Gates Scholar from Bangladesh undertaking a PhD in Public Health.
A four minute profile of Gates Scholar Rachel who works in the Centre for Atmospheric Science studying the effects of large scale biofuel production on atmospheric chemistry. Rachel hopes to find out what a (partially) biomass-dependent energy future will mean for our climate and air quality, as realized in a global chemistry-climate model.
A 12 minute film from June 2009 when Bill and Melinda Gates came to Cambridge to meet with Gates Cambridge Scholars.