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Telling the story of Crimean Tatars
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (683+ words) Emine Ziyatdin's path to doing a Ph D has not been a straightforward one. After completing her master's studies in the USA, she moved back to Ukraine in 2013 with the intention of applying for a Ph D programme. But those…...
Scholars discuss the big issues shaping our future
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (363+ words) The bespoke event for founders, CEOs and senior executives, which took place from 29th April to 1st May, was hosted by the Gates Cambridge Trust, in collaboration with Bridgehouse. co and the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, Cambridge. Hannah Claus [2024], who is…...
Exploring the early universe in the golden age of gravitational wave observation
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (437+ words) Her Ph D will seek to develop accurate and quantitative predictions for primordial gravitational waves. She says: "These gravitational waves provide a unique window into the very early universe, far beyond what electromagnetic radiation can reveal and thus may be…...
First winner of Dr Arif Naveed Education Prize announced
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (368+ words) I can feel Arif's legacy and that he is still giving me a boost of confidence. He continues to inspire me. The "1 K Prize is awarded to a current or past outstanding Master's or doctorate student at the University of…...
How to lead in a 24/7 media environment
1+ week, 2+ day ago (338+ words) I think we also need to be able to tell stories that aren't really about fear or guilt, but are also about open to a diversity of different experiences and futures and that are trying to provide information rather than…...
New UN role for Gates Cambridge Scholar
2+ week, 2+ day ago (279+ words) Impact Prize winner Emma Houiellebecq has taken up a new role as'a Senior Analyst with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) at its headquarters in Copenhagen where she is part of the Strategic Advice and Support team. Emma…...
Using podcasting as a research method
2+ week, 3+ day ago (521+ words) Simone Eringfeld has written a unique hands-on guide to how to use podcasting in academic research which is published this month and precedes her new podcast on the soundscape of Antarctica. "My podcast is a way to reach more people…...
First Community Platform Officer for Gates Cambridge
3+ week, 3+ day ago (445+ words) I have always been fascinated by people - how they learn, connect, and build meaning together. And by communities of practice that turn shared values into collective impact. What draws me to Gates Cambridge is the chance to sit at the…...
Helping young maths talent fulfil its potential
3+ week, 2+ day ago (879+ words) Parents often say their kids never connect with other kids like them. They thought they were introverts, but when they find their people they discover that they are not. Ilana Walder-Biesanz's math talent NGO " National Math Stars " was recently named…...
Inaugural Dr Arif Naveed Education Prize ceremony to be held in April
3+ week, 6+ day ago (423+ words) Arif's life " a journey of adversity, resilience and humble discovery " mirrored his mission as an academic. His contributions to the study of poverty reflected a deep understanding of the lived realities of the poor, realities he had experienced first-hand. In…...