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6:00pm-7:30pm on Friday 21 March

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Bill Gates Sr House, Bill Gates Sr House 17 Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1RX, CB2 1RX

Will we be able to print our own organs in the digital age? What about using our fingerprints to access health advice? Or growing plants that can adapt to extreme climate changes?

In this panel event, you will hear from cutting edge researchers. Gates Cambridge is the University of Cambridge's flagship scholarship programme for international postgraduate students and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Gates Cambridge Scholars are not only chosen for their academic brilliance, but for their focus on engaging with the world's toughest challenges.

Booking/Registration is: REQUIRED

Additional Information

Age: Adults, Young Adults 12 – 18
Format: Talk
Timing: In person
Cost: Free
Event Capacity: 110
Theme: Discovery, Health, Environment, Society
Accessibility: Full access, Lift

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