Development i-Teams (application deadline: October 9th)

Have you ever wondered how new ideas can help people in the developing world? Are you interested in what Cambridge can do to help? If so, then our Development i-Teams programme is for you!

This term’s projects are:

• Circular photosynthesis: Plant-based bioelectrical system hub for off-grid villages, with Dr. Bombelli and Professor Howe, Biochemistry
• Investigating the need for locally-produced, biodegradable wound dressings in the developing world, with Dr. Fruk, Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology
• Using ApRES to enhance groundwater management in arid and semi-arid regions, with the British Antarctic Survey

The course runs on Tuesday evenings from October 17th to November 21st, with approximately 4 hours of individual work needed each week, mostly involving gathering real-world feedback from experts in international development.  

For more details and to apply for a place on a team, see www.iteamsonline.org - apply by Monday October 9th. Applications are welcomed from all students (undergraduates and post-graduates), post-docs and staff, as well as all members of the Centre for Global Equality - anyone with an interest in how technology can make the world a better place for the world's poorest.