Microsoft boss Bill Gates logs on for Edinburgh research visit

0 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is coming to Edinburgh Microsoftbillionairebillgates will visit Edinburgh University on Friday to discuss how agricultural research is helping communities worldwide.

Mr Gates, co-founder of the digital giant, and UK International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt will talk about how their organisations invest in projects based in the Scottish city that are improving the health and productivity of people and farm animals at home and abroad.

They will take part in a discussion event with staff and students to highlight how British innovations are improving the prosperity of farmers in developing countries.

Mr Gates will also make announcements on further investment in UK agricultural innovation and unveil a plaque to formally launch the university’s Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security – a £35 million research and teaching initiative to help safeguard the future of the world’s food supplies.

Professor Sir Timothy O’shea Edinburgh University principal, said: “Feeding the world’s growing population well while protecting the natural systems on which we all depend is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity.”

Experts from the Supporting Evidence-based Interventions project will show how developments in data sharing and accessibility can help inform better livestock decision making.

Edinburgh-based charity the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines will also discuss improving the accessibility and affordability of livestock vaccines.