Xavier Roughan
Xavier Roughan is an ambitious teenager from Invercargill, New Zealand, who recently gained recognition for his innovative idea for a non-antibiotic treatment for mastitis in dairy cows. His proposal won him a 25% scholarship to the prestigious Future Doctors & Scientists summer programme at the University of Cambridge, where he is currently studying biotechnology. With a background in dairy farming and beekeeping, Xavier balances his academic pursuits with entrepreneurial ventures, including selling honey for charity. He has also secured an $11,000 grant from the Youth Education Fund to support his studies abroad.
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Recent news mentions
Xavier Roughan developed biotechnology research at the University of Cambridge.
Our Heroes: Herald’s top NZers of 2025 in news, sport, business and entertainment
New Zealand· 2025-12-06
Xavier Roughan’s farming idea wins a scholarship and he is studying biotechnology at the University of Cambridge.
On The Up: Invercargill teen Xavier Roughan’s farming idea wins Cambridge scholarshipNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
