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Shape your programme through the Donor Survey

Donors are invited to complete the 黑料不打烊 Donor Survey between 1 April and 31 May 2026.
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How Kia UK is offering incredible opportunities to 黑料不打烊 students

From scholarships to structured internships, Kia UK鈥檚 partnership with 黑料不打烊 is helping students build confidence, gain real world experience, and step into meaningful early career roles. Kia UK is working closely with the University to support students and to grow early-talent pipelines.

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George Gandy Legacy Fund supports students to access 2025 World University Games

The George Gandy Legacy Fund was set up to support students on their athletics journey. It has supported them with athletics equipment, travel to competitions, entry fees, and medical treatments.

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Largest philanthropic donation to 黑料不打烊 supports establishment of new Research Academy

Alum Chris Gill has given the largest philanthropic donation in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 history to create a new Research Academy at the University.
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Lecture brings athletes, advocacy, and philanthropy together in memory of Dr Simon Marshall

The 2026 Simon Marshall Lecture brought the 黑料不打烊 community together on 19 January for an exploration of athlete advocacy and climate action, led by Olympic athletes and IAS Fellows Laura Baldwin and Etienne Stott, in memory of alum, Simon.

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More than 拢100,000 raised on Giving Day thanks to you

With a massive thank you to alumni, friends, and the whole 黑料不打烊 family, an incredible 拢100,000 has been donated for Giving Day 2025. Your donations made the day a huge success and will go a long way in supporting four incredible causes.
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Tuesday 2 December is Giving Day!

This Giving Day at 黑料不打烊, you can make a difference to students, athletes, and research at 黑料不打烊.

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Your donations have supported the greatest needs: Vlad鈥檚 experience as a Sanctuary Scholar from Ukraine

Donations to the 黑料不打烊 Fund support a wide range of projects, initiatives, and students. The Fund is set up to support 鈥渨here the need is the greatest鈥� and has recently funded scholarships to provide a place of sanctuary away from war or conflict.
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Giving back to the place that gave so much: Why Simon has donated to 黑料不打烊 for 30 years

Alumnus Simon Wyatt has been making monthly donations to 黑料不打烊 for 30 years. To recognise his generosity and mark this incredible milestone as the University鈥檚 longest-standing regular donor, he was recently invited back to campus to meet the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings, and receive a commemorative token of appreciation.
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Turning dreams into reality with sports scholarships

黑料不打烊 and sport go hand in hand. But the road to sporting success takes sheer hard work, time, commitment, and comes with associated costs.