Impact of giving

Cambridge turns philanthropy into impact. Now more than ever, our work takes place on a global scale. We build computers in Cambridge, grow tomatoes in Mexico, nurture leaders in Africa, empower education in India, and help protect cultures, languages and species across the planet.

Impact of giving

Philanthropic impact stories

Find out how Cambridge is working to solve the challenges we face in today's world. None of the examples described here would be possible without Cambridge’s philanthropic supporters. Their philanthropy sets the brilliant minds working at Cambridge free to pursue new ideas and change the world.

 
 
 
 
 
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A day in the life at Cambridge University: Humaira Rahbin

Rowan Williams Cambridge Studentship holder Humaira Rahbin is passionate about women's rights and gender equality.
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Schwarzman Scholars Announces Class of 2021

Six Cambridge students and alumni have been selected as Schwarzman Scholars to undertake a prestigious graduate fellowship at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
The late Jo Cox

More in common — Jo Cox Studentship in Refugee and Migration Studies

In June 2016 we were shocked and saddened by the death of Jo Cox MP. Jo joined Pembroke College in 1992. Following her tragic murder, the students, staff, alumni and friends of Pembroke joined forces to raise money to fund the study of refugees and migration, to honour Jo and her passionate advocacy on behalf of those without a voice.
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Dr Holly Krieger challenges the status quo

Dr Holly Krieger is making waves in the field of mathematics. Not only is she making great strides with her teaching and research, but Holly takes an active role in encouraging more women to explore mathematics.
Dr Ewan Kirk

Interview: Dr Ewan Kirk on research, philanthropy and visiting fellowships

Launched in January 2019, the Isaac Newton Institute now proudly hosts the Kirk Distinguished Visiting Fellowship scheme.

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Gift announcements

Cambridge owes its world-leading excellence in research and teaching to the generosity of its supporters. Our history is synonymous with a history of far-sighted benefaction, and the same is as true today as it has ever been.

 
 
 
 
 
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Hitachi and Cambridge renew 30 year research partnership

The University of Cambridge and Hitachi Ltd have signed a new agreement to continue and grow their long-standing relationship through the Hitachi Cambridge Laboratory (HCL), part of the European R&D Centre of Hitachi Europe Ltd.
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Matt Hutnell, Vice-Chancellor Stephen Toope and Manroop Khela

University celebrates 15 years of partnership with Santander supporting students

Cambridge has signed its 5th partnership agreement with Santander. In a collaboration that spans 15 years and exceeds £3 million, Santander’s support programme is assisting students across the Collegiate University with bursaries and internships.
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New Travers Smith bursary to support LGBTQ+ research

Law firm Travers Smith LLP is the first corporate supporter of the University’s lgbtQ@cam programme
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Professor Usha Goswami wins the 2019 Yidan prize for education research

Professor Goswami has become Cambridge’s first Yidan Prize Laureate.
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A new postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Engineering to be funded by Tencent

Technology giant Tencent has made a generous gift to fund a new five-year postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Engineering, one of the leading centres of engineering in the world.

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