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.

 
 
 
 
 
Dr Ewan Kirk

Interview: Dr Ewan Kirk on research, philanthropy and the Kirk Distinguished Visiting Fellowships scheme

Launched in January 2019, the Isaac Newton Institute now proudly hosts the Kirk Distinguished Visiting Fellowship scheme.
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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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Visionary philanthropy supports radical solutions to environmental challenges

Ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity provide clean air, fresh water, food and fuel, and protect us from the worst effects of floods and storms. They inspire us and improve our wellbeing. Yet landscapes across Europe are under threat.
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Donation of double scull remembers good times at Wolfson

A report published earlier this year by the University of Cambridge Sports Service found that undergraduate students who participated in University-level sport performed just as well academically, if not better, than the undergraduate population as a whole.
23 Harding Scholars standing in front of St Catherine's College with the VC Stephen Troope and philanthropist David Harding

First cohort of Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars welcomed to the University

The first Harding Scholars were welcomed this week at a special event at St Catharine's College.

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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.

 
 
 
 
 
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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Stormzy announces second year of 'The Stormzy Scholarship', a student funding scheme with Cambridge University

British musician Stormzy is delighted to announce that he is funding a further two undergraduate students at the University of Cambridge this autumn.

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