Impact of giving

From bursaries, scholarships, and new academic posts to new initiatives, buildings and facilities, philanthropy ensures that we continue to lead and inspire the world in our teaching and research, nurturing exceptional minds and driving the discoveries of the future.

Impact of giving

From bursaries, scholarships, and new academic posts to new initiatives, buildings and facilities, philanthropy ensures that we continue to lead and inspire the world in our teaching and research, nurturing exceptional minds and driving the discoveries of the future.

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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Micro:bit Educational Foundation supports new research into physical computing in schools

In a new project about to get underway in our Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre, researchers will explore over time the impact of physical computing on children who are introduced to it at primary school.
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Professor Howard Stone announced as Tata Steel Professor of Metallurgy

Following Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia’s retirement, Professor Howard Stone has been appointed to the post, which was endowed in 2008 by a generous gift from Tata Steel.
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Depth of Programme celebrated at Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Welcome Event

Depth of research and interdisciplinarity were key themes at a celebration of the programme held at St Catharine’s College.
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Lucy community achieves remarkable success in Harding Challenge, unlocking over £300,000

Thanks to the generosity of Lucy Cavendish alumni, all Harding Challenge funds for the College have been unlocked, ensuring our students thrive at Cambridge.
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Ely golfers support ovarian cancer research

The Ely City Golf Club Ladies’ teams have collectively raised over £8,500 for research in ovarian cancer at the University of Cambridge.

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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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Advancing vaccine technology for global impact

A new global health institute dedicated to advancing vaccine technology is to be established thanks to a new strategic partnership involving the University of Cambridge, along with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), and the University of Hong Kong (HKU), and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), thanks to philanthropic funding from the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC). 
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New life-changing scholarships support talented Science Olympiad medallists to study at Cambridge

The Global Talent Lab (GTL), in partnership with XTX Markets and the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), is launching the 'Backing Invisible Geniuses' (BIG) UK Programme today. This initiative enables outstanding students from across the globe to study Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics at Cambridge.
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New Professorship at the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy is pleased to announce the establishment in perpetuity of the Mike Ashby Associate Professorship to support researchers in the early stages of their careers.
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New gift expands capacity of Centre for Mobile, Wearable Systems and Augmented Intelligence

Nokia Bell Labs extends their support by providing flexible funding.
Honored guests at the dedication of the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute

£16million gift to support Europe’s largest heart and lung research centre

A newly-opened institute dedicated to improving cardiovascular and lung health has received a £16 million gift from Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Victor Dahdaleh.

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Testimonials

Discover why philanthropy matters and how it makes Cambridge better still. Hear from our donors about their philanthropic motivations and from those who have been supported by such gifts during their time at the University.

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Bill Gates: "Of all our foundation’s grants, this was my dad’s favourite"

I couldn’t be prouder of the difference Gates Cambridge scholars are making, and the leaders they have become.
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"Where we're going, together"

Volunteer Siobhan Cassidy (Homerton 1994) reflects on giving back, organising the 2021 Boat Race and the power of sport.
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Eashwar Krishnan on supporting PhD students from around the world

University volunteer and philanthropist Eashwar Krishnan’s (Trinity 1996) time at Cambridge was supported with a Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund scholarship. Today, he supports postgraduate students “trying to give back and replicate the structure of incredible generosity” shown to him.
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Christina Dawson on philanthropy, expanding educational access, and the Cambridge Foundation Year

Philanthropists Christina and Peter Dawson have been long-term supporters of St Catharine’s College, Selwyn College, and the University of Cambridge. They are based in California. Christina spoke with us about what motivates her to give back and how philanthropy can help disadvantaged students fulfill their potential.
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Tzo Tze Ang — "The opportunity to come to a world-class institution — it's really life-changing."

University volunteer and philanthropist Tzo Tze Ang (Trinity 1997) is passionate about the contribution Cambridge can make to society and the power of philanthropy to help facilitate world-changing research.

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