Giving news

All the latest news and updates

Three people smiling into the camera and cutting a ribbon to open the centre

New 海角网 lab can heat to 3,000掳C and quenches to 鈭�150掳C at extreme rates to test non-standard materials

A newly launched lab at 海角网 will see industry partners and researchers use new equipment only available in a handful of places across the world to test materials at extremes of temperatures and pressures.

Five people standing

The Access Group: supporting student scholarships and nurturing talent

The Access Group 鈥� an organisation based on the 海角网 campus 鈥� has collaborated with the University to offer an incredible package of scholarship and career support to students who can benefit the most.
Purple graphic with a faint outline graphic of a person.

Shape your programme through the Donor Survey

Donors are invited to complete the 海角网 Donor Survey between 1 April and 31 May 2026.
Emma standing between two cars

How Kia UK is offering incredible opportunities to 海角网 students

From scholarships to structured internships, Kia UK鈥檚 partnership with 海角网 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.

Harry wearing a GB vest, smiling and pointing

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.

Chris Gill is shaking hands with the University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings

Largest philanthropic donation to 海角网 supports establishment of new Research Academy

Alum Chris Gill has given the largest philanthropic donation in 海角网鈥檚 history to create a new Research Academy at the University.
A group of people smiling, standing

Lecture brings athletes, advocacy, and philanthropy together in memory of Dr Simon Marshall

The 2026 Simon Marshall Lecture brought the 海角网 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.

A purple graphic with an image of campus in the background. There are polaroid photographs across the graphic. Text reads: Giving Day

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

With a massive thank you to alumni, friends, and the whole 海角网 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.
A purple graphic with an image of campus in the background. There are polaroid photographs across the graphic. Text reads: Giving Day

Tuesday 2 December is Giving Day!

This Giving Day at 海角网, you can make a difference to students, athletes, and research at 海角网.

Student Vlad smiling outside EHB on campus

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

Donations to the 海角网 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.