Portraits of impact

Philanthropy supports all areas of the University's mission, including academic posts and programmes, research, buildings and equipment, student wellbeing and financial assistance, and libraries and Collections. Many of these are longstanding and responsive partnerships with academics and fundraisers, which enable the University to pursue its strategic institutional goals and to respond to emerging priorities. From conservation research to a pioneering professorship in young people’s mental health, PhD studentships and the establishment of a school of public policy, philanthropy is enabling new and transformative programmes across Cambridge.

Opening of the Ray Dolby Centre

Cementing the UK at the heart of scientific research and discovery and made possible partly through a significant pair of gifts from the Dolby family.

A new all-weather pitch at Grange Road

Empowering sporting excellence, encouraging physical wellbeing for students, and delivering benefits well beyond our Collegiate community.

Group photo featuring eight individuals, some in sports attire, standing under banners of 'Minion' and near a sign reading 'The Mansfield Pitch' at a sports event

The Bennett School of Public Policy

Representing a bold step forward in Cambridge’s commitment to shaping policy through research, education, and global engagement, thanks to a landmark gift from Peter Bennett.

A cutting-edge histotripsy machine

Benefiting NHS patients in Cambridge who will receive incisionless ultrasound surgery as part of their cancer care.

A newly endowed PhD studentship

Focusing on epidemiology, public health, global health or infectious disease research.

Professor Charlotte Summers and Jennifer Reid

Peter Dawson, Professor Tim Dalgleish and Christina Dawson smiling in front of a dark wooden door, two standing on the left in business casual attire and one on the right in a colorful blouse

A Professorship of Young People’s Mental Health

Promoting student wellbeing as a fundamental component of a Cambridge education and representing a unique addition to mental health research.

A growing community of 2,200+ Gates Cambridge scholars from 112 countries

Creating a ripple effect through a commitment to changing the world for the better.

Funding for 15 PhD students from Arm

Enabling PhD students to study at a new dedicated Computer Architecture and Semiconductor Design Centre.

A person in a checkered shirt speaks animatedly at a conference, standing in front of a projector screen next to a robot

Four individuals seated at a table, including Sonita Alleyne, Master of Jesus College, holding a certificate, with banners for University of Cambridge, Suzano, and Jesus College Cambridge.

A pioneering £10m gift from Suzano secured in cooperation with Jesus College

Supporting conservation research and students from Brazil, and exemplifying the power of Collegiate partnership.

Group of people having a conversation outdoors, including rapper, singer, and songwriter, Stormzy, smiling in a red academic gown

Stormzy's honorary degree

Recognising his philanthropic work and impact.

£6m to support STEM SMART, the Foundation Year and bursaries

Helping open Cambridge to students from every walk of life.

An older adult in a green and white striped jacket interacts with a younger individual wearing a blue t-shirt, surrounded by other attendees in a busy conference hall. Several people are focused on laptops and notes.

A pledge to Kettle’s Yard endowment fund

Ensuring that this remarkable house and collection where art, architecture and learning come together will continue to flourish and be shared with the widest possible audience.