Philanthropy Report 2021/22

Research

Photovoltaics

New low-cost, high-efficiency technology could hold the key to a clean-energy future.

Professor Henry Snaith holds up a perovskite solar cell

Women’s history

The field is flourishing thanks to the establishment of the Hillary Rodham Clinton Chair.

Professor Brenda Stevenson smiles as she stands at a window in St John’s College against a background of lush green gardens

Sustainable farming

Exploring the potential for digital tools to reduce the impacts of agriculture.

Brown cows in a beautiful rural setting, green grass and a bright blue sky with views for miles around

Stroke and dementia

Researchers are pooling their expertise to combat these devastating disorders.

Pandemic sciences

Oxford is harnessing global collaborations to advance research in this crucial field.

A laptop displays graphs as a person types something on the keyboard

Bennett Institute

Advancing the use of data, evidence and digital tools in healthcare and policy.

The exterior and part of the grounds of Mansfield College

History of sexualities

A new post has been established to lead the study and teaching of LGBTQ+ history.

‘We are the only purpose-built centre in the world dedicated to doing the clinical research needed to prevent stroke and vascular dementia’

– Professor Peter Rothwell

Special feature

Professor Dame Louise Richardson stands in front of the ornate exterior of the Divinity School on a sunny day

Reflections on Oxford

Professor Dame Louise Richardson looks back at her seven-year term as Vice- Chancellor.

‘Donors have been absolutely extraordinary in their generosity in helping kids from deprived backgrounds and non-traditional backgrounds come to Oxford’

– Professor Dame Louise Richardson

Students

Future African leaders

Standard Bank Scholarships are helping African graduate students to thrive.

Crystal Chika Okwurionu leans against a pillar in the entrance hall of the Saïd Business School

Chinese Mandarin

The teaching of Chinese at Oxford has been enriched by a generous legacy gift.

Bo Hu stands outside the University of Oxford China Centre in the gardens of St Hugh’s College

Refugee scholars

The Academic Futures initiative is enabling talented students to pursue their studies.

Two graduating students wearing academic dress stand outside with family members

The power of sport

Former refugee athlete Lam Joar is working to transform young lives around the world.

Lam Joar stands outside a college building wearing academic dress

‘The scholarship didn’t just pay my fees; it came with a community that I could rely on when I needed to. And I did need them sometimes!’

– Crystal Chika Okwurionu

Libraries and museums

Ancient Middle East

The Ashmolean’s newest gallery creatively connects the ancient past to the present day.

Francesca Miller works at her desktop computer in the Weston Library

Digital archivists

Donor support is enabling the Bodleian to train the digital archivists of the future.

‘It’s extraordinary to have material to be able to tell these fundamental stories of humanity’

– Dr Paul Collins

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