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Donor report 2010/2011Thank you

I am pleased to welcome you to our Donor Report for 2010/11in which we update you on the latest projects, scholarshipsand other developments at the University of Kent, which yourgenerosity has helped to make possible. Education can transformlives – not just the lives of the students we welcome through ourdoors but also of the people they come into contact with as theygo out into the world, either directly or indirectly, through thework they do. The funding we receive from alumni, parents,staff past and present, and friends of the University, plays anessential part in this enormously rewarding process.

The University of Kent prides itself on providing inspirationalteaching, academic excellence and world-leading research. We aredelighted that this has been recognised by the 2012 GuardianUniversity Guide, which ranks us 23rd out of 119 institutions forteaching excellence. Through stimulating, research-led teaching –97% of our academic staff work in schools or centres where theresearch is rated as internationally or nationally excellent –delivered in a friendly, encouraging environment, our studentscan realise their ambitions. We are honoured that your supportmakes this possible – now, and for future generations.

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Thank you to our donors

The University of Kent would like to express its appreciation to everybody whohas supported us. Our donor list contains the names of people who made a giftto the University between 1 August, 2010 and 31 July, 2011.

We are also very grateful to those individuals who have requested anonymity fortheir donations, to staff who have generously donated their long-service awards,to those who have given through payroll giving, and to individuals who have toldus that they intend to remember the University in their wills. We have made everyeffort to record your name correctly. If there are any errors please do tell us sothat we can correct them.

Professor Dame Julia M Goodfellow DBE, CBE

WelcomeAmessage of thanks from the Vice-Chancellor

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Donation toKent Print Collection

Two 16th-century prints have just beendonated to the Kent Print Collection byJohn Chown. They are copies of worksby major printmakers of the Renaissanceperiod – ‘Cain trying to hide away fromGod’ by Etienne Delaune (c1518-83),below, and ‘The Peasants’ Brawl’ byHans Sebald Beham (1500-50).

Etienne Delaune was a draughtsman,designer, printmaker and goldsmith,whose work was admired for its style andtechnical precision. Hans Sebald Behamwas one of the Little Masters, Germanprintmakers who produced very smallprints of exquisite detail.

You may have read alreadythat, as a result of drastic cutsin our government funding,we have decided to chargestudents the maximum £9,000fees from September 2012.

Raising our fees will enable us to continueto invest in our first-rate facilities and toattract world-class academics – with theresults reflected in our excellent rankingsin university league tables, and in highlevels of student satisfaction.

As well as having these plans to raise feesapproved by the Office for Fair Access(OFFA), the university fees watchdog, wehave also had approved our proposals toattract more students from disadvantagedbackgrounds. We have set up a fund of£6 million for 2012/13, to provide financialsupport to students. OFFA believes thatfewer than half of students will actuallybe charged £9,000, once fee waivers andother bursaries are taken into account.Moreover part-time students, previouslyexcluded from the student loans system,will be allowed access to tuition fee loansfrom 2012.

University is not just about academicachievements. It expands experienceson many levels, teaches independence,teamwork, discipline and gives uniqueopportunities for volunteering, anddeveloping interests outside your degree.So the last thing we want to do is deterthose with potential from applying to theUniversity of Kent. We believe we havetaken the right steps to ensure wecontinue to deliver a top-qualityexperience to all our students.

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Dr Ben Thomas, Lecturer in History andPhilosophy of Art and who founded theCollection, is delighted with these valuableadditions: “These are significant prints; infact, the copy of ‘The Peasants’ Brawl’ isso close to the original that it may actuallyhave been engraved again by thisimportant German artist. As copies madein the 16th century – and so not ‘fakes’ –the two prints are instructive to compareagainst the originals. Students can learn,through this close comparative work, howto identify copies and distinguish themfrom originals.”

Change to inheritance tax

A change to inheritance tax has beenproposed, to come into effect from April2012, with the aim of encouraging peopleto leave more money to charity.

Under the proposals, anyone who leavesmore than 10% of the ‘net residue’ of theirestate to a charity (the net residue beingthe amount remaining after deductinggifts to a spouse, the Nil Rate Band of£325,000 currently exempt frominheritance tax, and any other reliefs)would benefit from a 36% rate ofinheritance tax rather than the usual 40%.

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its achievements. I think, with the rightpeople in the right place, it has thepotential to become one of the 20 bestuniversities in the UK.

“There is a huge vitality there. There are somany young people doing things, makingthings happen. I’ve seen the School ofArts set up, Kent Business School, andDICE of course – I feel that despite thedifficulties universities face, there are stillmany possibilities to be realised, andwould like to play a further part in it.”

Legacies can take many forms. Oftenthey are simply for the University to useaccording to need at the time the gift isrealised. Sometimes the legacy is forspecific equipment or facilities. We alsoreceive book collections, together withdonations to support the maintenance ofthe collection. Larger gifts can be used toestablish scholarships or hardship funds,and thanks to the generosity of a numberof alumni we are currently discussing theestablishment of several newundergraduate scholarships.

If you are considering remembering usin your will, we understand that this is aprivate matter. However, if you decideto discuss it with us, we can be sure ofany specific wishes you may have, andknowing about it gives us a firmer basisfor planning for the future. It also gives usthe chance to thank you for your support.Naturally, any conversations would be inthe strictest confidence and would notplace you under any obligation.

If you would like to discuss any of thesematters, please contact Jenny Richardson([email protected] or01227 823588).

One person who has made a legacypledge is Professor Ian Swingland(above), whose involvement with theUniversity of Kent began in 1979 andwho founded the Durrell Institute forConservation and Ecology (DICE) tenyears later.

Explaining the decision to leave a legacy,he says: “I have seen the University ofKent make huge strides in the last 20to 30 years, from somewhere near thebottom of the league tables to its currentposition near the top, and I feel proud of

At the University of Kentwe pride ourselves on ourstrong sense of community.

This is expressed on campus throughthe inspiring, friendly and supportiveatmosphere in which our students andstaff can work, and in the county of Kent,through our contact with local schools andcolleges, volunteer work, sporting and artsactivities.

As a result, we have also developed astrong community of supporters, anumber of whom are generous enoughto leave a legacy to the university. Somedo this because they have fond memoriesof their time at Kent and a desire to helpfuture students share this experience.They may wish to support the specificarea that helped to launch their careeror provided opportunities that would nototherwise have been open to them. Othersmay live in Kent and want to support theirrespected local university. Or they maywant to leave the legacy in memory ofa family member who studied here.

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“The double height foyer has a small stagethat’s perfect for informal performances,and there’s a balcony over the mainconcert hall so people can pop in andlisten to rehearsals. The foyer will also beconnected to the Gulbenkian complex –there’ll be a new, shared box office – andlots of glass means passers by can seeall the exciting things going on.

“The building is technically interesting,too. Not only will the concert hall be aphysically flexible space, accommodatingall the different types of music andaudience at Kent, but it will also haveadjustable acoustics. Freshers Week will

Spades are not normallyassociated with making music.But in May the first step inthe development of the Colyer-Fergusson Building took placewith a sod-cutting ceremony.

The spade was wielded by JonathanMonckton, Chairman of the Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust, watched overby Susan Wanless, Director of UniversityMusic, and accompanied by an impressivefanfare by the University Brass Ensemble.Construction is now well under way, duefor completion in September 2012.

“Sometimes I’ve found it hard to believethat soon we’ll have a dedicated, bespokebuilding, but now I can see the evidencegrowing every day,” Susan says. “Afteryears of rehearsing in dining halls or oddspaces in basements, we’ll have practiceand teaching rooms, a sheet music library,instrument storage and offices, as well asthe fabulous concert hall.

“Music is an important aspect of life herewith a massive range of styles catered for.This inclusive attitude shows in the designof the new building – it will be awonderfully open, welcoming place.

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Expert adviceThe Colyer-Fergusson Building isdesigned by Tim Ronalds Architects,whose highly praised work includesthe award-winning Watford MusicCentre and the modernisation andextension of London’s Old Vic. ArupAcoustics – with credits including OsloOpera House – lent their expertise,along with Theatre Consultants Carr &Angier who helped renovate London’sRoyal Festival and Barbican Halls, andGlasgow’s Royal Scottish Academy ofMusic and Drama, among many otherprojects. It is being built by the Kentcompany Durtnell, who recentlycompleted the Turner ContemporaryGallery in Margate.

be so exciting, when we can at last beginto get the feel of it. I think there will bemany impromptu performances!”

It’s not just the many University musicgroups who will benefit from the newbuilding, Susan adds. “We work with localschools and colleges, host communityworkshops, welcome visiting choirs andensembles, summer schools and musicconferences. We will have a tremendousvenue with facilities that will be appreciatedby audiences as well as performers,lending a real sense of occasion to thebigger events. This will create a properarts hub, put us on the map and help usplay a full part in creating arts andentertainment for and with the local area.”

“I’m enormously grateful for thesupport we have received. As wellas the Colyer-Fergusson gifts, weare indebted to alumni, students,past and present staff, and thelocal community. I can’t wait towelcome everyone in so they canenjoy the new space and see – andhear! – that this is money verywell spent.”Susan Wanless,Director of University Music

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Impressive plans have beendrawn up for the newKent Law Clinic and MootingChamber (right).

The Law Clinic and Mooting Programmeare two distinctive features of Kent LawSchool, contributing to its outstandingreputation: most recently, the Law Clinicwon Best Contribution by a Law School inthe LawWorks & Attorney General StudentAwards 2011 (below), and senior lecturerDr Stewart Motha was shortlisted for LawTeacher of the Year Award 2011(sponsored by Oxford University Press).

At the highly successful Kent Law Clinicstaff, students and roughly 50 lawyers givefree legal advice and representation to thelocal community. However, facilities are 20years old and lack of space means eachyear only 50 of our 1,200 undergraduatescan take on casework.

The Mooting Programme, which currentlyhas no proper home, enables students torole-play as practising advocates, oftenwith a judge or lawyer in practice locally.As well as helping advocacy skills, thispromotes teamwork, develops confidence,self-esteem and encourages leadership.

plans and have already given exceedinglygenerous donations: £500,000 from analumnus in Hong Kong, £20,000 from twoUK alumni and a pledge of £10,000 froma small publishing company, plus anumber of smaller donations.

We aim to raise £5 million over the nexttwo years and expect to commenceconstruction in 2013. We are delighted tooffer the opportunity to name the buildingor rooms within it for different levels ofdonation. Rooms could be named after adonor, a family member, charitable trust,company or in memory of a loved one.

If you are interested in supporting thecampaign please contact Anna Pollard([email protected] or 01227 824670).For further information and to see ourplans, visit www.kent.ac.uk/lawcampaign

“The Law School is very proud ofits achievements, particularly thegreat work of staff and studentsin the Law Clinic. Our thrivingMooting Programme gives studentsimmeasurable opportunities todevelop outside the classroom. Thenew building would make such adifference to students’ experience.”Professor Joanne ConaghanProfessor of Law,Head of Kent Law School

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The new building will provide a valuableenhancement of this School’s pioneering,top-quality teaching. On the ground floor,extended Law Clinic accommodation willgive a more effective working space andsuitably professional atmosphere to matchthe approach of the Clinic. On the upperfloor, the Kennedy Wong MootingChamber will be in the style of acourtroom with interview and judge’sroom – again a realistic setting.

We’re pleased to say that alumni havebeen overwhelmingly supportive of our

First 500The First 500, Kent’s first cohort ofstudents in 1965, hold an annual dinner inLondon and are strong supporters of theUniversity. They have particularly stronglinks to Rutherford College thanks to thesupport of Dr Rachel Forrester-Jones whowas, until recently, Master of Rutherford.

The First 500 Scholarship has beenestablished to commemorate theUniversity’s 50th anniversary in 2015,and is funded entirely by members ofKent’s First 500. This pioneering grouphas chosen to preserve something ofthe spirit and advantage of their yearsas Kent students in order to providefuture students with the opportunitiesthey enjoyed – freedom to think and tochallenge; the opportunity to innovateand create; and the possibility to startworking life without excessive debt.

The University would like to express itsthanks to the First 500 for establishingthe Fund and for their ongoing supportfor today’s students at Kent.

Former Staff AssociationThe University’s Former Staff Associationwas established in July 2008 and over thepast few years the Liaison Group, whichworks closely with the Development Office,has organised an active programme ofevents, including monthly lunches inRutherford College, lectures, Cathedraltours, garden visits and concerts, plus anAnnual General Meeting.

The Former Staff Association has alsotaken on an active role in fundraising forthe new Colyer-Fergusson Building andhas raised just over £1,750 for Music atKent through a variety of musical activities,including concerts by the Laurie Kay Trioand summer choral workshops.

The University is sincerely grateful for theongoing support of the Former StaffAssociation and for its commitment tosupporting Kent.

generous individual donations frommembers of the Hong Kong AlumniAssociation.

Dr Kennedy Wong (K81) has promised£500k over the next five years to helpthe University develop its legal studiesfacilities – the single largest philanthropicalumni gift received by the University.

Sir David Akers-Jones (E66) has donated£20k to establish the Sir David Akers-Jones Hong Kong and China Fund. Thiswill provide a bursary of £1k each for twostudents each year to study at a partnerinstitution in Hong Kong or mainlandChina, or to undertake a work placementin the region.

The University is extremely grateful for thesupport of all our alumni in Hong Kong,and especially to the Executive Committeeof the Hong Kong Alumni Association fortheir commitment to Kent.

“As a proudalumnus I willdo what I canto link theUniversity ofKent with mypart of the world.”

Eddy Fong, President,Hong Kong Alumni Association

University of Kent in AmericaThe already flourishing relationship withKent alumni in the United States receiveda boost this year with the development ofa regular e-newsletter for our Americanalumni. This is part of an initiativespearheaded by the University of Kentin America, Inc (UKA), a registered UScharity, to raise the profile of the Universityof Kent within the USA, and to connectwith alumni across the country, making themost of valuable networking opportunitiesthat being a Kent alumnus affords.

The UKA is an enthusiastic, committedgroup and the University is very gratefulfor its energetic support. In particular, wewould like to thank everyone involved forthe newly founded alumni-supportedscholarship fund which will help Americanstudents who wish to study at Kent. Thefirst beneficiary will begin their studies inSeptember 2011. The UKA has agreedan initial target of $1 million which willestablish an endowment to enable thescholarship to be awarded in perpetuity.

“My experience atKent has informedthe rest of mycareer as well asmy personal lifeand my view ofthe world. For

this reason I would like to act asa conduit so that others have theopportunity to experience Kent.”John Hern, President,Board of the University of Kent in America

Hong Kong and ChinaThe Hong Kong and China Portal is a five-year fundraising project aiming to generate£1 million to support new scholarship,student exchange and research initiativesinvolving Hong Kong and China. It issupported by the Hong Kong and ChinaPortal Board, chaired by alumnusDr William Lo (E80). In addition, theUniversity has received two particularly

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Since DICE was founded more than 480students from 82 countries have gainedpostgraduate qualifications. They go on tochange the face of conservation. In 2010Edwin Sabuhoro was invited to PresidentObama’s Young African Leaders’ Forumin recognition of his ecotourism venturein Rwanda, helping poachers becomerescuers of gorillas. Also last year, SheikhAbdulla bin Hamad acknowledged thecontributions of Khawla Al Mohannadi,who founded the Environmental FriendsSociety, the first conservation NGO inBahrain, and has been instrumental inadvising Bahraini environmental policy.

Scholarships give donors the uniqueopportunity to invest in the future ofbiodiversity. Donors can focusscholarships on countries, landscapes orspecies they are concerned about, meetstaff and students to learn more abouttheir work, and even visit DICEconservationists in the field.

If you would like to support the DICEScholarships Appeal, please contactAlison Coles ([email protected] or01277 824929)

“This institute represents amarriage between ecology andconservation: the science that tellsyou how the world works, and thescience that tells you how to keepit working. At long last.”Gerald Durrell

Establishing a namedscholarshipAt the University of Kent we strive toensure that talented students can achievetheir potential, regardless of their social oreconomic background. Scholarships arean essential part of realising this vision.

A donation of any size makes a bigdifference, but (unless, of course, youwish to remain anonymous) we will namescholarships on gifts of £3,000 or more, inacknowledgement of your generosity. Youwill also receive news from the recipient ofyour award and be invited to meet them atvarious events. This is a wonderful way tosee how your donation is helping a giftedstudent to pursue their ambitions.

For more information, please contactAlison Coles ([email protected] or01277 824929)

The DICE Scholarship AppealFrom its beginning over 20 years ago, theDurrell Institute of Conservation andEcology (DICE) has advocated that forlong-term conservation success, we mustlook beyond natural science. Conservationis also about communities, beliefs, the law,politics, economics, communication,management and change. No initiative willthrive without all these components andDICE-taught practitioners hold decision-making roles in some of the world’s mostinnovative and successful conservationinitiatives, forming a network acrossdisciplines, industries and countries.

Calling up supportLast autumn a team of students (right)took to the phones, speaking to over 1,600alumni about their life at Kent, catching upon their news, and raising money for theKent Scholarships Campaign

Students are under greater financialpressure than ever before. But by offeringhardship bursaries and a wide range ofscholarships, including AlumniPostgraduate Research, the DurrellInstitute of Conservation and Ecology(DICE), Brussels, Music, History, andseveral benefactor-named scholarships,we can be a magnet for tomorrow’s talent.

For example a previous recipient of thepostgraduate Alumni Scholarship, SamGodfrey (below) was supported whilehe worked on a new therapy for acutemyeloid leukaemia. “It would have beenimpossible to fit a second job around mywork,” Sam says, “but funding allowed myresearch to progress much faster. I’d liketo thank everyone who helped.”

In the current climate, however, it is notjust students who may feel uncertainabout their finances. So we are delightedthat despite this, our alumni feel they canhelp others enjoy studying at Kent.

More than £57,000 was raised over fourweeks, all of which will go towardsproviding support for the best, brighteststudents at Kent, or those in financialdifficulties through no fault of their own.Alumni support means the world to thosewho benefit from this generosity –especially knowing it is former studentswho have made a difference to their lives.


Social aspects of sight lossLosing your sight can be severelydisabling, and may affect you in manymore ways than the most obvious. It hasan impact on social relations – how canyou fully interact with people if you can’tsee their facial expressions? – as well ason the experience of ageing: how theperson feels about themselves, theirattitude to appearance, clothes, movementand specialised devices they may need.

Now the School of Social Policy, Sociologyand Social Research has received agenerous gift of £15,000 for joint fundingof a scholarship for research into theseaspects of sight loss, and the policy

Ostia ExcavationsThe University of Kent’s excavations atOstia, port of Rome, are almost completed.Three years of archaeological fieldworkhave revealed many new observationsabout this vast ancient city during the lastdecades of the Roman Empire (phasedrawings of a street fountain, below, showrepairs in the Late Roman period). Thiswork has been possible in large partthanks to the generosity of John Beale,who has been a frequent visitor to the dig.

“Our expedition has revealed that Ostia didnot decline in favour of the new imperialharbour city of Portus, as once thought,”explains Dr Luke Lavan, Classical andArchaeological Studies. “Rather, there isextensive evidence of repair to its majorpublic buildings throughout the fourth andearly fifth centuries. The streets were stillfull of marble fountains and new plazas

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were created. Even after the ruin of theRoman city, occupation continued withwooden huts and unmortared stone walls.

“This year, John funded a six-month visit toconsult the archives of the site museum,and supported a digitisation assistant whohas brought our plans and records up topublication standard. Such work brings upas many discoveries as excavation on thesite itself. It also gives us the welcomechance to revise our documentation whenwe visit the site for the final time.

“The final study season, supported byJohn Beale and John Osborn, will includelaser scanning of the excavated buildingsand an intensive study of the ceramicsand small finds. We hope our maindiscoveries – such as a tiny Late Romantemple – will soon reach the internationalaudience they deserve, having kept Kent’sstudents busy for three hot summers.”

In partnership for cricketingexcellenceKent Sport has a great partnership withKent County Cricket Club (KCCC) acrossa number of areas. In particular, offeredin conjunction with J & K Huntley, theClub provides a scholarship with the aimof retaining the best young cricketerswithin the county – players that KCCCmay in some cases have spent manyyears developing.

“KCCC select their best young playerswho wish to study with us,” explainsGraham Holmes, Director of Sport at theUniversity of Kent. “They provide up to£1,500 per year which we then match.

“The student receives first class cricketsupport from KCCC, and first classsupport as a sports scholar from KentSport. It is a win/win situation.

“James Goodman [left], who is startingwith us in September 2011, has alreadyplayed in KCCC’s first eleven – which isa remarkable achievement at such ayoung age. I am quite sure that he willgo on to have a flourishing career incricket after he completes his degree,and I am delighted that we are able tosupport him.”

James Goodman is equally delighted.“When I look at the calibre of all theplayers who have previously received

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Kent County Council is committed tomaking sure its services are the best theycan be. As part of this initiative it hascombined with the School of Social Policy,Sociology and Social Research to sponsora three-year bursary of £16,000 per yearfor research into risk and decision-makingin social work and social care practice.

The social work team in SSPSSR hasbeen working on joint projects with KentCounty Council Adult and Children’sSocial Services Directorates since 2008,to support staff in aspects of risk anddecision-making. The bursary will facilitatemore in-depth research into some of theareas identified through this joint work.

Considering issues such as levels ofsupervision, inter-agency communication,and cultures of risk and of blame, thisbursary demonstrates a commitment bythe University and one of its most highly

the J & K Huntley cricket scholarship,it is an honour to be in the samecompany,” he says. “I’m very gratefulto the University and Kent CountyCricket Club for giving me thisopportunity, which I intend to graspfirmly with both hands.”

“The support I receive fromboth Kent County Cricket Cluband the University of Kent isfantastic and will undoubtedlymake a difference in my career.”James Goodman,scholarship recipient


valued partners to contribute to research-based practice that has a direct impacton service provision. The project will beundertaken by Jade Johns, co-supervisedby Dr Jo Warner of SSPSSR, with CatherineShannon and Michelle Woodward,managers from the Adults and Children’sdepartments of Kent County Council.

Supporting Kent Law SchoolstudentsThanks to the generosity of the Peter andMichael Hiller Charitable Trust, Kent LawSchool has an endowment fund for a first-year student essay competition on theLaw of Obligations.

The Trust has given donations over severalyears, applied by the School at thediscretion of Alan Thomson (now retiredsenior lecturer) in accordance with theTrust’s wishes. They have also been usedto support a Law School student hardshipfund, and to contribute towards the LawClinic and Mooting Chamber Campaign.

The School is very grateful to the Trust forits ongoing support.

implications. The donation is from ThomasPocklington Trust, a charity offering peoplewho are blind or have sight loss help, careand support to lead an independent life.

In the most recent Research AssessmentExercise the School was ranked fourth inthe UK, 95% of its research judged“internationally significant”. Health, socialcare and social policy are particular areasof expertise, and this bursary showscommitment to partnership between ahighly active charity and a top-rankedcentre for social science.

Bursary recipient Martina Leeven says,“Having worked for two years counsellingpeople experiencing sight loss, this givesme a wonderful opportunity to grapplewith the details and produce somethingthat contributes to the larger picture.”

Decision-makingin social servicesWhen council social services are in thenews it can often seem for all the wrongreasons, and decisions made are rightlysubjected to close scrutiny. But it is noteasy to understand the many aspects ofa case that have to be taken into account– often in emotionally charged situations.

“This is an amazing opportunityand a privilege. In return I hopemy research will make a positivecontribution to social care.”Jade Johns, bursary recipient

Dear Friends

The University’s Institutional Plan for2009-2012 confirms Kent as a leadingUK university, making a strong internationalimpact, offering an inspiring experiencethat prepares students for the future,producing innovative, world-leadingresearch, enabling and valuing innovation,enterprise and creativity.

Our progress has placed the Universityin a strong position to face currentuncertainties regarding the economy,reductions in government funding andfuture student recruitment.

Canterbury and Medway campusescontinue to grow with new buildings – bothacademic and residential – and excitingplans for further developments, which youcan read about in this report. Ouracademic schools continue to attractenthusiastic students, and gifted staff whodeliver inspiring teaching and producehigh-quality research.

In great part, these developments arethanks to everyone who supports us. In2010/2011 we received £3.2 million indonations from alumni and supporters.Whether for buildings or for scholarships,these gifts make a real difference to thelives of our students and to the future ofthe University.

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What also matters to us is your affectionfor the University. I meet many of you atevents through the year and, while we maybe faced with difficult decisions, the lively,thought-provoking discussions we haveshow the depth of your regard for, andinterest in, Kent. Your support andencouragement is essential, and I wouldlike to thank you all for your generosity.

Professor Keith Mander,Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Total income £3.4 million

£2,800,000 Capital Donations

£190,000 Investment Income

£5,000 Prize Funds

£84,000 Gains on the Sale of Investments

£252,000 Bursaries, Hardships, Fellowships and Scholarships

£102,000 Other Restricted Funds

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To allow you a closer look atthe generous support you gaveto the University last year,here we present you with someof the facts and figures*.

The total amount donated to the Universityof Kent in 2010/11 was £3.2 million, anincrease of £710,000 on the previous year.Of this total, £2.7 million was donated tothe Colyer-Fergusson Building. Additionalincome of £190,000 has been generatedin investment income, and £84,000 wasreceived from gains on the sale ofinvestments.

This year’s total disbursements were£423,000, an increase of £42,000 on theprior year, with the majority of this due toa number of donations that were receivedby Faculties or Schools to improvefacilities for our students.

We are delighted to announce that, thanksto the generosity of our donors, theUniversity has reached its cap for theGovernment’s Matched Funding scheme,which ran from 2008 to 2011. Under thisscheme the University will receive anadditional £1.35 million of funding, whichhas been allocated to the Colyer-Fergusson Building.

In addition to this, the University has beenrunning an internal matched fundingscheme to ensure that other fundraisingprojects are also supported in this way.To date this scheme has matched£762,000 of donations, leading to theseprojects receiving an additional £254,000of funding.

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future, helping to secure success forKent and for its students.

Through our Leadership GivingCircles we would like to honour andacknowledge those who makeexceptional donations. But we aregrateful to everyone who gives theirtime and expertise, and who makefinancial commitments to Kent.I am very pleased to have thisopportunity to thank you all for yourgifts, and for making a difference.

Professor Sir Robert Worcester,Chancellor

Reflecting our position as the UK’sEuropean university that also makesa strong international impact, theUniversity of Kent has over 110,000alumni in more than 120 countries, andmany other supporters around theworld. Whether in formal associationsor through professional contacts, youhelp boost the profile of the Universityand we are proud and pleased toreceive your continued support.

The generosity of these groups makesa valuable contribution to theachievements of the University. Yourdonations really are investment in the

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The University of Kentwishes to express its sincerethanks to the followingindividuals, companies, Trustsand Foundations who havemade a gift to the Universityof Kent (between 1 August2010 and 31 July 2011).

Lifetime giving

The following have made agenerous lifetime gift of over£1 million to the University

Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Sir James Colyer-Fergusson

The Football FoundationPfizer LtdRochester Bridgewarden’s TrustGeneral Ibnu Sotowu

We are grateful to the followingcompanies, foundations, alumni,staff and friends who have madegifts in excess of £10,000

Sir David Akers-Jones

Mr John R Beale

Professor Heather Brown

Mrs Elaine Colville

Mr David Humphreys

Dr Kennedy Ying-Ho Wong

Mrs Vivian Wong

Professor Sir Robert M Worcester

Associated Newspapers Ltd

The Garfield Weston Foundation

Alumni and friends whohave made an annual gift of£1,000 – £9,999

Mr Peter M Boland

Mr John C Covell

Mr Michael J Davey

Mr David and Mrs Maureen de Saxe

Mr Paul F Dyer

Mr Stephen Eno

Mr Alan and Mrs Diana Forrest

Mr Christopher A and Mrs Doreen Keljik

Dr William Wing Lo

Professor Keith and Mrs Janet Mander

Sir David Melville

Mr Simon Meredith

Mr and Mrs Richard Oldfield

Mr A H A Osborn

Mr Martin Spinelli

The Astor Foundation

Ede & Ravenscroft

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

Matthew Hodder Charitable Trust

Sir Charles Jessel Charitable Trust

Thomas Pocklington Trust

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Mr Gavin N WoodhooMr Stephen J WoodleyMr Nigel WooldridgeMr Stephen I WoolheadMr Barry Forsyth WrightMr Giles E WrightMrs Tara M WrightMr Anthony YatesMr Robert P YeomansMrs Stephanie K YouleMr Andrew A YoungDr Ping Zheng, Universityof Essex

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Legators (individualswho have made alegacy pledge)Ms Pauline AireyDr Rosemary D BradleyProfessor Heather BrownProfessor Christopher CollardMr Michael E ForderMrs Hazel A HumphreysMs Linda JaneDr Gordon andMrs Linda LethbridgeProfessor Ian R SwinglandDr Michael A Williams

The University of Kent expressessincere thanks to legators whohave pledged to remember theUniversity in their Wills and whowish to remain anonymous.

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Despite it not being the bestof summers, the sun shoneon 127 guests at this year’sBenefactors’ Garden Party.Professor Dame Julia MGoodfellow hosted the eventwhere she, the ChancellorProfessor Sir RobertWorcester and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Keith Manderwere able to thank everyonewho has supported theUniversity over the year.

Scholars who have receivedthe generous support of ourdonors also attended. Theseincluded Emmanuel Osuteye(above right), who madean impassioned speech ofgratitude, saying how muchhe appreciated Kent, and theaccess to expert academics:“I feel very priviledged that,thanks to the generosityof Kent alumni, I have beenawarded the prestigiousAlumni PostgraduateResearch Scholarship. Iintend to return to Ghanaand carve a niche as one ofGhana’s foremost world-classenvironmentalists, and aproud alumnus of theUniversity of Kent.”

Benefactors’ Garden Party


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