Supporters like you have helped to change lives this year
2022 has been a tough year for students, with the cost-of-living, concerns about mental health and a shift back to campus life post-Covid. But thanks to generous donations from supporters and those who have left gifts in their wills, talented students in need of financial assistance have been able to unlock their potential and start their university journey - a life-changing journey that would have been impossible without help.
Alongside this, student-led Cascade projects supported by donors have helped fellow students cope with the cost-of-living crisis or aid communities around the world.
None of this would have been possible without support and we want to say a huge thank you to all our supporters in 2022. You can discover how donations have made a difference below.
Helping students realise their potential and start their university life
Thanks to support for the Nottingham Potential scholarship programme, 148 talented students from all backgrounds were able to say ‘yes’ to their university place this year. Scholarships mean bright and determined students can achieve more than they ever thought possible.
A scholarship is often so much more than just financial help. For many of our students who receive a scholarship it's a vote of confidence, peace of mind and an opportunity to make more out of their university experience.
To hear first-hand the difference a scholarship can make to talented students, watch this video featuring second year MEng Hons Chemical Engineering, Mathew Wheatley, speaking at our Supporter Reception.
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Helping students make a difference in their community and around the globe
Thanks to supporters, the Cascade programme continues to fund innovative and beneficial projects, with students from a range of backgrounds determined to make a positive impact. Through generous donations, Cascade helps students develop their skills, social awareness and employability, while making a significant impact on communities at home and around the world.
Some highlights making a difference this year include:
- Empowerment Through Clean Water is working to deliver drinking water to the community of Kajiado in Kenya
- First Aid in Schools is providing potentially life-saving lessons to primary school pupils
- Project Period is making sure no students must cope with the stigma of period poverty
Supporting our sports stars on the world stage
Support from donors continues to help our athletes achieve incredible sporting success. Students and alumni have excelled on the world stage over the last 12 months, winning Commonwealth and European Universities’ titles as well as representing their countries in 16 different sports.
Nottingham’s return to live action events was triumphant as we became the leading UK university for team sport in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition. The BUCS League is the pinnacle of university sport, which shows the amazing achievements our supporters have helped to produce.
Did you know that every one of our valuable supporters are acknowleged on the university's Roll of Honour?
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We’re extremely grateful for everything our supporters have already done to help change lives in 2022. If you are interested in hearing more about the different ways to offer support, including volunteering, gifts in wills and fundraising for medical research, then click on the button below.