Giving Report 2026
Professor Mark Spearing, Vice-President Research and Enterprise
Welcome It is a pleasure to introduce this year’s Giving Report and to reflect on what we are achieving together. As a valued member of the Southampton Together Circle, your generosity sits at the heart of so much that we do. Thank you for your continued belief in Southampton and in the power of philanthropy to create meaningful, lasting change.
Your support enables us not only to pursue ambitious ideas, but to turn them into real-world impact. Nowhere is this more evident than in our growing ambition in medical research. This year marks the launch of our campaign for the Institute for Medical Innovation, which you can read more about on page 3. This bold £100 million vision will bring together clinicians, scientists, engineers and data specialists to accelerate breakthroughs in areas such as cancer, dementia and infectious disease. It is our most ambitious philanthropic endeavour to date, and it will only be realised through partnership with you, our donor community. This year marks a moment of transition for our university as we bid farewell to Professor Mark E. Smith. We extend our sincere thanks to Mark as he concludes his tenure as our Vice-Chancellor and President, recognising his leadership and commitment to Southampton’s growth and impact.
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We look forward to welcoming our new President and ViceChancellor, Professor Charlie Jeffery CBE, on 1st October 2026. I hope that you will have the opportunity to meet him at one of our events to celebrate the University’s 75th anniversary in 2027. At Southampton, community and collaboration define who we are. You are an essential part of that story, and I hope you enjoy reading about the difference you have made. Together, we are enabling discovery, inspiring our students, and improving lives. Thank you for being part of our Southampton Together community. With warmest thanks and best wishes
Professor Mark Spearing Vice-President Research and Enterprise
Contents
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Advancing vision science to protect and restore sight
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Institute for Medical Innovation: Shaping the future of healthcare
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A new chapter, a clearer career path
A new light on dementia diagnosis
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After dark: Nights out in Hampshire
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THE INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL INNOVATION: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE A major new centre for medical discovery is beginning to take shape in Southampton, one that will bring together clinicians, scientists, engineers and data specialists to tackle some of the world’s most devastating diseases. The Institute for Medical Innovation (IMI), a £100 million development based at Southampton General Hospital, represents a bold step forward in how research is delivered. Designed to accelerate breakthroughs in areas such as cancer, dementia and infection, it will create a unique environment where ideas, expertise and clinical insight come together with a shared purpose: improving outcomes for patients. What sets the IMI apart is its interdisciplinary approach. By bringing together expertise from across medicine, engineering, computer science and data science, and embedding it within a working hospital, the Institute will enable closer collaboration between researchers and clinicians, helping to translate discovery into real-world impact more quickly.
Architect impression of the IMI exterior
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This ambition is made possible through the support of our donor community. The IMI campaign, the University’s most ambitious to date, has already inspired significant philanthropic investment. We are deeply grateful to those who have chosen to support this work at such an important stage. The Institute builds on a strong foundation of philanthropic impact at Southampton. The Centre for Cancer Immunology (CCI) opened in 2018 thanks entirely to the generosity of you, our donors. The CCI has demonstrated the power of philanthropy by enabling pioneering work which advances new, kinder and more effective approaches to treatment. The IMI will extend this model, creating a larger, more integrated space where collaboration can flourish across a wider range of conditions. As plans for the Institute continue to develop, philanthropy is already reflecting a shared commitment to improving lives through knowledge, innovation and partnership. Thanks to the generosity of our Southampton Together community, the IMI is not just a vision for the future; it is a reality in the making.
Architect impression of an IMI laboratory
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The IMI will bring together people and ideas in new ways, creating an environment where discovery can happen faster and with greater impact. By connecting disciplines and placing patients at the heart of our work, we have an opportunity to transform how we understand and treat disease.
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Professor Paul Elkington Director of the Institute for Medical Innovation
A space that brings people together: The Atrium At the heart of the IMI, the Atrium will be a welcoming, shared space designed to encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas. This central feature was made possible through the generous support of a legacy donor from the Channel Islands. The Atrium is a powerful example of how philanthropy can create spaces that connect people and inspire discovery.
Advancing insight through data: The Digital Collaboration Hub The Digital Collaboration Hub will enable researchers to analyse complex medical data, unlocking new insights and accelerating breakthroughs. This space has been supported by a generous gift from James and Mindy Vernon, whose commitment reflects the increasingly vital role of data and technology in improving human health.
Designed for collaboration: Third Floor Collaboration Hub A gift of property from Ian and Mags Dunn – the first of its kind for the University – is helping to create the Third Floor Collaboration Hub. This innovative space will bring together researchers from across disciplines, supporting the exchange of ideas that lies at the heart of the IMI’s mission.
Architect impression of IMI Atrium
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Architect impression of a collaborative workspace in the IMI
To learn more about the different ways you can support the IMI, please visit fund.southampton.ac.uk/innovation or email supportus@soton.ac.uk
A GAME-CHANGING INVESTMENT IN MEDICAL INNOVATION Ian and Mags Dunn are committed supporters and advocates of the University of Southampton. Ian’s connection with Southampton first began in 1980, when he started his BSc in Environmental Science. Enjoying a varied career across a range of sectors, Ian was the University’s Chief Operating Officer from 2016 to 2020. Today, Ian and Mags have deepened their support of the University by gifting a property, marking the first donation of its kind in support of the Institute for Medical Innovation. Ian and Mags share why they were inspired to make this exciting gift. 5
What motivated you to support the University, and what does the Institute for Medical Innovation represent to you personally? My time at Southampton laid the foundation for my future career. I have worked on every continent and in senior roles across multiple sectors. It is this breadth of experience and my cross-disciplinary approach that I learned while at Southampton that has led us to support the Institute for Medical Innovation. The IMI has the potential to ensure that Southampton continues to attract the very best staff and students, is superbly funded and delivers outstanding results. Like many others, we have family who have truly suffered the consequences of dementia, including early loss of life. At the IMI, some of the greatest minds in dementia research will be working together, helping to find solutions to a condition that is close to our hearts.
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The IMI has innovation in its title for a reason, so don’t be bound by tradition or classical views of giving. Property, stocks and shares, bonds or gilts could all help the University to innovate in the realm of philanthropy. Ian and Mags Dunn IMI Supporters
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What led you to decide on a property gift as the right way to support the University? What advice would you give to someone who might be considering donating an asset? One of the reasons we gave property to the University was to open this avenue of giving and hopefully inspire others to do the same! We see this type of donation as game-changing, with the potential to drive long-term investment at scale. Our generation is possibly one of the most asset-rich ever, with wealth often in the form of fixed, rather than liquid, assets. We hope that our gift will show that the University can receive donations in a variety of ways. This means that beyond the value of the gift itself, it may have a knock-on effect of inspiring others to do the same. If you’re considering donating an asset, speak with the Development team. They’re great and they will listen to you. The IMI has innovation in its title for a reason, so don’t be bound by tradition or classical views of giving. Property, stocks and shares, bonds or gilts could all help the University to innovate in the realm of philanthropy. In your view, why is investment in medical innovation so important right now? The times ahead of us are likely to be as impactful to human society as the Industrial Revolution was. We are seeing extraordinarily rapid developments across the likes of biology, medicine, nanotechnology, AI, quantum, neuroscience, materials, robotics, and many other areas. These advances are coming – and will continue to come – at a pace we can hardly grasp. Now is the time to invest and ensure that the tools are in place to support medical innovation in this new era.
Mags and Ian Dunn
With such intra-disciplinary changes will come great opportunities for inter-disciplinary solutions. We can see that this offers the potential for huge positive impact, at cellular, individual and population level for physical and mental health. What would success for the Institute for Medical Innovation look like to you in the years ahead? At perhaps the simplest level, success would look like positive medical outcomes for people: a longer healthy lifespan. Beyond this, the IMI will also be successful by creating a thriving community of staff, students and stakeholders; expanding local, regional and national economic growth; creating jobs; being externally recognised as a centre of excellence; and producing peer-reviewed outputs that have international impact. The IMI has the potential, through delivering success at multiple levels, to be a game-changing investment for the University and far more widely. It is this potential to deliver far-reaching success that is so appealing to us. What would you like people to know about the role of philanthropy at the University? Philanthropy is one way of supporting economic and social equity and justice. It accelerates the positive change that universities can enable across a broad social agenda. Philanthropy can help kick-start wider funding initiatives, provide a match for alternative funding sources and give a boost of encouragement that the vision is being embraced. For us, philanthropy is also a way of saying ‘thank you’. The rewarding life we have led is in large part down to the University of Southampton; to the friends we made and the education, in the widest sense, we received. It’s great to give something that hopefully helps others have a similar opportunity. 6
A new light on dementia diagnosis Professor Sumeet Mahajan
For more than 980,000 people in the UK, dementia remains a life changing diagnosis that often comes too late. Long waits, uncertainty and limited treatment options can be as distressing as the condition itself. At the University of Southampton, with the support of our donor community, researchers are working to change that reality. Their work is bringing hope through innovation, accelerating the journey from discovery to treatment. Professor Sumeet Mahajan, whose expertise is molecular biophotonics (the study of biological molecules using light), is helping to redefine how dementia could be diagnosed in the future. By harnessing laser-based technology more commonly associated with physics and chemistry laboratories, his team is developing a faster, more accurate and accessible way to detect dementia, potentially years before symptoms become apparent.
The test could allow clinicians to analyse a single drop of bodily fluid and receive results in seconds. Early studies suggest the test can identify dementia with an accuracy of up to 93%, and distinguish between different types of the disease. 7
The approach uses an advanced technique known as multi excitation Raman spectroscopy. In practical terms, this means a clinician could analyse a single drop of bodily fluid and receive results in seconds. Early studies suggest the test can identify dementia with an accuracy of up to 93 per cent, and distinguish between different types of the disease. This is a vital step in ensuring patients receive the most effective treatment at the earliest possible stage. This pioneering research brings together engineers, physicists, chemists, clinicians and data scientists from across the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton. It is a powerful example of interdisciplinary collaboration unlocking innovative breakthroughs.
Building a legacy for tomorrow’s breakthroughs Stuart and Angela Harding have been connected with the University of Southampton for many years, particularly through Stuart’s experience as an alumnus. As dementia began to affect members of their family, they found themselves taking a closer interest in the University’s research and the people working to change how the condition is understood. They had already made the decision to leave a gift in their wills to support dementia research before attending University events, but these opportunities to speak with researchers and students helped bring the work to life. Hearing about the challenges of early diagnosis, and the progress being made in developing new techniques, gave them a clearer sense of how their support could help. For Stuart and Angela, choosing to leave a gift in their wills felt like a practical and thoughtful way to contribute to research that takes time and sustained effort. They want to help ensure that important work continues, and that future researchers have the resources they need to build on today’s advances. They hope their story might encourage others to explore how a gift in their will could support the areas of research that matter most to them. Stuart and Angela Harding
Professor Mahajan’s work is already moving beyond the laboratory. More than 150 patients have been assessed so far. Plans are under way for further validation, clinical trials and the development of portable diagnostic devices suitable for use in everyday clinical settings. There is also a clear plan to take the research into the real world through a new spin-out company, ensuring discoveries reach those who need them most. Professor Mahajan reflects: “By the time symptoms appear, the disease has often progressed significantly. Our goal is to detect the earliest biochemical changes and give people the best possible chance of timely care and improved quality of life.” This progress has been made possible by sustained investment in interdisciplinary research by generous supporters. Together, we are helping to shine a new light on dementia, offering real hope and better care for patients and families.
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By the time symptoms appear, the disease has often progressed significantly. Our goal is to detect the earliest biochemical changes and give people the best possible chance of timely care and improved quality of life. Professor Mahajan
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Fundraiser Derek abseiling the Spinnaker Tower
Fuelling the future of cancer research Many breakthroughs in medicine begin with bold ideas at an early, exploratory stage. Small, targeted investments at this point can give researchers the freedom to test new concepts, develop innovative methods and bring clinicians and scientists together across disciplines. In cancer immunology, this early support is particularly powerful, enabling researchers to explore how the immune system can be trained to recognise and attack disease. Through a generous multi-year commitment, the de Laszlo Foundation has funded a portfolio of pump-priming projects in this field, helping promising ideas progress towards larger scale funding that can ultimately improve diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
Strengthening transplants for blood cancer patients Blood cancer patient
Architectural impression showing co-location of the Centre for Cancer Immunology and the IMI
Lam Khuat – Senior Research Fellow (Gould Fellowship)
Stem cell transplants can be life‑saving for people with blood cancers such as leukaemia and lymphoma. Their success depends on donor immune cells destroying cancer cells, but this process can sometimes harm healthy tissue, causing serious and even life‑threatening complications. Dr Lam Khuat’s research explores how bacteria in the gut influence immune recovery after transplantation, particularly in people affected by obesity. By identifying beneficial gut bacteria that support donor immune cells, this work aims to improve transplant success while reducing harmful side effects. In the future, this could lead to safer, more effective treatments and better outcomes for patients.
Unlocking the potential of rare immune cells
Shuangye Yan – Research Fellow, Translational Immunology Immunotherapy helps the body’s immune system fight cancer, but not all patients respond in the same way. In a recent clinical trial for B-cell lymphoma, Dr Shuangye Yan and colleagues observed that patients who responded well to treatment had higher levels of a rare type of immune cell called γδ T cells within their tumours. Although these cells are scarce, they may play a powerful role in destroying cancer. This project explores how immune-stimulating antibodies can enhance the cancer-killing ability of these cells, laying the groundwork for more effective immunotherapies and improved outcomes for patients. 9
Fearless fundraising feats Fearless Cara during her abseil down the Spinnaker Tower
Understanding what drives lymphoma progression Victoria Smith – Early Career Researcher (Post‑Doctorate)
Follicular lymphoma is a common blood cancer that often responds to treatment, but is rarely cured, and can become more aggressive over time. Dr Victoria Smith’s research focuses on how lymphoma cells gain energy to survive and grow. She is investigating how specific interactions between tumour cells and their surroundings alter their internal metabolism. By understanding the changes that allow these cancer cells to thrive, and how they may drive disease progression, this research could reveal new targets for future treatments. Ultimately, this work aims to support the development of therapies that improve survival and quality of life for patients with lymphoma. Through their vision and commitment, the de Laszlo Foundation empowers researchers to take thoughtful risks that can lead to breakthroughs in cancer care for years to come.
Our supporters are so passionate about beating cancer through research that they’ll go to dizzying heights to raise money! Ian marked his 80th birthday with a gravity-defying wing walk, while Derek celebrated the same milestone by abseiling down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower along with his daughter, Cara. The fearless fundraisers were inspired to take on these daring deeds in memory of loved ones they have lost to cancer, and in support of those currently facing the disease. Together, they raised more than £7,700, supercharging work that will create kinder, more effective treatments for people with cancer.
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Dr Jörn Lakowski, Senior Research Fellow
Advancing vision science to protect and restore sight For people living with inherited retinal diseases, loss of vision is often progressive, irreversible and life-changing. These conditions are a leading cause of blindness in the UK, affecting around 1 in 3,000 people. There is currently no way to stop or reverse progression. At the University of Southampton, researchers are developing new approaches to understand retinal disease and investigate possibilities for the development of future therapies. Dr Jörn Lakowski joined the University in 2018 as a tenure-track Senior Research Fellow, funded initially by the University’s Gift of Sight appeal. Now an Associate Professor of Vision Sciences, Jörn led the integration of advanced human stem cell technology and genome engineering into Southampton’s vision research, strengthening its national and international standing. Jörn’s research focuses on inherited retinal dystrophies, a diverse group of conditions that ultimately lead to the loss of rod and cone photoreceptors. Cones are particularly vital for sharp colour vision and degeneration of these cells results in irreversible blindness. With no existing treatments able to halt or reverse this process, there is an urgent need for new therapeutic strategies. Human pluripotent stem cells, capable of developing into highly complex retinal tissue, have become a mainstay experimental system in ophthalmic research and are used to grow retinal organoids, often described as “miniretinas”. These tissues closely resemble the human retina, providing an unprecedented way to study disease mechanisms, test potential drug responses and explore future cellbased therapies.
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While far more representative and appropriate than animal models, using this type of tissue is very labourintensive and requires constant care and attention, along with specialist equipment. Philanthropic funding has been transformational in making this research possible. In 2022, Jeff Smith made a generous donation to establish a dedicated human stem cell laboratory and to support its maintenance costs over three years. Further gifts from Jeff funded a part-time stem cell technician and vital specialist equipment. An additional generous donation from Jennifer Nutburn provided a new incubator and all this generous support ensured that the laboratory remains fully operational. Investment in people has been equally important with a Gift of Sight legacy funding a PhD student who recently completed her three-year programme. Jörn’s expanding team now includes postdoctoral researchers, supported through competitive grant funding. The team is using sophisticated bioinformatics and genome editing techniques to identify what they believe are several key regulators of cell migration in the developing retina. Thanks to the collective generosity of our donors, Southampton’s vision scientists are building knowledge that brings hope of a future where blindness caused by inherited retinal disease may one day be preventable or treatable.
After dark: Nights out in Georgian Hampshire A new exhibition, Dressing Up: Fashion & Nightlife in the Eighteenth Century, will go on display this autumn at Chawton House. It will showcase research from the University of Southampton to offer fresh insight into the cultural and social world of Georgian Hampshire and its enduring legacy. The eighteenth century was a transformative period in shaping modern social life, as new forms of leisure, consumption and public gathering emerged that continue to influence how we spend time together. This exhibition will explore how people met and experienced leisure after dark. Visitors will follow the journey from preparations at the dressing table through to meeting at venues – such as assembly rooms and theatres – which allowed the Georgians to meet late into the night. Alongside the pleasurable side of going out, the exhibition will also explore some of the dangers of being out after dark and what civic authorities did to try to counter them. At Southampton, humanities research plays a vital role in helping us understand how people lived, connected and expressed themselves in the past, and why those experiences still matter today. Visitors will be invited to draw comparisons between enjoying an evening out in the eighteenth century and now.
They will explore nightlife in Hampshire in the 1700s, whether going out in Southampton, Portsmouth or Winchester, or visiting a house like Chawton. Dressing Up will feature items ranging from clothing and accessories to fashion plates and adverts, and newspapers to novels and satirical prints. Each object plays a role in telling the story. Alongside small, mundane items, such as clay curlers that were vital in ensuring wigs were set in the latest style, visitors will encounter striking pieces including a beautifully embroidered 1730s men’s waistcoat. The exhibition will feature adverts for the latest masquerade costumes brought to Southampton from London by entrepreneurial shopkeepers keen to find a new audience for their wares. This exhibition has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Joanna and Graham Barker. Their kindness will enable visitors to explore the past in new ways and to make meaningful connections with their own lives and experiences.
Detail from a man’s 1730s embroidered waistcoat, private collection, photos by Mike Halliwell
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Professor Maria Hayward Professor of Early Modern History Dr Julie Gammon Associate Professor of History
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Artificial intelligence research
Investing in the next generation Behind every major research advance sits a community of early career researchers testing new ideas, challenging assumptions and building the evidence that will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs. PhD students are central to this process. Thanks to donor funded PhD scholarships, Southampton attracts outstanding talent, supports ambitious projects and accelerates progress in areas of global importance. 13
Driving sustainable AI innovation Artificial intelligence is transforming how we understand and respond to complex global challenges, from climate modelling to resource efficiency. With the support of G-Research, the University is strengthening its position as a leader in this rapidly evolving field. A generous gift from G-Research is funding three PhD scholarships in AI Sustainability over a three-year period. The first G-Research PhD scholar began their studies this academic year, with further scholarships to be awarded in 2026–27 and 2027–28. These students will explore how advanced techniques in machine learning, data analysis and statistics can be applied to sustainability-focused problems, generating new knowledge with real-world relevance.
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As a leading quantitative research and technology firm, G-Research is committed to supporting the next generation of STEM talent. Through its NextGen programme, the organisation partners with universities across the UK to champion early stage research and innovation. At Southampton, scholarship recipients benefit not only from vital financial support, but also from mentorship and insight into career pathways beyond academia. By investing in doctoral researchers at the University of Southampton, G-Research is helping to empower bold ideas and nurture the people who will drive responsible and impactful AI development in the years ahead.
A lasting legacy for MS research PhD scholarships can also play a powerful role in sustaining focus on conditions that demand long-term, determined research. As the Geoff Smith Foundation wraps up after 30 years of extraordinary fundraising and community support, its final act of generosity will fund a PhD Scholarship in multiple sclerosis (MS) research, supporting the pioneering work of Professor Ian Galea and his team.
Funding PhDs at Southampton is an investment in the people who will build tomorrow’s solutions. These students bring cutting-edge AI to the problems that matter most: energy, transport and the natural environment. We are proud to help train a generation equipped to turn urgent sustainability challenges into practical, lasting impact.
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Charles Martínez Academic Relations Manager, G-Research
Geoff and Chris Smith
The doctoral student will join a world-leading research environment where clinicians and scientists work side by side to better understand MS and explore new approaches to treatment. The PhD project will focus on growing evidence that damage to the brain’s natural protective barrier may allow harmful substances from the blood to enter it and contribute to nerve damage. By bringing together laboratory research and patientfocused insight, the work will help clarify how MS progresses and support future efforts to identify treatments that could slow or prevent disability. Doctoral researchers are vital to this work, bringing fresh perspectives, testing emerging ideas and helping to move discoveries closer to real-world benefit for people living with MS. As the Foundation’s chapter draws to a close, after years of hard work by Geoff and Chris Smith, the Geoff Smith Foundation Scholarship ensures that its ethos of care, community and determination lives on. The Foundation’s support will equip the next generation of researchers to improve understanding, treatment and hope for people affected by MS. 14
A new chapter, a clearer career path: How Ignite is changing student futures
For almost a decade, you’ve been empowering students to make the most of their time at Southampton by supporting the Ignite Programme. Entirely funded by donations, the Ignite Programme offers a holistic model of financial and pastoral support to students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in higher education. At a time when the Office for Students reports that nearly half of universities are considering scaling back widening participation programmes (including cutting scholarships and bursaries) the importance of philanthropic support has never been clearer. Our University remains firmly committed to widening participation, but donor funding is a powerful multiplier: it allows us to go further and faster than institutional investment alone, reaching more students and transforming more lives in the process. The Ignite Programme builds a sense of belonging and community for students, while setting them up for success after graduation through a range of career-focused initiatives. In 2026, a record 51 students undertook a guaranteed paid internship through Ignite, developing their professional skills. Alongside awards and scholarships, plus mentoring opportunities to strengthen confidence and leadership qualities, Ignite provides students with activities to help them get the best out of their Southampton experience.
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Thank you for not only investing in our education, but our potential. You are funding confidence for the nervous, opportunity for the ambitious and community for those starting fresh.
Students on Highfield Campus
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Josie Marketing student
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Meet Josie Josie is a 23-year-old marketing student from Oxford who decided to return to education in 2024 after a five-year break. Eager to elevate her career aspirations, Josie attended an open day at Southampton and fell in love with the University. She began her degree in 2025 and immediately got involved with Ignite activities to support her ambitions. “One of my primary goals is to build a strong foundation for my future profession. So far, I have attended workshops, networking events and have recently completed my Ignite internship, which gave me an opportunity to gain real-world experience and start building my CV,” Josie shares. The financial support offered through Ignite has also helped Josie enjoy her time at Southampton, relieving her anxieties and empowering her to focus on her studies. “It has allowed me to experience university without the stress of a part-time job”, she reflects. “I suffer from a chronic illness, making retail work difficult to handle on top of my degree, so having this support has made an incredible difference.” Thanks to donors generously supporting Ignite, Josie’s transition back to education was made easier, and she is enjoying working towards a dream role in either film or fashion marketing once she graduates. “Before attending university, it felt like a distant dream. Now, thanks to both Ignite and my academic programme, it feels much more tangible.” Josie emphasises the impact Ignite donors have: “Thank you for not only investing in our education, but our potential. You are funding confidence for the nervous, opportunity for the ambitious and community for those starting fresh.” “Ignite doesn’t just help you academically, it gives you the tools, the community and confidence to truly make the most out of university.”
Attendance at Academic Skills workshops up
400% on last year
1500% increase in pastoral drop-in session attendance
Student attending an Ignite workshop
Thanks to the generous support of Ignite’s largest donor, Qube Research & Technologies (QRT), last year the University presented its first ever event dedicated solely to the Ignite Programme. The evening gave guests the opportunity to meet alumni and current students on the Programme. Kindly hosted by QRT, the inspiring evening showcased both how social mobility can shape the future of business and Ignite’s role in achieving that. QRT’s generosity demonstrates a shared belief in giving students the chance to develop skills that will unlock their potential as they enter the workplace. 16
The power of philanthropy at Southampton
How you made a difference (1 May 2025 – 30 April 2026)
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