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The Somerville Campaign

Celebrating the Past, Investing in the Future

 

Our reputation for excellence owes much to the great generosity of our alumni and friends. With their record of attainment and their support, we are proud to tell prospective students: ‘if you want to change the world, come to Somerville.'

Dr Alice Prochaska
Principal, Somerville College

 

Somerville's first major fundraising campaign celebrates the College's traditions of academic excellence, accessibility for students, and the creation of world class facilities. We are committed to ensuring that the academic excellence for which we are known can continue to benefit present and future generations of scholars.

Launched in June 2009 as Somerville celebrated its 130th anniversary, the Campaign aims to raise £25 million to support the three areas crucial to the College's future well-being:

Investing in student support

By increasing support for undergraduate and postgraduate students, we can ensure that the brightest minds are not discouraged from studying at Oxford because of lack of funds.

Endowing Fellowships

We must create a secure future for our academic posts in order to safeguard the tutorial system that is at the heart of everything Somerville does, championing progressive thinking and enabling students to reach their highest potential.

Improving our buildings and facilities

High quality buildings strengthen our vibrant academic community, enabling students to work and live together, exchange ideas and support one another.

Building on our achievements

A remarkable £19.8 million has been raised so far in cash and pledges for the Campaign (as at May 2013). This is a wonderful achievement and we are grateful to all those who have contributed - your gifts have made a tangible impact on all areas of college life.

We now embark on the final phase of the Campaign, seeking to secure our fellowships and increasing our funds for student support. Strength in numbers will continue to be essential if we are to secure the excellence of an institution that has enabled so many generations of students to go out and change the world.

Make a gift online, or to discuss your gift and find out more information about how you can help, please contact The Development Office.