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Signature Date SURREY ALUMNI SURREY.AC.UK/ ALUMNI More giving options overleaf 2 | Contents Alumni &University Development of Surrey Office Supporting Surrey | 43 Contents Welcome and thank you from the Vice-Chancellor 3 Welcome 4 Enhancing the student experience Professor G Q Max Lu This year, the University is celebrating its 50th anniversary since President and Vice-Chancellor it moved to Guildford from Battersea following the award of its Royal Charter. 8 Fostering enterprise 12 Making a difference On this anniversary, we celebrate the many wonderful achievements in education and research, and reflect on our rich history and legacy of 18 Remembering our roots working with communities to build a world-class university in Guildford. We have achieved amazing things in the last 50 years through the 20 Investing in our future efforts of our staff, students, alumni and supporters, and working together with our local and global communities. I believe this is what 24 Volunteering support makes the University of Surrey great, and I feel privileged to lead such a fine institution. 28 Financial report To all of our alumni, donors and supporters: you are an integral part of the 28 A message from the Director of Development Surrey family and I would like to give my heartfelt thanks for the valuable contribution that you make to the University. 31 Our donors As a result of your support, Surrey has made great strides in education, research and innovation and now sits firmly as one of the top higher 41 Our volunteers education institutions in the UK. I am keen to consolidate on this strong position and, looking to the future, I envisage that the University of Surrey will be a world-class research university in Guildford. I recognise that such a global ambition calls for strong local action, and that this will not be without its challenges. In this regard, the continuing engagement with our alumni, donors and volunteers will be ever more crucial. I truly believe that through the joint effort of the whole University community we will reach our goals, and grow as a world-renowned institution. To mark our 50th year and also celebrate the 40th year in office of our Chancellor, HRH The Duke of Kent, we are excited to launch the Chancellor’s 50th Anniversary Appeal to provide support for our students and new research fellowships. We look forward to sharing more information with you about this new initiative in due course, and hearing Contact us how you might wish to be involved. Once again, thank you for your ongoing support. I am confident If you have any questions about supporting the that we have a great future for another 50 years, and I look forward to University of Surrey, please contact: working with you to make Surrey a premier global university that Alumni & Development Office will be renowned for producing world-changing graduates and University of Surrey research outcomes. Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK Professor G Q Max Lu T: +44 (0) 1483 683143 President and Vice-Chancellor 4 | Enhancing the student experience University of Surrey Supporting Surrey | 5 Your support creates lasting memories The Annual Fund benefits students across campus, from providing sports and society equipment to supporting them through the Hardship Fund. Becky Ibbotson VP Activity University of Surrey Students’ Union The Student Services team Hardship Fund transforms lives Every year a number of students face having to The Student Money and Housing Support Advisers give up on their dream to study at University receive requests throughout the year and see all types due to unforeseen financial problems. of people who are having difficulty making ends meet. Many of our international students, for example, are funded by their parents but if a parent becomes £30,000+ £70,000 £184,000 Fortunately, our Student Services team is there to unwell or their circumstances change, money becomes support them through the Student Hardship Fund, has bought new equipment has supported has funded 18 projects very tight. which this year received £70,000 from for Team Surrey sports clubs students in need in the last year generous donors. The team also supports undergraduates during their placement year. Students can find it very difficult if We are determined that gifted students should be they can no longer carry on with part-time jobs during able to come to Surrey, no matter what their personal their placement and are living in an expensive area These funds directly impact on the student experience It’s donations like these that enable students at Surrey or financial circumstances, and the Fund provides a with high accommodation costs. and ensure our students have as many opportunities to experience some of the best years of their lives. lifeline to those who face severe financial difficulties as they possibly can - to grow, develop, and create Having graduated in July, I can say with confidence through no fault of their own. Applications are processed in 21 days but an memories that last a lifetime. that my time at Surrey has been the best decision emergency loan can be paid within 48 hours. I ever made, and these funds help ensure current Students usually start University in a good financial Typically, the money funds rents but the Student More than £184,000 has funded 18 projects in the last students have the same experience. position, but an unexpected circumstance such as Services team will also look at other avenues, such as year. Over £30,000 has bought new equipment for parental redundancy, divorce or bereavement can charities, to ensure students can gain some financial Team Surrey sports clubs, helping us complete our Wonderful things do happen here, and it’s thanks leave students struggling financially. stability in the longer term. target of top 30 in the British University and College to your donations that they do so. On behalf of the Sport (BUCS) League table by 2017, a year early. Even Students’ Union, thank you for your continuing with this success we continue to aspire to reach even generosity and support, it truly does make a difference. Our donors provide opportunities to ensure all students have extra support available higher within the league. to them when they most need it. By giving to the Hardship Fund, Surrey’s alumni and The Annual Fund has also funded further student friends are transforming lives and we are very grateful for their generosity. projects such as new training kit for the paramedic society and provided £70,000 for student hardship - Becky Ibbotson a major factor in maintaining many students’ VP Activity Ruth McLeod university careers. University of Surrey Students’ Union Student Support and Student Money Officer 6 | Enhancing the student experience University of Surrey Supporting Surrey | 7 Boost for paramedic training Students studying for their degree in Paramedic Practice will be able to spend more time using essential training equipment with the Paramedic Society. Alongside the timetabled skill sessions in the academic programme, the group runs training workshops to boost students’ skills and confidence. The project aims to provide a positive university experience Funding promises Previously, the society was limited to holding training sessions at ambulance stations, which reduced flexibility with dates and times, and also meant new heights for students had to travel outside Guildford to practise. Positive step Thanks to the support of our generous donors, the snowsports students will now have ample time to develop their to break down skills and build their confidence as clinicians. An Annual Fund grant of £2,500 will enable £7,755 Surrey Snowsports, one of the University’s barriers Supported by Anunal largest clubs, to compete at a higher level and Fund grant offer more students the chance to try out the sport.