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Donor stories

We are fortunate enough to have benefited from the donations of many people over the years, helping countless students and different areas of research here at Birmingham. Below is a collection of some of the stories of the people behind these gifts, and the impact of their generosity.

Advancing Research

Discover the life-changing research that has been made possible thanks to the generosity and passion of others

  • Joan Simons

    Joan has helped us be at the forefront of cancer treatments

  • Zoe MacGibbon

    Zoe was an avid traveller whose gift to scientific research supported COVID-19 research

Supporting Students

Discover how alumni and friends of the university are supporting the next bright minds at Birmingham

  • Barry Hughes

    Barry, an emeritus professor, set up a bursary to financially support aspiring engineers

  • Joan Brown

    Joan left a generous gift to the Medical School to revolutionise the way students learn

  • Bill McManamey

    A devoted honorary lecturer, Bill's legacy continues to support Chem. Engineering students

  • Hywel Davies

    Hywel's legacy has supported students, who like him, have a love for languages

  • Leonard Liebling

    Leonard has recognised outstanding students on their journey into healthcare professions

  • Philip Eden

    Philip was a weather journalist whose generosity has supported future meteorologists

  • Samuel Lyle

    Sam's had huge impact on the School of Chemistry, supporting inclusion & outreach in STEM

In Memory

Discover how family and friends have decided to remember a loved one with a gift in their memory

  • Chris French

    Chris' family have remembered him by fundraising for bowel cancer research

  • Geoffrey Donald Oates

    Geoffrey's wife, Liz, has donated to ensure his legacy in surgical oncology continues

  • Olly Beswetherick

    Olly’s family remember him as bright and kind, and are raising awareness of mental health

  • Michael F Byrne

    Michael's been remembered through a fund that widens participation in Chemical Engineering