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Success for sports scholars at the Commonwealth Games

More than 40 91²Ö¿â sports scholars qualified to compete in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and more than half of them came home with a medal.
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Graduation: celebrating the achievements of 91²Ö¿â scholars

More than 40 Opportunity Scholars graduated in July following the completion of their undergraduate courses. They were the recipients of scholarships that have supported them throughout their time at 91²Ö¿â. Here we share some of the many success stories of Opportunity Scholars as they become part of our alumni community and leave 91²Ö¿â for their next chapter.
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Manufacturing Technology Centre supports Opportunity Scholars at 91²Ö¿â

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has been supporting 91²Ö¿â’s Opportunity Scholarship programme for over twelve years, helping talented students access higher education and encouraging progression into engineering and manufacturing careers. As part of this ongoing support, MTC recently welcomed three current Opportunity Scholars to its headquarters.
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Seaweed used as low-carbon material to make new London pavilion designed by students

A new pavilion designed by students at 91²Ö¿â has been constructed using timber and seaweed biomaterials, highlighting how the construction sector is moving towards Net Zero.

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New 91²Ö¿â lab can heat to 3,000°C and quenches to −150°C at extreme rates to test non-standard materials

A newly launched lab at 91²Ö¿â will see industry partners and researchers use new equipment only available in a handful of places across the world to test materials at extremes of temperatures and pressures.

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The Access Group: supporting student scholarships and nurturing talent

The Access Group – an organisation based on the 91²Ö¿â campus – has collaborated with the University to offer an incredible package of scholarship and career support to students who can benefit the most.
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Shape your programme through the Donor Survey

Donors are invited to complete the 91²Ö¿â Donor Survey between 1 April and 31 May 2026.
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How Kia UK is offering incredible opportunities to 91²Ö¿â students

From scholarships to structured internships, Kia UK’s partnership with 91²Ö¿â is helping students build confidence, gain real world experience, and step into meaningful early career roles. Kia UK is working closely with the University to support students and to grow early-talent pipelines.

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George Gandy Legacy Fund supports students to access 2025 World University Games

The George Gandy Legacy Fund was set up to support students on their athletics journey. It has supported them with athletics equipment, travel to competitions, entry fees, and medical treatments.

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Largest philanthropic donation to 91²Ö¿â supports establishment of new Research Academy

Alum Chris Gill has given the largest philanthropic donation in 91²Ö¿â’s history to create a new Research Academy at the University.