22 Forever Surrey / anniversary issue
Please help us to shape Surrey’s next 50 years
The first day of university is incredibly exciting as a student – with finding classes, joining student societies, and making new friends. But for Biomedical Science student Michael Taiwo, it was also an anxious time.
Michael’s father lost his job just before the start of the academic year, so instead of enjoying his first weeks as an undergraduate he was also worrying about whether his savings would be enough.
Michael’s situation turned around when he received a life-changing email awarding him a scholarship.
“The burden and stress were immediately liſted,” said Michael. “The peace of mind the scholarship gave me is indescribable and the prize proved to be invaluable, especially around February when I put down a large sum of money to secure accommodation for my second year.
“Students are a tough bunch and will take on part-time jobs to make ends meet but a scholarship eases some of the financial pressures and ensures they enjoy the university experience. A scholarship changes their story.”
It’s for people like Michael that the University launched The Chancellor’s 50th Anniversary Appeal which is raising much needed funds for two key areas – helping students and funding research. With your support, we will be able to provide more scholarships to potential students from low-income families, and give grants to students facing unexpected financial hardship.
At Surrey, we are educating young people who will contribute to society and be the employees and leaders of the future. We are changing students’ lives and the lives of people around them, as well as supporting and developing local and global economies.
A long-time supporter of the University is alumnus and former President of the Students’ Union, Wayne Barnacal. He graduated in Chemical Engineering in 1970 and credits his education for his successful career.
“I appreciate the opportunity I had to go to university – it enabled me to work in the chemical engineering field all my life. During my time the state provided the money for me to go but today philanthropy is a very important part of university funding.
“I am impressed by what Surrey has achieved and by its track record in employability. I am very pleased to contribute to its ongoing success. Alumni support can make a difference to the University’s long-term future.”
The Anniversary Appeal will also enable us to address some of the most pressing and urgent issues faced by society today through our research. Research that is tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time: providing safe drinking water for billions of people across the world; technology to improve the care of people with dementia; and discovering new treatments for human and animal cancer.
The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Max Lu, said: “We hope that our alumni and friends will consider making a giſt to the University. As a donor, your giſts will have a transformational impact and continue to support the dynamic, pioneering spirit of Surrey.”
“During my time the
state provided the money for me to go, but today philanthropy is a
very important part of university funding.”
Wayne Barnacal,
Alumnus and former President of the Students’ Union
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