Thank you

Celebrating the incredible impact of the University of Bristol's alumni and friends.

Amber and Sarauniya sit together on a sofa and smile at the camera against the backdrop of a colourful mural

A letter from the Vice-Chancellor

An introduction to the 2024 Impact Report from Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice-Chancellor and President.

Our donors

Our Impact Report stories celebrate the many ways that the University's community of alumni and friends keep Bristol brilliant. Thank you for your support.

Channelling creativity

Kristof shares how his Futures Scholarship is helping him grow as a musician and develop business skills.  

Supporting career development

Leon shares how his scholarship has supported his career development and set him up for a future in finance.

Experiencing something new

US student Hannah on the amazing benefits of studying for a semester abroad at Bristol.

Providing a lifeline

First-year student Khoshhal shares how the Sanctuary Scholarship is supporting his Law degree and providing a lifeline.

Unlocking new therapies

Professor Liz Coulthard explains the value of alumni gifts in the fight for better Alzheimer’s dementia treatments.

Imagining climate futures

Dr Camilla Morelli on young people’s impact on our climate futures.  

Chronicling history

Dr Vivian Kong (PhD 2019), Co-Director of the Hong Kong History Centre, explains the value of understanding the past.

Transforming scientific research

Dr Laura Rivino describes the significance of the University’s new CL-3 Laboratory.

Investing in innovation

We meet the students, staff and alumni creating a culture of creativity and enterprise at Bristol.

Championing international research

Dr Peter Martin (BSc 2013, PhD 2018) on how seed funding is supporting vital international research.

Funding innovation projects

Amber Probyn (MA 2020) and Hazel McShane (MSci 2020) share their entrepreneurial journey.

Offering real-world experience

Rose explains how her mentor Sarauniya Shehu (LLB 2016) helped prepare her for a career in public affairs. 

Exploring careers

Sam Joiner (BA 2011), Visual Stories and Investigations Editor at the Financial Times, discusses his career path and his experience as a Bristol Mentor. 

Working together

Janet Newland (BA 1976, PGCE 1977) and Lelia Wills (BA 2017) are Bristol Voices volunteers who bonded over a shared love of nature and volunteering.  

Creating opportunities

Alba Lopez Cabrera (MSc 2019), Founder and Director of Perspective Consulting Studios, describes what being a mentor means to her.

Discovering new planets

Matt Lodge describes a day in the life of a PhD student and how he is inspiring the next generation of physicists. 

Improving patient outcomes

PhD student Amber studies cancerous tumours thanks to a legacy gift.

A life-changing legacy

The story of Harold H Potter and his incredible legacy.

Championing PhD research

Lucy Parnall, Head of Bristol Doctoral College and Research Strategy, illustrates the way legacy gifts have helped PhD students during the pandemic.

Your impact in 2024

£15,605,531

The amount of new funds raised this year.

377

The number of first-time donors this year.

1,432

The total number of Bristol volunteers.

560

The number of people committed to leaving the University a gift in their Will.