Closing thoughts

£100m

by 2021 The Difference Campaign fundraising target

Dominic Christian (SOC79)

Global Chairman of Aon Reinsurance Solutions Co-Chairman, The Difference Campaign Advisory Board and

Chairman, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

I’ve been delighted to help UEA with The Difference Campaign. I couldn’t think of a better way to give back to my alma mater. University life for me was academically undistinguished, socially fantastic and wholly beguiling. Perhaps as important a three years as I have known. By the end of my life at UEA, I had learned, later than many I was close to, the value of focus, attention, commitment and enquiry. I owe a great deal to the University, not just in business but in matters of family and friendship – the things that matter the most. The Advisory Board was stunned to see the £50 million target achieved in 2016, which is why we decided to relaunch with a £100 million target. We were clearly unprepared for your passionate support for students, academic researchers, teaching and the critical global impact that UEA has after 55 years of doing different, excellent, pioneering work. Our supporters come from far and wide. As well as UEA alumni, we count on the generosity of trusts, foundations, charities and others. All of your support is instrumental in the successes mentioned in this magazine. And, of course, to the future success of this brilliant institution and its gifted people. Thank you so very much. So, there we have the first issue of Pioneer. I hope you enjoyed it. While two short words aren’t nearly enough to express my gratitude, I want to say thank you. Your generosity means the world – and I am delighted to say that, including you, The Difference Campaign has been supported by a phenomenal 6,750 individuals from 48 countries. It’s proof that UEA really is a global institution. At its core, philanthropy brings more money into the University to achieve great things that simply wouldn’t be possible without your support. As you’ve read, every penny gets spent where UEA can make the biggest impact on our world through our students, academics and facilities. Over the next 12 months, you will see us expand the work that The Difference Campaign funds in recognition of where the need is greatest, and where we are most able to act. There are a great many challenges to overcome in the year ahead. The higher education sector is under more financial pressure than at any other time. But you are helping us to plan for the future and continue our transformative work unhindered. I’ll leave you with those two words again. The ones that both say it all and not nearly enough. Thank you.

Professor David Richardson

Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia

MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE AT UEA

The Difference Campaign enables UEA to create pioneering change in the world. We are using the power of philanthropy to fund and further the University’s groundbreaking work – adding global reach and significance. Together with our donors, we are tackling the world’s greatest challenges and transforming lives. The money you give is put to work in four distinct areas; Creativity, Environment, Health and Opportunity. Thank you for helping to make a difference.

HOW TO GIVE

If you would like to support The Difference Campaign, please donate online at www.uea.ac.uk/difference Or, to discuss your gift, please get in touch with the Development Office. Telephone: +44 (0)1603 592 945 Email: giving@uea.ac.uk Development Office University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ

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