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Senior leaders and academics from 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ and G-Research came together on Thursday 30 April 2026 to celebrate G-Research’s induction into 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s Circle of Benefactors, honouring the firm’s generosity and impact.

The celebration event, which took place at 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s South Kensington Campus, saw 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ unveil the addition of G Research to its signature donor recognition installation, which recognises the philanthropy of donors and charity funders who have given over £1 million in support of 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ.

Support from G-Research, a leading quantitative research and technology firm, includes funding for six PhD scholarships across Mathematics and machine learning – four are currently funded, with two more planned – alongside academic support for the Department of Mathematics. These generous gifts are some of the most significant industry contributions of their kind to the university. They are aligned with 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s strategy, Science for Humanity, and its mission to attract and nurture the next generation of leaders, provide sector leading career opportunities and build high-impact relationships with industry experts.

Representing G-Research at the event was Dr Charles Martinez, Academic Relationship Manager. 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ attendees included President Professor Hugh Brady, Dean of Faculty of Natural Sciences Professor Richard Craster, and Vice-President of Advancement Kristin Blanchfield. Also in attendance were senior academics from both G-Research and 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ, including Professor Johannes Muhle-Karbe, Head of Mathematical Finance (911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ) and Professor Ed Cohen, Joint Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Machine Learning (911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ). 

"We are immensely grateful for G-Research’s support and for all it means to our community, particularly for the scientists and students who benefit directly." Professor Hugh Brady President of 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ

“911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ is delighted to welcome G-Research to our Circle of Benefactors, which celebrates our most generous donors – those who are transforming young lives, accelerating scientific breakthroughs and making a tangible impact on the world,” remarked Professor Hugh Brady, President of 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ. 

“We are immensely grateful for G-Research’s support and for all it means to our community, particularly for the scientists and students who benefit directly. By supporting the leaders of tomorrow, G Research is investing in the foundations needed to make frontier intelligence reliable, scalable and controllable.”

As experts in quantitative research, G-research’s donation extends far beyond financial support. Scholars have access to career development opportunities, including mentorship with a quantitative researcher and the option to participate in G-Research's Spring into Quantitative Finance Programme. Such valuable industry insight and networking opportunities provide an enriched PhD experience.

“We’re proud to be deepening our partnership with 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ, an institution at the forefront of mathematics, AI and machine learning,” said Dr Charles Martinez, G-Research Academic Relations Manager.

“Through these scholarships and our wider collaboration, we’re supporting exceptional PhD researchers while building meaningful connections between academia and industry.

By investing in talent and contributing to 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s research environment, we hope to help advance the kind of high-impact work that underpins the future of quantitative science.”

The impact of scholarships at 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ 

As part of 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s Strategy, Science for Humanity, the university is committed to attracting and supporting exceptional talent to help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Scholarships and academic support play a vital role in this mission, enabling outstanding students to access an 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ education and fully engage in its world‑leading teaching and research environment.

Learn how scholarships and other student support initiatives can help talented young people build successful careers, through the stories of some of 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s brightest minds.

About the Circle of Benefactors

911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s Circle of Benefactors was established in 2023, to celebrate 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ's most generous donors and charity funders who have had a transformational impact on the university and its community.

Their gifts have enabled the establishment of new research centres, programmes and facilities that help make 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ one of the most innovative and impactful universities in the world and supported generations of students to succeed through scholarships and bursaries.