University of York awards Morrell Fellowships
Posted on 16 December 2011
Named in memory of John Bowes Morrell, who was at the forefront of the campaign to create a university in York, the Morrell Fellowships recognise the community of benefactors who have made the most significant contributions to the fabric and life of the University.
The Fellowships, which were first awarded in 2007, were presented to Tony Cann, Graham Paterson and Tony Wild by York’s Chancellor Greg Dyke at a special ceremony on 9 December.
Tony Cann has had exceptional success in industry, most notably as founder of Promethean World, the world leader in the global market for interactive learning technology.
Supporting the University through the Bowland Charitable Trust, he has made the largest philanthropic gifts to the University on record. His support has enabled the foundation of the Institute for Effective Education and the completion of the spectacular Berrick Saul Building, one of the UK’s most impressive postgraduate study centres.
Graham Paterson was one of the first students to come to the newly founded University of York to study Mathematics and Economics, graduating in 1967. Prior to his retirement he worked for Computer Corporation of America, a leading worldwide provider of high performance database management systems.
Together with his wife Kath, he decided to make a gift to support the University in 2004. With their donation they established scholarships to support undergraduate students from lower income families at York. So far 21 students have benefited from, or are currently supported by the scholarships.
After gaining a BA in Chemistry from the University of York in 1968, Tony Wild has had a long and distinguished career in the development of global pharmaceuticals. His successes have included the development of the cholesterol lowering medication Lipitor which became the world’s largest selling branded pharmaceutical product.
His very significant donations, made over a number of years, have enabled over 40 additional international students to study at York. They have also helped the University to secure substantial additional funding to develop the infrastructure for chemistry at York.
Notes to editors:
- For further information on the Morrell Fellowships visit www.yorkspace.net/page.aspx?pid=888
- For further information on the Institute for Effective Education (IEE) visit www.york.ac.uk/iee
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