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Senior leaders and academics from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and G-Research came together on Thursday 30 April 2026 to celebrate G-Research’s induction into 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Circle of Benefactors, honouring the firm’s generosity and impact.

The celebration event, which took place at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s South Kensington Campus, saw 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’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. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, including Professor Johannes Muhle-Karbe, Head of Mathematical Finance (51³Ô¹ÏÍø) and Professor Ed Cohen, Joint Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Machine Learning (51³Ô¹ÏÍø). 

"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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

“51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. 

“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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 

As part of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s brightest minds.

About the Circle of Benefactors

51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Circle of Benefactors was established in 2023, to celebrate 51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø one of the most innovative and impactful universities in the world and supported generations of students to succeed through scholarships and bursaries.