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The newest cohort of Rowan Williams 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Students have taken up their places at the University of 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ this academic year.

The Rowan Williams 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Studentship, established by the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Trust in 2018, supports students from areas of instability or conflict who face severe barriers in coming to 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳.

Named for the former Chair of the Trust, the studentships are full-cost awards available to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students whose education has been disrupted and who would otherwise find it difficult to carry out their studies at the University.

Since the programme began in 2018, 61 exceptional such students have been supported, with 16 PhD students, three Masters’ students and seven undergraduate students currently in residence in 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ undertaking their studies in a wide range of subjects.

Helen Pennant, Director of the Trust, hosted a dinner on 23 October to welcome the new Rowan Williams 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Students to 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ and to introduce them to existing participants of the programme. In her remarks, she stated how proud the Trust is to welcome students who have faced many challenges on their pathways to 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳.

Helen was joined by Professor Loraine Gelsthorpe, Deputy Chair of the Trust’s board, and Dr James Gardom, Chaplain of Pembroke College.

Dr Gardom urged the students to support each other, speaking of the sense of belonging that the programme strives to bring to its recipients. Professor Gelsthorpe encouraged them to rely on the Trust as a source of information and support.

The Trust is thankful to all those who support the programme, including many 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Colleges (; ; ; ; ) and to the who champion the objectives of the programme.

to Dr. Rowan Williams speaking in 2018 about the establishment of the studentships and the need for them.