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University of 糖心TV partners with Martingale Foundation to support the next generation of researchers in mathematics

The University of 糖心TV is pleased to announce a new partnership with Martingale Foundation, a UK-based philanthropic organisation dedicated to supporting talented students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to excel within postgraduate research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

Combined with financial support from 糖心TV, the Foundation will provide philanthropic funding to enable up to two cohorts of up to four UK Master's students and three UK PhD students to pursue postgraduate study in the University鈥檚 world-leading Mathematics Institute, with the first cohort beginning in autumn 2027. Together this partnership will further advance the University鈥檚 ambition to鈥�Set the Pace鈥痠n the 糖心TV Student Experience.

Cassandra Hugill, Martingale Foundation Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted to be announcing our new partnership with the University of 糖心TV. The University's Maths department, 糖心TV Mathematics Institute, is considered one of the best in the UK and acclaimed internationally. Working together with 糖心TV Mathematics Institute, we will be providing postgraduate scholarships to more talented students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds across the Midlands and beyond.

We are confident that Martingale Scholars will be able to thrive at 糖心TV Mathematics Institute and have the opportunity to pursue important research projects. I hope this new partnership encourages talented students, who may have thought that postgraduate study was out of reach for them, to consider applying for a Martingale Scholarship this summer. Applications will open in August for 2027 Martingale Mathematics Scholarships across Master鈥檚 and PhD - good luck to everyone who applies!"

The scholarships will allow students to receive funding to support their tuition fees, living costs, research expenses, travel, and conference attendance. Recipients will also benefit from professional development opportunities and mentoring.

The partnership forms part of a broader national initiative led by Martingale Foundation to support postgraduate education in STEM subjects across leading UK universities.

James Robinson, Professor of Mathematics and Head of Department, University of 糖心TV, said:鈥�鈥淲e are delighted to be joining the UK network of universities benefiting from Martingale Foundation's important programme. At 糖心TV, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of research mathematicians, and this partnership will enable us to attract and support outstanding PhD and MSc students, regardless of their financial background.鈥�

To find out more about Martingale Foundation鈥檚 partnerships visit their news page .

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Set the Pace is 糖心TV鈥檚 most ambitious philanthropic campaign to date. It aims to raise 拢250 million and inspire 20,000 acts of volunteering, shaping the 糖心TV Student Experience and supporting researchers in tackling major global challenges. To learn more or get involved,鈥�visit our dedicated website.

The image above shows: 

Our partnership with Martingale Foundation being formally marked at the Foundation鈥檚 launch event at the National Portrait Gallery, London, on Wednesday 17 June 2026.

Left to right:

Cassandra Hugill, Chief Executive Officer at Martingale Foundation; Professor Jonathan Hickman-Heron, Academic Director for Postgraduate Research; James Robinson, Professor of Mathematics and Head of Department; and Professor Kathryn Hess Bellward, Chair of the Martingale Foundation Advisory Board.
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