With state support for higher education and the arts diminishing, the role of private contributions to Britain’s universities and cultural organisations is increasingly significant.

Chaired by Joanna Motion, Vice President for International Operations, CASE.

Speakers included: Rory Brooks, Co-Founder, MML Capital Partners; Philanthropist and Chair, Global Leadership Board, University of Manchester;

Professor Eric Thomas, Vice-Chancellor, University of Bristol; Chair of the Board of Trustees, CASE Europe and Vice President, Universities UK;

 Professor Lord Winston, Scientist.