Cambridge University to establish new school for "global problems" with £190m donation

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Vice-Chancellor Deborah Prentice and Chris Rokos. - ©  University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge (UK) will open a new school, named Rokos School of Government, "to prepare tomorrow’s leaders to tackle the world’s biggest problems". It will be named after Chris Rokos, a UK billionaire who recently donated £190 million (€217.63m) to the university, the institution announced on 31/03/2026.

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©  University of Cambridge
Vice-Chancellor Deborah Prentice and Chris Rokos. - ©  University of Cambridge

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