{"id":40212,"date":"2025-12-03T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T04:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=40212"},"modified":"2025-12-03T11:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T04:45:00","slug":"tackling-the-worlds-biggest-challenges-the-university-of-manchester-launches-global-fundraising-and-volunteering-campaign-in-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=40212","title":{"rendered":"Tackling the world&#8217;s biggest challenges: The University of Manchester Launches Global Fundraising and Volunteering Campaign in Southeast Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span> launch marks a pivotal step in\u00a0mobilising the University&#8217;s global community to tackle urgent challenges through philanthropy, and volunteering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 3, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <b>The University of Manchester (UoM)<\/b> today launched its first global fundraising and volunteering campaign, <b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b>, in <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span>, in partnership with the British High Commission to <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, with an event held at the British High Commissioner&#8217;s residence, Eden Hall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2836321\/Photo_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2836321\/Photo_1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"From left to right: Bill Liu, Jeremy Chan, Ong Lay Ann, Professor John Holden, Professor Duncan Ivison, Teo Chee Hean, Tang Hian Seng, Stanley Sia, Dr Prem Nair, Lee Swee Siong, and Desmond Tan\" alt=\"From left to right: Bill Liu, Jeremy Chan, Ong Lay Ann, Professor John Holden, Professor Duncan Ivison, Teo Chee Hean, Tang Hian Seng, Stanley Sia, Dr Prem Nair, Lee Swee Siong, and Desmond Tan\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>From left to right: Bill Liu, Jeremy Chan, Ong Lay Ann, Professor John Holden, Professor Duncan Ivison, Teo Chee Hean, Tang Hian Seng, Stanley Sia, Dr Prem Nair, Lee Swee Siong, and Desmond Tan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The exclusive launch drew a full house of distinguished alumni and partners to show their support and underscored the University&#8217;s bold ambition to harness the collective power of its global community to tackle pressing challenges and drive lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p>The launch featured a reception with the <b>President &amp; Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Duncan Ivison<\/span><\/b>, who underscored the significance of the campaign and reflected on the ongoing contributions of alumni and students. &#8220;<b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b><i> is our call to action. The University, our people, and our global community have the scale, expertise, and ambition to face the challenges of our time,<\/i>&#8221; <b>Professor Ivison<\/b> said: &#8220;<i>Through this campaign we&#8217;re inviting everyone to contribute, volunteer, and advocate. Together, we can accelerate discoveries, create opportunities, and drive meaningful impact for society.<\/i>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>The campaign centres on four key pillars that drive real-world impact \u2014 <i>Student Inclusion and Success, Research with Purpose, Innovation and Enterprise, and Culture and Community<\/i>. From opening doors for talented students and funding bold research, to bringing ideas from lab to life and fostering creativity through culture, these pillars embody The University of Manchester&#8217;s spirit of turning knowledge into action. Each theme offers alumni and supporters clear ways to contribute through philanthropy, mentorship, and volunteering.<\/p>\n<p><b>Professor Ivison<\/b>\u00a0highlighted that the campaign builds on Manchester&#8217;s 200-year legacy of groundbreaking discoveries, social impact, and innovation. He urged attendees to become challenge accepters, contributing to a global movement that combines ambition, hope, and impact. &#8220;Universities like Manchester were created from gifts and people&#8217;s hard work and talent to answer the big questions. The challenges we have today, like climate change, global health inequality and achieving social justice demand action and the brightest minds. <b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b><i> is our collective response, calling on researchers, students, volunteers, and donors to step forward and help shape the future,<\/i>&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p><b>The University of Manchester South East Asia Centre (UoMSEA)<\/b>\u00a0in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> plays an important role in connecting the region&#8217;s alumni and students with the University&#8217;s global initiatives. <b>UoMSEA <\/b>also provides world-class part-time Master&#8217;s programmes, including the Global MBA, MSc Financial Management and MA Educational Leadership in Practice allowing local professionals to benefit from Manchester&#8217;s expertise while continuing their careers.<\/p>\n<p><b>With a thriving network of nearly 7,000 in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span><\/b>\u00a0&#8211; one of the University&#8217;s most active and engaged global communities &#8211; the launch celebrated the region&#8217;s strong tradition of volunteering, mentorship, and advocacy in support of Manchester&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\n<p>Distinguished attendees at the event included<b> H.E. Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span><\/b>, who welcomed the University to Eden Hall, and <b>Mr <span class=\"xn-person\">Teo Chee Hean<\/span>, Senior Advisor in the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office; Chairman of Temasek Holdings; and Patron of The University of Manchester Alumni Association Singapore (UoMAAS). <\/b>Senior alumni such as <b>Mr <span class=\"xn-person\">Desmond Tan<\/span>, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office and Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)<\/b>, were also present, alongside <b>Nobel Laureate Professor Sir <span class=\"xn-person\">Konstantin Novoselov<\/span><\/b> <b>who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his achievements with graphene at The University of Manchester.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Challenge Accepted <\/i><\/b>was presented at the launch as a call for the University&#8217;s global community to engage in meaningful action through volunteering, advocacy, or philanthropy. Alumni and students in <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span> were given first-hand insights into how they can support the campaign&#8217;s four key pillars, from donating via initiatives such as &#8216;help tackle brain cancer head-on&#8217; to volunteering through the University&#8217;s Volunteering Hub or championing causes aligned with research, student development, innovation, and culture. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps translate the campaign&#8217;s ambition into real-world impact locally and globally.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the University&#8217;s strong alumni community, <b>Mr <span class=\"xn-person\">Teo Chee Hean<\/span><\/b> said,<i> &#8220;The University of Manchester&#8217;s global network of alumni and partners makes a positive contribution to building collaboration and cooperation to address the challenges of our times. Our alumni here in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> are part of this network, and play leading roles in the public, private and people sectors. Initiatives like Challenge Accepted remind us to take bold action to tackle the challenges faced by our societies, many of which we face in common. We can achieve much more together, applying what we learned and the friendships we made at Manchester.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Professor Sir <span class=\"xn-person\">Konstantin Novoselov<\/span><\/b>\u00a0said, &#8220;<i>Supporting initiatives like Challenge Accepted enables researchers and students to pursue ambitious projects that can transform lives and societies. This campaign empowers the next generation of innovators and changemakers to make a real difference.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>H.E. Nik Mehta OBE<\/b>\u00a0remarked, &#8220;<i>It is a privilege to host <b>The University of Manchester<\/b> at Eden Hall. The impact of its alumni, research, and initiatives across <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span> is remarkable, and Challenge Accepted offers an exciting opportunity for students and alumni alike to engage meaningfully with pressing global challenges<\/i>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The event also showcased the University&#8217;s long-term vision, <i>Manchester 2035: From Manchester for the World<\/i>, which outlines a decade of ambition to build a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future.<\/p>\n<p><b>Professor Ivison <\/b>emphasised that <b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b> supports this with bold action and collective impact. He highlighted that the future will be shaped by those who act, and that every member of the University&#8217;s global community can make a difference through donations, volunteering, or advocacy. Challenge Accepted calls on every member of Manchester&#8217;s global family to step forward to give, volunteer, and champion the discoveries that will shape a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable world.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about <b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b> and The University of Manchester&#8217;s Global fundraising and volunteering campaign, explore ways to get involved and discover how you can support the University&#8217;s global initiatives at <a href=\"https:\/\/give.manchester.ac.uk\/p\/southeastasia2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/give.manchester.ac.uk\/p\/southeastasia2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About The University of Manchester<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The University of Manchester<\/b> is ranked 35th in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026, 5th in the UK research powerhouse in REF 2021 and 2nd in THE Impact ranking 2025. With as many as 26 Nobel Prize winners, the University&#8217;s academic pedigree is among the best globally.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/manchester.edu.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">manchester.edu.sg<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span> launch marks a pivotal step in\u00a0mobilising the University&#8217;s global community to tackle urgent challenges through philanthropy, and volunteering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 3, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <b>The University of Manchester (UoM)<\/b> today launched its first global fundraising and volunteering campaign, <b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b>, in <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span>, in partnership with the British High Commission to <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, with an event held at the British High Commissioner&#8217;s residence, Eden Hall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2836321\/Photo_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2836321\/Photo_1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"From left to right: Bill Liu, Jeremy Chan, Ong Lay Ann, Professor John Holden, Professor Duncan Ivison, Teo Chee Hean, Tang Hian Seng, Stanley Sia, Dr Prem Nair, Lee Swee Siong, and Desmond Tan\" alt=\"From left to right: Bill Liu, Jeremy Chan, Ong Lay Ann, Professor John Holden, Professor Duncan Ivison, Teo Chee Hean, Tang Hian Seng, Stanley Sia, Dr Prem Nair, Lee Swee Siong, and Desmond Tan\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>From left to right: Bill Liu, Jeremy Chan, Ong Lay Ann, Professor John Holden, Professor Duncan Ivison, Teo Chee Hean, Tang Hian Seng, Stanley Sia, Dr Prem Nair, Lee Swee Siong, and Desmond Tan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The exclusive launch drew a full house of distinguished alumni and partners to show their support and underscored the University&#8217;s bold ambition to harness the collective power of its global community to tackle pressing challenges and drive lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p>The launch featured a reception with the <b>President &amp; Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Duncan Ivison<\/span><\/b>, who underscored the significance of the campaign and reflected on the ongoing contributions of alumni and students. &#8220;<b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b><i> is our call to action. The University, our people, and our global community have the scale, expertise, and ambition to face the challenges of our time,<\/i>&#8221; <b>Professor Ivison<\/b> said: &#8220;<i>Through this campaign we&#8217;re inviting everyone to contribute, volunteer, and advocate. Together, we can accelerate discoveries, create opportunities, and drive meaningful impact for society.<\/i>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>The campaign centres on four key pillars that drive real-world impact \u2014 <i>Student Inclusion and Success, Research with Purpose, Innovation and Enterprise, and Culture and Community<\/i>. From opening doors for talented students and funding bold research, to bringing ideas from lab to life and fostering creativity through culture, these pillars embody The University of Manchester&#8217;s spirit of turning knowledge into action. Each theme offers alumni and supporters clear ways to contribute through philanthropy, mentorship, and volunteering.<\/p>\n<p><b>Professor Ivison<\/b>\u00a0highlighted that the campaign builds on Manchester&#8217;s 200-year legacy of groundbreaking discoveries, social impact, and innovation. He urged attendees to become challenge accepters, contributing to a global movement that combines ambition, hope, and impact. &#8220;Universities like Manchester were created from gifts and people&#8217;s hard work and talent to answer the big questions. The challenges we have today, like climate change, global health inequality and achieving social justice demand action and the brightest minds. <b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b><i> is our collective response, calling on researchers, students, volunteers, and donors to step forward and help shape the future,<\/i>&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p><b>The University of Manchester South East Asia Centre (UoMSEA)<\/b>\u00a0in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> plays an important role in connecting the region&#8217;s alumni and students with the University&#8217;s global initiatives. <b>UoMSEA <\/b>also provides world-class part-time Master&#8217;s programmes, including the Global MBA, MSc Financial Management and MA Educational Leadership in Practice allowing local professionals to benefit from Manchester&#8217;s expertise while continuing their careers.<\/p>\n<p><b>With a thriving network of nearly 7,000 in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span><\/b>\u00a0&#8211; one of the University&#8217;s most active and engaged global communities &#8211; the launch celebrated the region&#8217;s strong tradition of volunteering, mentorship, and advocacy in support of Manchester&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\n<p>Distinguished attendees at the event included<b> H.E. Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span><\/b>, who welcomed the University to Eden Hall, and <b>Mr <span class=\"xn-person\">Teo Chee Hean<\/span>, Senior Advisor in the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office; Chairman of Temasek Holdings; and Patron of The University of Manchester Alumni Association Singapore (UoMAAS). <\/b>Senior alumni such as <b>Mr <span class=\"xn-person\">Desmond Tan<\/span>, Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office and Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)<\/b>, were also present, alongside <b>Nobel Laureate Professor Sir <span class=\"xn-person\">Konstantin Novoselov<\/span><\/b> <b>who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his achievements with graphene at The University of Manchester.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Challenge Accepted <\/i><\/b>was presented at the launch as a call for the University&#8217;s global community to engage in meaningful action through volunteering, advocacy, or philanthropy. Alumni and students in <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span> were given first-hand insights into how they can support the campaign&#8217;s four key pillars, from donating via initiatives such as &#8216;help tackle brain cancer head-on&#8217; to volunteering through the University&#8217;s Volunteering Hub or championing causes aligned with research, student development, innovation, and culture. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps translate the campaign&#8217;s ambition into real-world impact locally and globally.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the University&#8217;s strong alumni community, <b>Mr <span class=\"xn-person\">Teo Chee Hean<\/span><\/b> said,<i> &#8220;The University of Manchester&#8217;s global network of alumni and partners makes a positive contribution to building collaboration and cooperation to address the challenges of our times. Our alumni here in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> are part of this network, and play leading roles in the public, private and people sectors. Initiatives like Challenge Accepted remind us to take bold action to tackle the challenges faced by our societies, many of which we face in common. We can achieve much more together, applying what we learned and the friendships we made at Manchester.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Professor Sir <span class=\"xn-person\">Konstantin Novoselov<\/span><\/b>\u00a0said, &#8220;<i>Supporting initiatives like Challenge Accepted enables researchers and students to pursue ambitious projects that can transform lives and societies. This campaign empowers the next generation of innovators and changemakers to make a real difference.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>H.E. Nik Mehta OBE<\/b>\u00a0remarked, &#8220;<i>It is a privilege to host <b>The University of Manchester<\/b> at Eden Hall. The impact of its alumni, research, and initiatives across <span class=\"xn-location\">Southeast Asia<\/span> is remarkable, and Challenge Accepted offers an exciting opportunity for students and alumni alike to engage meaningfully with pressing global challenges<\/i>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The event also showcased the University&#8217;s long-term vision, <i>Manchester 2035: From Manchester for the World<\/i>, which outlines a decade of ambition to build a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future.<\/p>\n<p><b>Professor Ivison <\/b>emphasised that <b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b> supports this with bold action and collective impact. He highlighted that the future will be shaped by those who act, and that every member of the University&#8217;s global community can make a difference through donations, volunteering, or advocacy. Challenge Accepted calls on every member of Manchester&#8217;s global family to step forward to give, volunteer, and champion the discoveries that will shape a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable world.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about <b><i>Challenge Accepted<\/i><\/b> and The University of Manchester&#8217;s Global fundraising and volunteering campaign, explore ways to get involved and discover how you can support the University&#8217;s global initiatives at <a href=\"https:\/\/give.manchester.ac.uk\/p\/southeastasia2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/give.manchester.ac.uk\/p\/southeastasia2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About The University of Manchester<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The University of Manchester<\/b> is ranked 35th in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026, 5th in the UK research powerhouse in REF 2021 and 2nd in THE Impact ranking 2025. 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