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Founders’ Day welcome to new College Fellows
As per tradition, on Friday 4 October, Members, Alumni and Fellows gathered to celebrate the annual Goodenough College Founders’ Day.
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Goodenough Fellow takes over from Bear Grylls as Chief Scout
We are delighted to share that Goodenough College Fellow Dwayne Fields is the UK’s new Chief Scout, succeeding TV star Bear Grylls.
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Farewell to Sir Christopher Wates
Trustees, staff and residents of Goodenough College were saddened to hear of the death of Sir Christopher Wates on 22 September 2024. We extend our deepest condolences to his family.
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Freedom of the City of London award for 27 Goodenough Members
The Members were awarded the Freedom of the City of London in a ceremony at the Lord Mayor’s official residence on 10 June.
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Thank you for supporting Giving Day
We are delighted that this year’s annual Giving Day was a great success raising nearly £110,000 from 280 donors across the world.
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Take part in Goodenough Giving Day 2023
Over 36 hours on 20-21 November 2023 we are asking our fantastic community of Members, Alumni, friends, and supporters to come together to celebrate and support Goodenough Giving Day 23.
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College prepares for the Lord Mayor’s Show 2023
The College has strong links with the Mayoralty stretching back to its foundation (1931) and this year we’re pleased to be taking part in the annual Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday 11 November. College Members have been keeping busy practicing their routine to take part in the Show's famous procession
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Founders’ Day welcome to new Fellows
On Wednesday 4 October, Members, Alumni and Fellows gathered to celebrate the annual Goodenough College Founders’ Day.
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Alumnus wins Pride of Britain Award for disability charity work
The College is proud to announce that Alumnus John Willis has won a Pride of Britain Award. John, who is the founder of disability and inclusion charity Power2Inspire, was presented with his award, for fundraiser of the year for the West of Anglia region, on 15 September.
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College awarded Platinum Certification in Global Student Living Index
Goodenough College is pleased to announce that it has received Platinum Certification and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +66 for its accommodation in this year’s Global Student Living Index (GSLI) – as well as being shortlisted for the 2023 Best Specialist Housing (UK and Ireland) award.
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Goodenough Fellow plays a role in the Coronation
Goodenough Fellow Dr Grahame Davies, was pleased to play a role in the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Grahame wrote the lyrics to the song, ‘Sacred Fire’, with music by Sarah Class, which was performed by the great South African soprano Pretty Yende, accompanied by The Coronation Orchestra under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano.
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Tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The death of our Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday 8 September, has touched many in the Goodenough College community in the UK and around the world.
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