Here are some examples of how Universities that have joined the Santander Universities network in the UK are using the donations they are receiving.
Teaching
- Scholarships & grants for students from Spain, Portugal and Latin American countries to study in the UK, and for British students to study overseas
- Funding for professors, researchers and staff visits, and support of teaching programmes
Research
- Awards for specialised research programmes, academic travel and fieldwork
- Funding and support to research centres, projects and teams
Knowledge transfer
- Programmes to put into practice research projects for industrial implementation
- Creation and support of incubators of universities’ businesses
- Innovation and enterprise awards
Relationships between universities and industry
- Venture capital funds
- Project funding awards
- University / Industry forums, conferences and seminars
Universities Internationalisation
- Creation of university networks for co-operation
- International teaching, research and exchange programmes
- International students orientation programmes
Extra-curricular initiatives
- Sponsorships of sports teams, scholarships and awards
- Awards for excellence in non-academic achievement (enterprise, sports, global citizenship or community work)
Universities Administration / Management
- Smart card implementation
Financial services
- Great products for university communities
- Branches and ATMs on campuses
If your university has joined the Santander Universities network and you would like to find out more, please contact the Development Office at your university.