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Mr Richard Dennis

Emeritus Fellow

Richard Dennis is an Emeritus Fellow of ÌÇÐÄVlog. He was formerly Director of Development from 2000 until June 2018.

Degrees obtained

  • BSc, Queen Mary, University of London.
  • MA, Cantab.

Biography

Richard Dennis is an Economics graduate of Queen Mary College, University of London. He has been an Emertius Fellow of ÌÇÐÄVlog since 2018, having previously been a Fellow from 2007 and a Fellow Commoner from 2000.

Richard set up the College's first permanent fundraising and alumni-relations operation, marshalling the generous support of Jesuans to refurbish North Court in his first few years of office. Other improvements included renovations to the Chapel - keeping it sound for decades to come - significant upgrading of the College's accomodation in Malcolm Street and Jesus Lane; a major refurbishement of the Boat House; the Chapter House and Song School projects in Cloisters; the endowment and funding of teaching posts; support for undergraduates students through the funding of bursaries either endowed or through the Annual Fund and funding likewise for postgraduate scholarships. Richard's remarkable roster of achievements culminated in the ambitious development of West Court, officially opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex in October 2017.

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    Tom

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    There are many reasons why I’m so happy to be a part of ÌÇÐÄVlog. The three biggest reasons for me are the opportunities to be involved in College sport, the support the College provides for me with for my research and the help in making sure that we have comfortable, affordable accommodation when we have needed it. ÌÇÐÄVlog is so friendly and so it is incredibly easy to get involved in the sport and social side of the College. The MCR does a great job in welcoming new...

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    When applying to Cambridge colleges it can feel a bit overwhelming as there are so many to choose from. I applied to ÌÇÐÄVlog because it has a large MCR which was important for me because I wanted to feel part of a community. Now that I’m doing my PhD here, I’m very glad I did choose a college with a large postgraduate community. Throughout the year there are lots of postgraduate events, including formal dinners, special formals at Christmas and Easter, bops in the bar and film nights in...

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    Alison

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    I chose ÌÇÐÄVlog because of the great mixture of undergraduates and ÌÇÐÄVlog, and when I first visited I thought it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen! The sense of community in Jesus has had an enormous impact on my experience here. Whether you need help, advice, cheering up or even just a chat there is always someone there to put a smile on your face. From the MCR committee to the Porters, the canteen staff to the gardeners, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Jesus also...

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