College of Benefactors 2024
In acknowledgment of the importance of philanthropy, the University of Exeter invites its most generous donors to become members of the prestigious College of Benefactors. Induction into the College is the highest honour that the University can bestow upon its donors. Established in 2006, membership of the College gives public recognition to the University’s greatest benefactors.
For more members of the University's College of Benefactors see the Alumni and Supporters website.
Roger de Freitas (Politics, 1971)
Friday 26 July 2024 2:00pm
We are delighted to welcome Roger de Freitas, a dedicated philanthropist and conservationist, to the University of Exeter College of Benefactors. Roger graduated in Politics in 1971 and has generously supported the University’s marine research community, amplifying the global reach and impact of our research, beginning with funding a Postdoctoral studentship in Ecology and Conservation in 2015.
Since then, Roger has supported PhD studentships looking at the ecological impact of marine pollution and microplastic debris in water systems worldwide, and further scholarships for Masters’ students within the European Centre for Environment and Human Health. Roger’s ongoing support and participation in the marine community continues to assist a growing Exeter student body to drive innovation, foster collaboration and deliver impact in some of the biggest global challenges we face.