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About the Sir Harry Evans Memorial Fund

In a landmark partnership between Tina Brown CBE and her family, Reuters and Durham University, the Sir Harry Memorial Fund has established a prestigious Fellowship in investigative journalism, hosted in partnership with Reuters' senior investigative and editorial teams, following a competitive award process.

The Fund, which has already received over $7M in pledges, including a $2M endowment from Thomson Reuters, also establishes an annual Summit for global leaders across media, broadcasting, investigative journalism, and related disciplines.
About the Fund
Sir Harry Evans
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Be part of a landmark global initiative to nurture journalistic leadership and help shape the future of investigative reporting, in honour of legendary journalist Sir Harry Evans. 

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University student
Durham was crucial for me...you would sit at dinner next to a Physician, a Musician, people from other subject areas and talk. There was a collision of all different disciplines. By talking, you were already better educated.

Sir Harry Evans
Economics, University College, 1952, Durham University

 

 

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Reuters

Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. We are deeply proud to partner with Reuters on this landmark global initiative in honour of Sir Harry, who was their Editor-at-Large.

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University student
Harry cast an immense shadow and his spirit hovers today, stronger than ever. Talent drew alongside and thrived under his leadership; alchemy simply unfurled. Harry’s boundless curiosity, dogged determination and unwavering courage made one feel deeply human and proud. Our family and everyone involved with this initiative believes it will attract and inspire individuals who truly believe in the future of journalism. Harry could never have wished for a finer narrative.

David Thomson
Chairman of Thomson Reuters

 

 

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Sir Harry Evans inspires global journalism initiative

Landmark partnership with Reuters establishes a prestigious Fellowship and Forum.

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University student
Durham is an exceptional global research University, and part of a history of learning and curious inquiry stretching back a thousand years. This Forum and Fellowship will attract the very best minds and talents from the journalism industry together in academic and professional discourse in honour of one of our most notable graduates. Our partnership with Reuters will develop countless opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals alike around the world.

Professor Antony Long
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Durham University

 

 

Alumni

A global community of graduates and friends of Durham.