University of Oxford to establish new School of Government

A major new School of Government is under formal consideration at the University of Oxford. The £100 million-plus initiative would be the result of one of the most generous philanthropic gifts in the University's 900-year history. Until now, schools specialising in government and public policy have been found largely in the United States. As proposed, a multi-year donation of £75 million will be made by Leonard Blavatnik, an American industrialist and philanthropist. This gift will help fund more than 40 academic posts and a purpose-built home for the School on the University's new Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. Additional funding will come from the University. Mr Blavatnik has also indicated the possibility of increasing his benefaction up to £100 million over time.
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