The new program empowers MIT undergraduates through a unique blend of research, leadership development, and global engagement. The MIT Center for International Studies (CIS) is delighted to announce the launch of the Laidlaw Scholars Program at MISTI. Made possible by a generous $1.1 million gift from the Laidlaw Foundation, this new initiative at MIT focuses […]| Laidlaw Foundation
Place-based approach that partners schools with local businesses, civic institutions and community groups, provides a blueprint for solving the schools funding crisis. SUNDERLAND, Friday 5 September 2025 On Friday 5 September at Academy 360, Bridget Philipson, Secretary of State for Education, formally opened the Fellowship of Education, a place-based model that brings schools together with […] The post Secretary of State Launches New Fellowship of Education appeared first on Laidlaw Founda...| Laidlaw Foundation
About 2,000 pupils in Sunderland will benefit from the partnership, education bosses say. The post Six Sunderland schools join new fellowship to overcome challenges appeared first on Laidlaw Foundation.| Laidlaw Foundation
The power of AI heightens the importance of business schools teaching virtues as well as vision and skills. The post Trust in leadership begins with nurturing strength of character appeared first on Laidlaw Foundation.| Laidlaw Foundation
A new grouping of the city’s schools, employers and charities hopes to show what’s possible when communities work together. The post How we’re modelling a new kind of civic leadership in Sunderland appeared first on Laidlaw Foundation.| Laidlaw Foundation
In this episode of the Leadership Lab series, Susanna Kempe, CEO of the Laidlaw Foundation, speaks with Alison Buchanan, Artistic Director of Pegasus Opera, on confronting racism, speaking your truth, and making difficult leadership decisions–even when it means upsetting friends or colleagues. The post Leadership Lab – Alison Buchanan, Artistic Director, Pegasus Opera appeared first on Laidlaw Foundation.| Laidlaw Foundation
The Laidlaw Foundation is thrilled to share our Annual Review 2024/2025, showcasing a year of growth and impact across our programmes, each dedicated to leveraging the transformative power of education to reduce poverty, promote equity, and develop the next generation of ethical leaders. “It has been another full and fulfilling year for the Foundation, as each of […]| Laidlaw Foundation
In this episode of the Leadership Lab series, Susanna Kempe, CEO of the Laidlaw Foundation, speaks with Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, about the value of negative feedback for leaders, the rise of radical transparency, and evidence-based strategies to counter misinformation on social media. The post Leadership Lab – Sergei Guriev, Dean, London Business School appeared first on Laidlaw Foundation.| Laidlaw Foundation
In this episode of the Leadership Lab series, Susanna Kempe, CEO of the Laidlaw Foundation, speaks with Shearer West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds, on the importance of arts and humanities degrees, leading with empathy, and navigating challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field. The post Leadership Lab – Shearer West, Vice Chancellor & President, University of Leeds appeared first on Laidlaw Foundation.| Laidlaw Foundation
On Wednesday 5th March, 80 scholars, alumni and faculty came together for Elevate 2025 at HEC UK House, in celebration of International Women’s Day under this year’s theme: Accelerate Action. The day kicked off with an energising welcome from our CEO, Susanna Kempe, followed by a spirited game of ‘Dreams Bingo’, where attendees discovered […] The post Elevate 2025: Accelerating Action for International Women’s Day appeared first on Laidlaw Foundation.| Laidlaw Foundation
Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 28, 2025: New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has received a commitment of over $1 million from the Laidlaw Foundation to establish a landmark partnership – the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Laidlaw Scholars Program at NYUAD is dedicated to developing the next […]| Laidlaw Foundation
The Laidlaw Foundation is thrilled to share our Annual Review 2023/2024, showcasing a year of remarkable growth and impact across our programmes, each dedicated to leveraging the transformative power of education to reduce poverty, promote equity, and develop the next generation of ethical leaders. “It has been another full and fulfilling year for the Foundation as each […]| Laidlaw Foundation
