Gift will establish world-class auditorium at Oxford

Published on August 1, 2025

Cultural performances and musical engagement for Oxford students have received a major boost from a significant gift to the University’s Humanities Division. The donation from the Sohmen family will enrich the experience of Oxford graduate and undergraduate students from all disciplines and help the University to reach audiences across the world.
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