Lennie and Paapa talk to us about their recent run, how they got into acting, and theatre’s role in the UK.
In Conversation With… Lennie James and Paapa Essiedu, the cast of ‘A Number’ at The Old Vic
April 2022
April 2022
Lennie and Paapa talk to us about their recent run, how they got into acting, and theatre’s role in the UK.
March 2022
Russell Hobby talks about his passion for education and the work Teach First are doing to ensure all children, regardless of their background, receive a good education.
February 2022
The Foundation talks to Professor Salganik about how technology is evolving, the nature of collaboration in research, and the importance of philanthropy.
January 2022
We talk to Dr Serres about the upcoming exhibition, its challenges, its importance, and how to pronounce Van Gogh.
December 2021
Wendy Kopp is the CEO and co-Founder of Teach For All – a global network of 60 independent organisations working to ensure no child’s education is determined by their socio-economic background.
November 2021
Professor Walker discusses COVID-19, medical statistics, and the need for transparency in how medical data is used.
October 2021
Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA, is a pioneer of infectious disease research and public health initiatives. She is the Director of ICAP at Columbia University, Columbia World Projects, and the Global Health Initiative at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York, and has played an integral part in the city’s response to COVID-19.
September 2021
Carmine Lauri, the co-leader of the London Symphony Orchestra’s First Violins, talks about his career, the impact of COVID-19 on performing artists, and philanthropy’s vital role in the sector’s recovery.
August 2021
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School’s Headteacher Bridget Morris and Teach First Achievement Partner, Tessa Thomas, talk about the Leading Together program, which has received funding from the Huo Family Foundation.
July 2021
We talk with Roger about the role the Museum plays in influencing young scientists and HFF’s support of the ‘Our Future Planet’ exhibition.
June 2021
Janelle and Virginia discuss how their work enables young people in foster care in New York to speak more freely about their mental health; in doing so, they can produce curricula that encourages others to do the same.
May 2021
We talk with Lauren about the need to tackle the inequity in access to green space and how to improve engagement with our local ecosystems.
May 2021
Colin discusses the role of philanthropy in the Arts and the rich history of the Ashmolean’s gallery.
March 2021
We discuss Professor Malim’s history in infectious diseases, alongside the critical role philanthropy has played in the fight against COVID-19.
February 2021
Tomiko Hackett talks about her work within the Public Health system in New York and her time studying at Columbia as a Huo Scholar.
January 2021
We talk to Liz Tyler, the Managing Director of Ark Curriculum+ which runs the Mastery curriculum programmes for Ark schools.
December 2020
Professor Longair discusses the Huo families historic link with Cambridge and the extraordinary work carried out by Cambridge’s physicists.
November 2020
Professor Przybylski discusses the importance of transparency in the digital world, along with the importance of unbiased research when helping shape policy.
October 2020
Péjú is Curator of the Young People’s Programme, a role which focuses on engaging with those not in formal education to enjoy the arts. This role is funded by the Huo Family Foundation.