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Blavatnik Family Foundation Spearheads Archive to Shed Light on History of the Refuseniks and Save Soviet Jewry Movement
For the philanthropic family, which fled the USSR in 1978-1979, the topic is a personal matter, but Alex Blavatnik tells eJP that he hopes the story resonates further. The Blavatnik Family Foundation, joined by the Arcadia Fund and the David Berg Foundation, is working to change that, funding a new…
Young Scientists from Across the UK Shortlisted for Largest Unrestricted Science Prize
The Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences have announced the nine Finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom, recognizing early-career researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering whose work spans areas such as genetic engineering, neurodegenerative…
London’s Courtauld Will Build New Contemporary Art Galleries with $13.8 M. Blavatnik Gift
The Courtauld has announced plans to open two new art galleries at its Somerset House campus, expanding its engagement with living artists and contemporary works. Enabled by a £10 million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation—bringing the Foundation’s recent contributions to the Courtauld to £20 million—the galleries are expected to…
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All News & StoriesYoung Scientists from Across the UK Shortlisted for Largest Unrestricted Science Prize
The Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences have announced the nine Finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom, recognizing early-career researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering whose work spans areas such as genetic engineering, neurodegenerative…
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