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Arts & Culture
August 19, 2026
Cynthia Erivo to Be Honored at American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala

Emily Blavatnik and Laila Blavatnik will serve as Gala Grand Chairs of American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala, joining fellow mother-and-daughter pairs in support of the Company and its artists. The event, taking place October 29 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, will honor acclaimed stage and screen artist Cynthia Erivo for her contributions to the performing arts and her ability to connect audiences through storytelling across disciplines. Titled Angels and Demons, the one-night-only program will be curated by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe and will explore its celestial and mischievous theme through dance. The evening will feature excerpts from Coppélia, Swan Lake, La Sylphide, and Sylvia, followed by dinner and dancing on the theater’s Promenade. Proceeds will support ABT’s productions, new works, dancer training, education initiatives, and community engagement programs.

Arts & Culture
August 18, 2026
“Noga”: Austrian Filmmakers Deliver the Documentary of the Year

Noga, the documentary supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and executive produced by Leonard Blavatnik is about to get its Austrian theatrical release. Directed by Vienna-based brothers Jono and Benji Bergmann, the film follows Israeli musician Noga Erez and her partner and collaborator, Ori Rousso, over five years of creative work and personal change. The October 7 attacks and the war in Gaza alter the course of the documentary, expanding it from an artist portrait into an examination of identity, cultural boycotts, public pressure and artistic responsibility. Following its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, Noga has continued to reach audiences at international film festivals and draw awards attention. The film will have its Austrian premiere at Vienna’s Stadtkino on August 20 and open in selected cinemas on August 21.

Higher Education
August 13, 2026
New Blavatnik School Programme Equips Leaders to Shape AI Through Co-Creation

The Blavatnik School of Government is launching ‘Leading AI through co-creation', a new executive AI leadership programme equipping non-technical leaders with the knowledge and practical frameworks to develop more effective, sustainable and responsible AI systems through co-creation. This executive AI leadership programme gives non-technical leaders the knowledge and practical frameworks required to accelerate the co-creation of more effective, sustainable and responsible AI systems from the outset. It draws on the real-life lessons of Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, the first global initiative dedicating to harnessing the power of AI for justice. Applications for the first cohort are now open.

Scientific Research
August 11, 2026
3 Yale Women Recognized Among 2026 Women of Innovation Finalists

Morag Grassie, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale, has been named a 2026 Women of Innovation finalist by the Connecticut Technology Council. Recognized in the Academic Innovation and Leadership—Post-Secondary category, Grassie leads the Fund’s work to help translate promising Yale research into life-science innovations. She is also a co-founder of amplifyHERscience, a Yale Ventures program supporting academic founders across the university. The recognition reflects her sustained leadership in strengthening pathways from scientific discovery to real-world impact. Grassie is one of three Yale finalists, alongside Sparkle Malone and Julie Zimmerman, both recognized for their contributions to environmental research and sustainability. Award recipients will be announced at the Women of Innovation ceremony on October 27, 2026.

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