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Ewan Kirk appears on A Different Perspective podcast

Dr Ewan Kirk spoke to Nick Searle from Zeus for the A Different Perspective podcast about his career journey, his passion for STEM and his rationale behind founding the Turner Kirk Trust.
The Light a Village project is a great example of the Trust's approach in practice

Philanthropists can have a greater impact if they avoid building dependency on their funding

This blog discusses the Trust's focus on catalytic philanthropy – funding early-stage, innovative projects to prove their impact, rather than creating long-term dependency on donor funding.

Ewan Kirk writes for the Financial Times: AI doesn’t add up if you neglect the mathematicians

In an article for the FT, Ewan Kirk argues that mathematics is the essential foundation for artificial intelligence and that greater recognition and investment in the mathematical community are critical.

12 chaotic hours for good: The Imitation Gamers take Midnight Madness 2025

The Turner Kirk Trust team, 'The Imitation Gamers', navigated London through the night of the 13th-14th September, competing against 17 teams as part of the immersive Midnight Madness 2025 challenge.