The Richard Terry Memorial Scholarship has been set up to provide support for talented Humanities students wishing to study at Northumbria University. It commemorates Northumbria academic, Professor Richard Terry, whose teaching and mentorship inspired many of his colleagues and students during his 13 years at the University.

Richard was a passionate literary scholar, renowned within the field of Eighteenth Century Studies.

During his time at Northumbria, he served as Head of Humanities, Associate Dean for Research, and academic lead for Arts and Humanities Research Council Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Partnership.

This scholarship would have been very close to Richard’s heart as he was passionate about his work and enjoyed nurturing young talent and seeing others discover a shared interest at the start of their academic journey.

His wife, Carol, and his wider family believe the scholarship provides a fitting legacy and they are excited about the opportunity it presents. Richard would have shared a strong desire to see students from under-represented groups get the opportunity to study at Northumbria and ensure that financial barriers, such as reduced government funding, fear of debt and low family income, are not the deciding factors when choosing to study.

"Richard Terry was a hugely influential figure in the development of Northumbria University. Richard was not only an important scholar, but a brilliant mentor to younger colleagues. He was as ambitious for them as he was for the University, and he helped shape the research intensive modern university that we have become. We are proud to be able to pay tribute to him in this way."

Professor Tom Lawson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

“Marking Richard’s memory through this scholarship is important to us at Northumbria. Richard was a champion of the Humanities within the institution and beyond. He inspired students and colleagues alike to pursue their studies with the same curiosity, enthusiasm and rigour that he brought to his own research. This scholarship allows us to continue that inspiration, by supporting the next generation of Humanities scholars to succeed in pursuing their passion.” 

Professor Katherine Baxter, Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor in Arts, Design and Social Sciences