Our Service of Thanksgiving

Each year, generous individuals donate their bodies to the University, enabling high-quality teaching and research for students and healthcare professionals.

Every spring, we host a Service of Thanksgiving to honour these donors who have made such a meaningful contribution to future generations.

We gather at the Victoria Gallery and Museum to remember these remarkable individuals. This service provides a moment for reflection and gratitude, acknowledging the profound impact these donors have made on the education of future healthcare professionals.

You can watch videos featuring family members, staff, and students sharing their thoughts about our donors' extraordinary gifts on our Silent Teacher webpage.

Share your memories and tributes

Before our Service of Thanksgiving, we invite everyone to share messages of appreciation for those who chose to donate their bodies to medical science.

Relatives and friend of of donors share their reflections alongside notes from students and staff. These messages may include memories of their loved ones or thoughts about the donation's impact. Together, they show how body donation provides students and researchers with essential learning opportunities that develop their skills and advance research, ultimately improving healthcare for everyone. Leave a message of your own.