Ann Berger

Ann Berger In Audience

Daniel Falkner was a holocaust survivor who settled in the UK following WWII. He went on to become a successful businessman and in his later life became a dedicated supporter of science education. In 2001 he established a PhD scholarship at the Weizmann Institute.

Daniel Falkner’s step-daughter, Ann Berger, continues to manage the Daniel Falkner Charitable Trust on behalf of her family, including the generous ongoing sponsorship of a PhD scholarship at the Weizmann Institute.

Ann Berger also continues the annual tradition started by Daniel Falkner to fund four Israeli students to come to London to take part in the London International Youth Science Festival (LIYSF). This summer programme for approximately 350 students (17-21 years) from around the world allows aspiring young scientists to spend two weeks at Imperial College London hearing lectures from leading scientists, visiting research centres and scientific institutions as well as taking part in social activities around London.

Talking of her commitment to the Weizmann Institute Ann Berger says:

We are proud to have a longstanding relationship with the Institute and it has been wonderful to have been given the opportunity to support so many talented scientists. We have been very fortunate to have made some wonderful friends through our partnership with the Institute and we look forward to supporting the Institute's work for many years to come. The Weizmann is a remarkable place which offers scientists of all nationalities and backgrounds an equal opportunity to study and attain their goals for the benefit of all.” 

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