Editor’s Introduction:
r u p e r t yo u n g e r
Rupert Younger arriving at the Saïd Business School, Oxford
But like almost everything
Wykehamical, there is a
lot going on out of the
public gaze that is both
inspirational and important
in equal measure.
Boys at the school are reminded every day of
the extraordinary beauty of the surroundings,
and the need to balance preservation with
modernisation. I am inspired by the stories of
service, the stories of conviction, and the stories
of innovation that colour these pages. They
speak to a long history of care for others, and
to a deep curiosity and love of learning. For me,
these things not only ensure our sustainability as
a College but underscore our deep commitment
to the future well-being of our wider community,
from the mute swans to the way we design the
College of the future.
I hope you enjoy the stories in these pages
as much as I enjoyed meeting their makers.
Rupert Younger (F, 1979-84) is the co-author
of bestselling books ‘The Reputation Game’ and
‘The Activist Manifesto’, and is Director of Oxford
University’s Centre for Corporate Reputation.
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