In honour of Sir David Cox, we invite you to join us in commemorating his phenomenal contributions to the advancement of statistics.
Sir David Cox was a leading scientist in the field of statistics whose passion for the subject ignited the intellectual curiosity of generations of students. His wide-ranging contributions included the development of the proportional hazard model and the Cox process, a point process named after him. He became the Warden of Nuffield College (1988 - 1994), an Honorary Fellow (1994 – 2022) and the first-ever recipient of the International Prize of Statistics in 2016. His impact on the academic community is immeasurable, leaving him one of the most important statisticians of all time.
The Department of Statistics are committed to ensuring Sir David’s legacy through initiatives that support the advancement of statistical education and research.
Your generous contributions will establish the Sir David Cox Fund, which will provide critical resources to enhance statistical research, cultivate emerging talent, and fund the teaching of statistics for the next generation. By making a gift today, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of statisticians, who will undoubtedly carry forward Sir David’s commitment to academic excellence.
Together, we can mark Sir David’s legacy in the Department, inspiring future statisticians to reach new heights in the world of academia and beyond.
To make a donation to the Sir David Cox Fund, please visit either our Giving to Statistics page.