125th
125th
Celebrate 125 years of the BSR
For 125 years, the British School at Rome (BSR) has been a beacon of cultural exchange, research excellence, and artistic innovation.
Founded in 1901, the BSR has supported generations of scholars, artists, architects, writers, and researchers at formative moments in their careers. From archaeology and history to visual art, architecture, and literature, the BSR has fostered interdisciplinary dialogue, groundbreaking research, and creative work that resonates far beyond Rome.
125 Years of Impact
Since its inception, the BSR has supported thousands of British and international residents, offering unparalleled access to Rome’s cultural and intellectual world across disciplines:
Visual artists and architects, creating work in dialogue with Rome’s layered history and contemporary challenges
Historians and archaeologists, uncovering insights that deepen our understanding of the past and inform the future
Writers and researchers, producing literature and scholarship with global reach
This diversity makes the BSR a rare incubator of ideas — a place where collaboration thrives across boundaries of discipline, nationality, and practice, and where emerging talent is given the time, space, and community to develop.
Help Shape the Next 125 Years
At a time when funding for the arts and humanities is under increasing pressure, the work of the BSR is more vital than ever. We provide the conditions for creative and academic work that addresses urgent global questions — from urbanism and sustainability to cultural identity, dialogue, and diplomacy.
The Difference Your Support Can Make
£50 could support the digitisation of an original architectural drawing or an artist’s engraving for access to all; or the conservation of an archaeological artefact
£125 could support the purchase of a set of tools for a fine artist; or contribute to the care of our beautiful gardens, including the welfare of our resident family of cats
£250 could create a bursary for one of our courses to support a student; or cover the costs of scientific dating an archaeological find
£500 could support the conservation of an item from the special collections; or the placement of a student on an archaeological excavation
OR you may choose to donate £1901 to celebrate the year the BSR was founded; as an example, the refurbishment of one bedroom costs in the region of £2,000
Other ways to support
Renew your membership, upgrade your support or join us as a member or as a patron: see Memberships
Name a fellow – contact development@bsrome.it
Leave a legacy – more info here
Why Your Support Matters
While the BSR’s reputation is world-class, its resources are limited.
Your contribution will help us to:
Retain and expand research excellence by funding residencies for emerging and established scholars
Champion creativity by supporting artists and architects to create and exhibit new work
Preserve heritage through archaeological research and conservation projects across Italy
Enhance access and inclusion, opening doors to a more diverse community of researchers and creatives
Provide state-of-the-art studios and research facilities
Support public engagement through exhibitions, lectures, publications, and outreach programmes
Build our endowment, securing the long-term future of the BSR
Without philanthropic support, these transformative opportunities risk being out of reach for many talented individuals.
Our 125th logo
Our anniversary logo reflects both our history and our future. Rooted in a proud legacy and looking forward with confidence, this logo signals renewal, openness, and our continued commitment to shaping global conversations through the arts and humanities.
The logo was designed by Hardeep Dhindsa, Leverhulme Study Abroad Scholar at BSR in 2023, a researcher and graphic designer whose work draws extensively on the history and architecture of the BSR.
