A Legacy Supporting Women’s Impact The Tannahill Project : Women. Knowledge. Impact.
Through a generous donation from Professor David Jones, an endowment has been established at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ to create a cross‑disciplinary initiative that promotes and celebrates the contributions of women to society and the wider world.
Women have played a significant role throughout the history of the University. Building on this legacy, The Tannahill Project focuses on empowering women now and in the future through a range of activities, including public lectures, research and teaching.
The project is inspired by Dr Mabel Tannahill, the late wife of the donor, who was a highly respected consultant psychiatrist and a leading champion of mental health in Wales.
A Life Dedicated to Service and Learning Dr Mabel Tannahill
Dr Mary Mabel Tannahill was a highly respected consultant psychiatrist, academic and lifelong champion of mental health, social justice and women’s equality. Born in Glasgow in 1932, her life and career spanned Scotland, London and Wales, where she made a lasting contribution to psychiatric practice, medical education and community‑based mental health care.
Dr Tannahill’s work combined clinical excellence with a strong commitment to education, research and international collaboration. She played a significant role in strengthening links between the NHS and universities, helped advance psychiatric services in North Wales, and supported generations of health professionals through teaching, examining and mentorship. Her wider cultural and intellectual interests — including literature, the arts and the promotion of women’s achievements — continue to shape her enduring legacy.
The future is not something that will happen to women — it will be made by them.
— Victoria Bateman