Academic fear-mongering update

Cambridge University refuses to disclose who donated £5.25 million for research into managing risks of future pandemics

Norman Fenton

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Martin Neil

Mar 26, 2025

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A group of people in a park looking terrified as they run away from a small, harmless kitten sitting innocently on the grass. Their expressions show exaggerated fear, with hands raised and mouths open in shock. The kitten looks confused and unaware of the panic. The scene is bright and cheerful, with a sunny sky and green trees in the background.

27 March 2025 Update: See below for interesting information about the co-Director of the new programme.

We recently reported that Cambridge University announced a major new “initiative to address risks of future engineered pandemics”.

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