Cambridge yesterday sparked controversy after it emerged it is negotiating with United Arab Emirates over a potential £400million partnership. The proposed UAE-Cambridge Innovation Institute would be a collaboration between the university and 'several educational, governmental and corporate partners' in the UAE. The University and College Union (UCU), which represents academics and support staff, accused the UAE of attempting to 'launder its reputation' and said it would be 'shameful' if Cambridge were 'willing to be used in this way'. 'It would be shameful if the University of Cambridge were willing to be used in this way. A Cambridge University spokesman said last night: 'These are talks regarding a potential partnership and no details have been finalised.'

Source: Daily Mail July 07, 2021 21:26 UTC