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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Geraldine McKelvie and Felix Armstrong

Cambridge university accused of ‘obfuscation’ over arms investment

Students at an encampment on the grounds of Cambridge University
The fund was thrown into the spotlight after students staged a pro-Palestine encampment outside King’s College in 2024. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Cambridge academics have accused the university of “maximal obfuscation” in a row over its £4bn investment fund and how it profits from investing in arms manufacturers.

The university’s governing body is expected to meet on Monday to consider a report on its financial ties to the defence sector, but some senior staff have said investments cannot be properly scrutinised because the institution has not been transparent about the companies involved.

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