Samia Burridge, Sponsor Scientific.
Philanthropic giving is at the heart of the success of Cambridge University – the fourth oldest University in the world. As a response to the pandemic in 2020, it announced the Cambridge Covid-19 Research Fund (to better diagnose, treat and stop the virus) plus a hardship fund (for students impacted by the pandemic). Their appeal pages explain that while funds will be directed to where they are needed most, this will include using funds to accelerate research including immunology, epidemiology and “communicating to assist public understanding”. They are seeking donations of any size from the public and alumni.