Trinity College Head Regrets Ukrainian Relief Fund

Professor Dame Sally Davies, head of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge, has expressed regret for establishing a £250,000 relief fund for Ukrainian students, stating it set a 'precedent' for future conflicts. The fund was created in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but has drawn criticism from pro-Palestinian students who demand similar support following the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite promises to review investments in arms companies linked to Israel, the college has not divested, leading to protests across campuses. Davies acknowledged the double standards perceived by students but maintained that the college would not divest from arms companies, emphasizing a consensus among the administration on this stance. The college's financial support for students from conflict zones has not alleviated student dissatisfaction regarding the lack of specific support for Palestinians. Ongoing debates within the college about its investments and humanitarian responses continue, revealing tensions between institutional policies and student activism.