Oxford University is looking to raise £500million for its new centre aimed solely at tackling any future pandemics. The Pandemic Sciences Centre will produce research to help governments respond better to outbreaks like Covid-19. Oxford chief Louise Richardson said she hopes the new centre will ensure ‘the world is never caught unprepared again’. Professor Richardson added: ‘The recent pandemic has demonstrated the unique contributions research universities like Oxford can make to pandemic preparedness. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) last week accused ministers of having ‘no plan’ when they closed the schools for lockdown last year.

Source: Daily Mail May 27, 2021 23:00 UTC