Cambridge University Faces Backlash Over Proposed Training Programme for Saudi Defence Ministry

Grace Kim, Education Correspondent
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The University of Cambridge is under scrutiny following its plans to provide training for staff in Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry. Families of two scholars currently facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia have urged the institution to reconsider this partnership, citing concerns over the country’s human rights record and the implications of legitimising its leadership.

Opposition from Families of Imprisoned Scholars

The appeal comes from the sons of Hassan Farhan al-Maliki and Salman al-Odah, both

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Grace Kim covers education policy, from early years through to higher education and skills training. With a background as a secondary school teacher in Manchester, she brings firsthand classroom experience to her reporting. Her investigations into school funding disparities and academy trust governance have prompted official inquiries and policy reviews.
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