ASH compiled the Press coverage relating to Dr Richard Smith's resignation from Nottingham University over their acceptance of money from BAT. Links were correct at time of publication.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 17/05/2001
University funding & the tobacco industry
In December 2000 Nottingham University accepted £3.8milion in funding from British American Tobacco. The university was internationally condemned and several researchers and professors resigned over the issue. Tobacco industry funding of universities around the world continues to be an issue.
Press coverage of Richard Smith's resignation
ASH compiled the Press coverage relating to Dr Richard Smith's resignation from Nottingham University over their acceptance of money from BAT. Links were correct at time of publication.
ASH compiled the Press coverage relating to Dr Richard Smith's resignation from Nottingham University over their acceptance of money from BAT. Links were correct at time of publication.
Leaflet handed out by Nottingham University students
Along with the Press release by Students for Action on Smoking and Health (SASH) this leaflet was handed to Nottingham University students as part of their protect against accepting money for research from British American Tobacco.
Along with the Press release by Students for Action on Smoking and Health (SASH) this leaflet was handed to Nottingham University students as part of their protect against accepting money for research from British American Tobacco.
Author: Students for Action on Smoking and Health Published By: SASH Published : 16/03/2001
Students to picket Nottingham University as Red Face Day follows Red Nose Day
Press Release by Student for Action on Smoking and Health (SASH). University of Nottingham student campaigners with red faces will force the university to confront their embarrassing decision to take £3.8m for a school of ethics.
Press Release by Student for Action on Smoking and Health (SASH). University of Nottingham student campaigners with red faces will force the university to confront their embarrassing decision to take £3.8m for a school of ethics.
Author: Students for Action on Smoking and Health Published By: SASH Published : 16/03/2001
Students for Action on Smoking and Health urges boycott of Nottingham University
Students for Action on Smoking and Health (SASH) in a press release urges a boycott of Nottingham University asking how open is the University about their links to British American Tobacco. The press release that was sent to over 100 student newspapers and radio stations.
Students for Action on Smoking and Health (SASH) in a press release urges a boycott of Nottingham University asking how open is the University about their links to British American Tobacco. The press release that was sent to over 100 student newspapers and radio stations.
Author: Students for Action on Smoking and Health Published By: SASH Published : 11/03/2001
Thorax Editorial: Nottingham University and BAT
John Britton's editorial comment condemns the decision to take money from a tobacco firm as it is an attempt by BAT in an attempt to gain credibility and respectability for an industry that is fundamentally unethical
John Britton's editorial comment condemns the decision to take money from a tobacco firm as it is an attempt by BAT in an attempt to gain credibility and respectability for an industry that is fundamentally unethical
Author: John Britton Published By: Thorax Published : 28/02/2001
Nottingham University condemned internationally
These are just a few samples of over 40 letters of protest that have been sent to the Vice Chancellor by the international academic and health community. 29 December 2000
These are just a few samples of over 40 letters of protest that have been sent to the Vice Chancellor by the international academic and health community. 29 December 2000
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 28/12/2000
ASH replies to Sir Collin Campbell
ASH shows that, despite Sir Collin Campbell's claim to the contrary, the BAT donation violates the guidance and protocol on tobacco funding. 21 December 2000
ASH shows that, despite Sir Collin Campbell's claim to the contrary, the BAT donation violates the guidance and protocol on tobacco funding. 21 December 2000
Author: Clive Bates Published By: ASH Published : 20/12/2000
ASH Letter in protest against the University of Nottingham accepting BAT sponsorship
ASH's letter to Sir Colin Campbell, the Vice Chancellor of Nottingham University and defender of the decision to take this 'blood money'. We outline why BAT is one of the world's most irresponsible and anti-social companies and asks him to think again.
ASH's letter to Sir Colin Campbell, the Vice Chancellor of Nottingham University and defender of the decision to take this 'blood money'. We outline why BAT is one of the world's most irresponsible and anti-social companies and asks him to think again.
Author: ASH Published By: ASH Published : 07/12/2000
BBC: Student's snub over 'tobacco money'
A top Nottingham University Student turned down an award in the tobacco cash row. 14 December 2000
A top Nottingham University Student turned down an award in the tobacco cash row. 14 December 2000
BBC news article: Call to boycott tobacco University
Report in the BBC over students being urged to boycott Nottingham University for accepting money from British American Tobacco. 15 March 2001
Report in the BBC over students being urged to boycott Nottingham University for accepting money from British American Tobacco. 15 March 2001
Tobacco Industry Pressure Group backs Nottingham University
4 February 2001: FOREST, the tobacco industry pressure group, awards Nottingham University with an "intellectual bravery award"
4 February 2001: FOREST, the tobacco industry pressure group, awards Nottingham University with an "intellectual bravery award"
University torn apart by tobacco donation
A report by Sarah Cassidy in The Independent on the negative impact that taking donations from British American Tobacco has had on Nottingham University. 19 June 2001[Note: no longer online]
A report by Sarah Cassidy in The Independent on the negative impact that taking donations from British American Tobacco has had on Nottingham University. 19 June 2001[Note: no longer online]
Nottingham University press release
Nottingham University Press Release: Business School to establish International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility. With funding from British American Tobacco. 4 December 2000
Nottingham University Press Release: Business School to establish International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility. With funding from British American Tobacco. 4 December 2000
Nottingham feels damaged by tobacco links
Survey finds that over 85% of Nottingham University academics believe that the decision to take money from BAT has damaged their reputation. 10 January 2001.
Survey finds that over 85% of Nottingham University academics believe that the decision to take money from BAT has damaged their reputation. 10 January 2001.
BMJ Editor to resign from Nottingham University?
Students protesting at open days, staff resigning, reputation damaged and now the British Medical Journal has polled on two questions: 1) Should Nottingham University return the money to BAT? 2) Should Richard Smith resign as professor of medical journalism if it doesn't? Over 1000 people voted. 14 May 2001
Students protesting at open days, staff resigning, reputation damaged and now the British Medical Journal has polled on two questions: 1) Should Nottingham University return the money to BAT? 2) Should Richard Smith resign as professor of medical journalism if it doesn't? Over 1000 people voted. 14 May 2001
BMJ: Should Nottingham give back its tobacco money?
Arguments for and against Nottingham University giving back it's money received from British American Tobacco. 5 May 2001
Arguments for and against Nottingham University giving back it's money received from British American Tobacco. 5 May 2001
BMJ Editorial: The ethics of the cash register: taking tobacco research dollars
Editorial by Simon Chapman and Stan Shatenstein in the British Medical Journal on the ethics of accepting tobacco industry funded research dollars. 15 December 2000
Editorial by Simon Chapman and Stan Shatenstein in the British Medical Journal on the ethics of accepting tobacco industry funded research dollars. 15 December 2000
MEP quits Tobacco University
Mel Read, an East Midland's Member of the European Parliament, joins the exodus of local and national luminaries leaving the 'Tobacco University'. 15 June 2001
Mel Read, an East Midland's Member of the European Parliament, joins the exodus of local and national luminaries leaving the 'Tobacco University'. 15 June 2001
BMJ: Rapid response letters on whether the Editor should resign
Letters from a wide range of academics and health professionals on whether BMJ editor Richard Smith should resign from his Chair post at Nottingham University. 4 May 2001.
Letters from a wide range of academics and health professionals on whether BMJ editor Richard Smith should resign from his Chair post at Nottingham University. 4 May 2001.
The Economist examines the ethics of taking tobacco money
"Does money corrupt science?" This well balanced article examines the ongoing saga at Nottingham University. 17 May 2001
"Does money corrupt science?" This well balanced article examines the ongoing saga at Nottingham University. 17 May 2001
BMJ Editor turns his back on Tobacco University
Richard Smith's comment piece on why he resigned from Nottingham University. 21 May 2001
Richard Smith's comment piece on why he resigned from Nottingham University. 21 May 2001
'BAT: Smuggler of Death'
International magazine names British American Tobacco as one of the top 10 worst corporations for 2000 for its role in tobacco smuggling. 28 December 2000.
International magazine names British American Tobacco as one of the top 10 worst corporations for 2000 for its role in tobacco smuggling. 28 December 2000.
Reply by Sir Colin Campbell
Nottingham's response to ASH arguing that the BAT donation complies with guidance and a protocol endorsed by Cancer Research Campaign. 14 December 2000
Photo credit: Nottingham University
