Cambridge University sacks researcher linked to far-right

An investigation found Noah Carl had produced works inciting 'racial and religious hatred'

People walk into Cambridge University in eastern England. Reuters

Cambridge University has sacked a researcher accused of hiding alleged links with the far-right.

Noah Carl had his post terminated by St Edmunds College after students raised concerns about his connections and writing “problematic work” inciting “racial and religious hatred”.

An investigation by the university followed and had found that Mr Carl “had put a body of work into the public domain that did not comply with established criteria for research ethics and integrity”.

“There was a serious risk that Dr Carl’s appointment could lead, directly or indirectly, to the College being used as a platform to promote views that could incite racial or religious hatred, and bring the College into disrepute,” Matthew Bullock, master of St Edmunds College, said in a statement.

“The panel also noted that the way in which Dr Carl has conducted himself with regard to his publications and the ideas he has expressed have had a detrimental effect on the atmosphere within the College with feelings of hurt, betrayal, anger and disbelief that the College could be associated with such views,” Mr Bullock added.

The university said it apologised “unreservedly” and stressed that “diversity and inclusivity are fundamental values of the College and we abhor racism and religious hatred.”

Mr Carl reportedly attended a conference in London discussing “race intelligence” and eugenics.

His position at Cambridge University allowed him to dine at the college and accommodation allowances in a paid position for three years.

Cambridge University made headlines earlier this week after it announced on Tuesday its intention to investigate potential links to slavery.

A two-year inquiry will look to establish whether one of the world’s oldest universities reinforced ideas about race prominent between the 18th and 20th centuries now “repugnant in the 21st century”.

Investigations will be made on whether Cambridge University benefited financially, or through other gifts, that perpetuated slavery.