To start with; this is not an accusation but notes on rumours Bristol University will not respond to.
I have repeatedly asked Bristol University for access to its now defunct mammal group (led by Prof. Stephen Harris) papers on foxes. I either get silence or am told that I do not qualify for such access. The British Fox Study started in 1976 and continues today which, obviously, is far longer than the Bristol Uni study.
Most of the old Uni study data featured in books by Prof. Harris but a great deal remains archived (IF we believe what has been written).
Who funds Bristol University ?
- UK Government & Research Councils: Funding for research and infrastructure comes through bodies like the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC), and Research England.
- Tuition Fees: Income from UK and international student fees, managed through student finance systems.
- Endowments & Donations: The university holds numerous endowment funds established by benefactors, which are invested ethically to support research and scholarships. Approximately £70m held in endowments.
- Alumni & Philanthropy: Support for research and entrepreneurship is provided by donations from alumni and friends.
- Industry Partners: Research grants and collaborations with external commercial organizations.
My interest lies in the fact that over a period of 10 years I have received emails/messages from
people who worked at or were connected with Bristol University. Each one notes that "it was
claimed" that the mammal study introduced mange (which killed approximately 95% of the Bristol
urban fox population.
The Mammal Group noted that for an "unknown reason" one of their radio collared study foxes
suddenly left the City. And "suddenly" it re-appeared and had mange which was studied as it
spread throughout the fox population. Each of the people who contacted me stated that this was work
funded by a UK government office to see how fast a disease/virus *such as rabies) could spread
throughout urban fox populations.
I asked Bristol University to refute the claim and release any data gathered on such a major
outbreak that almost wiped out foxes in the City. They have refused on every occasion which,
obviously, means that the rumours and suspicions continue.
WHY the silence?
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