The University of Oxford has cut ties with the Sackler family, whose wealth derives from opioid drugs, removing their name form a number of positions and buildings, including two galleries in the Ashmolean Museum.
Britain's University of Oxford cut ties with key benefactor the Sackler family, whose wealth derives from addictive opioid drugs and stand accused of helping fuel a U.S. epidemic.
The university said that the move, which was approved by its governing council Monday, had also received the "full support" of the Sackler family.
"Oxford University has undertaken a review of its relationship with the Sackler family and their trusts, including the way their benefactions to the University are recognized," the university said in a statement.
"Following this review, the University has decided that the University buildings, spaces and staff positions using the Sackler name will no longer do so," it said.