University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal
Summary
A professor at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy has accused the university of allowing bullying and mistreatment of women. He claims whistleblowers who raised concerns faced retaliation, but the university denies these accusations.Key Facts
- Professor Wyn Evans made claims of misogyny and ongoing bullying at the Institute of Astronomy.
- Evans says some female employees were harassed, scared, or forced to leave their jobs.
- He raised concerns about the treatment of Dr. Gudrun Tausch-Pebody, who was given an end-of-contract notice despite available funding.
- Dr. Tausch-Pebody described her treatment as psychological torture and credited Evans for supporting her.
- The university denies the allegations and calls Evans’ claims a personal vendetta against the department’s director.
- Evans and others who spoke up faced grievances from the institute’s director, Professor Richard McMahon.
- The university dismissed the complaints made by McMahon against Evans and two other professors due to lack of evidence.
- The dispute led to legal actions and affected the research group’s work and stability.
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