Dr. Michèle Denise
@psychscientist.bsky.social
“That’s the annoying thing for superheroes, it looks weird on a CV“ 🥹❤️
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“Seven women told Bloomberg about alleged rapes or sexual assaults across the university in the past five years, while more than 30 described direct experiences of harassment or bullying over the past 20 years.”
But the truth will always out. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
Here is the full article from Bloomberg:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Here is the full article from Bloomberg:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“Seven women told Bloomberg about alleged rapes or sexual assaults across the university in the past five years, while more than 30 described direct experiences of harassment or bullying over the past 20 years.”
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Oxford University’s Prof Miles Hewstone led Department's Athena SWAN application from 2012–2014☹️
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Oxford University’s Prof Miles Hewstone led Department's Athena SWAN application from 2012–2014☹️
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
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MP to challenge Oxford University Vice Chancellor over sexual harassment failings
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Oxford MP to Question University’s Leader Over Harassment Record
A UK politician will ask the University of Oxford’s leader about its handling of sexual harassment complaints, after a Bloomberg investigation found the institution had repeatedly been slow to act aga...
www.bloomberg.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
MP to challenge Oxford University Vice Chancellor over sexual harassment failings
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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A thorough investigation into the many ways in which Oxford has failed students and junior academics assaulted by male sexual predators, featuring cases in Balliol, New College, Said Business School and the Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI
By Katherine Griffiths
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
By Katherine Griffiths
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A thorough investigation into the many ways in which Oxford has failed students and junior academics assaulted by male sexual predators, featuring cases in Balliol, New College, Said Business School and the Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI
By Katherine Griffiths
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
By Katherine Griffiths
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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As an undergraduate placement student, when I was working at Oxford, I was (gently) discouraged from working with Miles Hewstone. Back then, I didn't fully know why, but I'm grateful for the solidarity expressed from those more aware of his harassment. Whisper networks in academia are invaluable.
One of the giants of social psychology was a serial sexual harasser.
This new report reveals how Miles Hewstone touched, bullied, and sexual harassed numerous women during his 18 years at the University of Oxford. It's amazing how often bullying and sexual harassment go together in academia.
This new report reveals how Miles Hewstone touched, bullied, and sexual harassed numerous women during his 18 years at the University of Oxford. It's amazing how often bullying and sexual harassment go together in academia.
November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As an undergraduate placement student, when I was working at Oxford, I was (gently) discouraged from working with Miles Hewstone. Back then, I didn't fully know why, but I'm grateful for the solidarity expressed from those more aware of his harassment. Whisper networks in academia are invaluable.
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Pretty grim on sexual harassment and misconduct in Oxford University. A lot of unpleasant findings here
(Oxford uni mutuals, its subscriber-only but ironically you can read it via the uni’s VPN)
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
(Oxford uni mutuals, its subscriber-only but ironically you can read it via the uni’s VPN)
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Pretty grim on sexual harassment and misconduct in Oxford University. A lot of unpleasant findings here
(Oxford uni mutuals, its subscriber-only but ironically you can read it via the uni’s VPN)
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
(Oxford uni mutuals, its subscriber-only but ironically you can read it via the uni’s VPN)
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Sexual harassment in academia and systemic failure to act. Calling out Miles Hewstone's sexual misconduct at Oxford:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Sexual harassment in academia and systemic failure to act. Calling out Miles Hewstone's sexual misconduct at Oxford:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Bloomberg podcast with Katherine Griffiths on sexual harassment at Oxford University.
#AcademicSky #UKHE
#AcademicSky #UKHE
Harassment Concerns at Oxford Went Unaddressed for Years
Podcast Episode · Big Take · 11/21/2025 · 21m
podcasts.apple.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Bloomberg podcast with Katherine Griffiths on sexual harassment at Oxford University.
#AcademicSky #UKHE
#AcademicSky #UKHE
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Oxford Professor Miles Hewstone — exposed for sexual misconduct — remains a Fellow of the BritishAcademy
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Oxford Professor Miles Hewstone — exposed for sexual misconduct — remains a Fellow of the BritishAcademy
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
We all can commit to protect young, promising, and vulnerable colleagues against sexual harassment and power abuse, current Chair of the International Contact Research Network Prof. Stefania Paolini says.
contactresearch.substack.com/p/icrn-respo...
contactresearch.substack.com/p/icrn-respo...
ICRN response to evidence of abuse within our community
In this letter, our Chair and Executive Committee share their reflections and commitments following the reporting of sexual abuse within our field.
contactresearch.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
We all can commit to protect young, promising, and vulnerable colleagues against sexual harassment and power abuse, current Chair of the International Contact Research Network Prof. Stefania Paolini says.
contactresearch.substack.com/p/icrn-respo...
contactresearch.substack.com/p/icrn-respo...
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So fucked up. It's been disheartening to learn how many have been affected by his long history of harassment. I only learnt about this at the end of my studies, and only thanks to colleagues who broke the department's request to be silent about it.
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
So fucked up. It's been disheartening to learn how many have been affected by his long history of harassment. I only learnt about this at the end of my studies, and only thanks to colleagues who broke the department's request to be silent about it.
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"Five people said they left Oxford in order to get away from Hewstone."
Appalling.
Appalling.
This—on my former university, department, and advisor—is harrowing but required reading for all social psychologists. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Five people said they left Oxford in order to get away from Hewstone."
Appalling.
Appalling.
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My wife was sexually harassed by Miles Hewstone as a phd student. He was still asked to review her (and other women he harassed) for jobs and promotions. This is so fucked up.
Thankfully, she and many other women testified against him and something was finally done. This is her take on his case:
Thankfully, she and many other women testified against him and something was finally done. This is her take on his case:
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
My wife was sexually harassed by Miles Hewstone as a phd student. He was still asked to review her (and other women he harassed) for jobs and promotions. This is so fucked up.
Thankfully, she and many other women testified against him and something was finally done. This is her take on his case:
Thankfully, she and many other women testified against him and something was finally done. This is her take on his case:
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knowing many directly affected, I personally asked some senior male colleagues to speak out about this during my earlier years as a professor, as i felt too vulnerable due to my stage of career.. it was shocking how much this was 'common knowledge' among women and how few male colleagues knew 😔
More voices from those also affected by Miles Hewstone‘s behavior, hitting walls when trying to be heard. Katherine Griffiths from @bloomberg.com gave everyone a voice that can no longer be silenced.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
November 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
knowing many directly affected, I personally asked some senior male colleagues to speak out about this during my earlier years as a professor, as i felt too vulnerable due to my stage of career.. it was shocking how much this was 'common knowledge' among women and how few male colleagues knew 😔
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If academic misconduct isn’t dealt with properly, it escalates & problems become larger
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
If academic misconduct isn’t dealt with properly, it escalates & problems become larger
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
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I can’t imagine what it was like to be a victim of Hewstone, but I recognise how important this article is for the women he harassed. At the same time, I’m shaken that our community stayed silent for so long. I have deep respect for the women who exposed his wrongdoing.
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I can’t imagine what it was like to be a victim of Hewstone, but I recognise how important this article is for the women he harassed. At the same time, I’m shaken that our community stayed silent for so long. I have deep respect for the women who exposed his wrongdoing.
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What I found especially shocking was a comment from a senior professor who knew details: “But he’s stopped now, so you’re both fine, right?” (He also started new collaborations with Miles Hewstone when he was on his way out of Oxford). Insulting.
November 20, 2025 at 8:13 AM
What I found especially shocking was a comment from a senior professor who knew details: “But he’s stopped now, so you’re both fine, right?” (He also started new collaborations with Miles Hewstone when he was on his way out of Oxford). Insulting.
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Great news: finally Miles Hewstone is exposed. I stopped citing him years ago, I warned friends/colleagues when I saw them publishing together, I informed as many people as possible about him. We all did. Had this piece been published 15 years ago, everyone would have already known. Shame on Oxford.
"Multiple men have remained in senior roles at Oxford for months or years after allegations of sexual misconduct emerged against them, Bloomberg found in a nine-month investigation based on interviews with almost 50 people as well as documents and other records."
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Great news: finally Miles Hewstone is exposed. I stopped citing him years ago, I warned friends/colleagues when I saw them publishing together, I informed as many people as possible about him. We all did. Had this piece been published 15 years ago, everyone would have already known. Shame on Oxford.
More voices from those also affected by Miles Hewstone‘s behavior, hitting walls when trying to be heard. Katherine Griffiths from @bloomberg.com gave everyone a voice that can no longer be silenced.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
More voices from those also affected by Miles Hewstone‘s behavior, hitting walls when trying to be heard. Katherine Griffiths from @bloomberg.com gave everyone a voice that can no longer be silenced.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Oxford has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found. Read The Big Take: bloom.bg/4phDcuD
📷: Carlotta Cardana
📷: Carlotta Cardana
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Oxford has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found. Read The Big Take: bloom.bg/4phDcuD
📷: Carlotta Cardana
📷: Carlotta Cardana
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Another case of a long-term sexual harassment, bullying, and retaliation scandal going on for decades under the eyes of elite institutions, this time, Oxford, cos "genius" is an excuse for rape culture
The name is Miles Hewstone. He has many honorary positions
What is wrong with social psych?
The name is Miles Hewstone. He has many honorary positions
What is wrong with social psych?
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Another case of a long-term sexual harassment, bullying, and retaliation scandal going on for decades under the eyes of elite institutions, this time, Oxford, cos "genius" is an excuse for rape culture
The name is Miles Hewstone. He has many honorary positions
What is wrong with social psych?
The name is Miles Hewstone. He has many honorary positions
What is wrong with social psych?
Reposted by Dr. Michèle Denise
Grim reading as someone who was taken in by Hewstone’s “charming public persona”.
One of the giants of social psychology was a serial sexual harasser.
This new report reveals how Miles Hewstone touched, bullied, and sexual harassed numerous women during his 18 years at the University of Oxford. It's amazing how often bullying and sexual harassment go together in academia.
This new report reveals how Miles Hewstone touched, bullied, and sexual harassed numerous women during his 18 years at the University of Oxford. It's amazing how often bullying and sexual harassment go together in academia.
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Grim reading as someone who was taken in by Hewstone’s “charming public persona”.
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Miles Hewstone - once a respected and influential social psychologist (and editor of the British Journal of Social Psychology).
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Miles Hewstone - once a respected and influential social psychologist (and editor of the British Journal of Social Psychology).
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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But the truth will always out. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
Here is the full article from Bloomberg:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Here is the full article from Bloomberg:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
But the truth will always out. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.
Here is the full article from Bloomberg:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Here is the full article from Bloomberg:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...