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“Retired” academic scientist, breast cancer genomics, University of Cambridge
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Good news, but ...
"These people always hang themselves if given enough rope."
We have never found that to be the case, actually
Bullies in academia almost always prosper
"These people always hang themselves if given enough rope."
We have never found that to be the case, actually
Bullies in academia almost always prosper
Wonderful news about a particularly vile bully getting their comeuppance today.
These people always hang themselves if given enough rope.
These people always hang themselves if given enough rope.
October 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Good news, but ...
"These people always hang themselves if given enough rope."
We have never found that to be the case, actually
Bullies in academia almost always prosper
"These people always hang themselves if given enough rope."
We have never found that to be the case, actually
Bullies in academia almost always prosper
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New blog posting
21percent.org?p=2793
Powerful & distressing diary entries of a victim of academic bullying in a UK university
21percent.org?p=2793
Powerful & distressing diary entries of a victim of academic bullying in a UK university
October 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New blog posting
21percent.org?p=2793
Powerful & distressing diary entries of a victim of academic bullying in a UK university
21percent.org?p=2793
Powerful & distressing diary entries of a victim of academic bullying in a UK university
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"I Loved My Life Until … "
Another bullying survivor at Cambridge University speaks out
21percent.org?p=2837
The more victims who speak out with courage, the safer we all are
Another bullying survivor at Cambridge University speaks out
21percent.org?p=2837
The more victims who speak out with courage, the safer we all are
October 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
"I Loved My Life Until … "
Another bullying survivor at Cambridge University speaks out
21percent.org?p=2837
The more victims who speak out with courage, the safer we all are
Another bullying survivor at Cambridge University speaks out
21percent.org?p=2837
The more victims who speak out with courage, the safer we all are
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It’s essential for health of Universities to foster a culture that is safe, supportive & humane
This means acknowledging how power & vulnerability play out in the real world
We need to stop giving endless benefit of the doubt to the powerful who bully, intimidate & harass
This means acknowledging how power & vulnerability play out in the real world
We need to stop giving endless benefit of the doubt to the powerful who bully, intimidate & harass
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
It’s essential for health of Universities to foster a culture that is safe, supportive & humane
This means acknowledging how power & vulnerability play out in the real world
We need to stop giving endless benefit of the doubt to the powerful who bully, intimidate & harass
This means acknowledging how power & vulnerability play out in the real world
We need to stop giving endless benefit of the doubt to the powerful who bully, intimidate & harass
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International student levy on Universities is opposed by everyone outside Govt
Oxbridge will pass charge on, ensuring international students are drawn more exclusively from the wealthy
Below this, it'll be yet another cut to university budgets, harming staff & domestic students
Oxbridge will pass charge on, ensuring international students are drawn more exclusively from the wealthy
Below this, it'll be yet another cut to university budgets, harming staff & domestic students
Proposal to take cut of international earnings now seen as inevitable after ministers tied idea to reintroduction of maintenance grants. Helen Packer reports
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/delay-reduce-or-ring-fence-whats-plan-b-student-fee-levy
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/delay-reduce-or-ring-fence-whats-plan-b-student-fee-levy
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
International student levy on Universities is opposed by everyone outside Govt
Oxbridge will pass charge on, ensuring international students are drawn more exclusively from the wealthy
Below this, it'll be yet another cut to university budgets, harming staff & domestic students
Oxbridge will pass charge on, ensuring international students are drawn more exclusively from the wealthy
Below this, it'll be yet another cut to university budgets, harming staff & domestic students
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The PricewaterhouseCoopers University is expanding internationally while cutting jobs in Wales
Cardiff University’s new Kazakhstan campus is officially registered under PwC lawyer’s email
Nothing says “world-class university” like outsourcing your integrity 😉
nation.cymru/news/new-con...
Cardiff University’s new Kazakhstan campus is officially registered under PwC lawyer’s email
Nothing says “world-class university” like outsourcing your integrity 😉
nation.cymru/news/new-con...
New concerns over Cardiff University's offshoot in Kazakhstan
Martin Shipton Fresh concerns have been raised about Cardiff University’s recently opened branch campus in Kazakhstan after details of its registration with the Kazakh equivalent of Companies House we...
nation.cymru
October 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The PricewaterhouseCoopers University is expanding internationally while cutting jobs in Wales
Cardiff University’s new Kazakhstan campus is officially registered under PwC lawyer’s email
Nothing says “world-class university” like outsourcing your integrity 😉
nation.cymru/news/new-con...
Cardiff University’s new Kazakhstan campus is officially registered under PwC lawyer’s email
Nothing says “world-class university” like outsourcing your integrity 😉
nation.cymru/news/new-con...
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Chair at Turing Institute Dr Gurr says a third-party probe found whistleblower claims had ‘no substance'
Particularly convincing when half the leadership has resigned, the Charity Commission is investigating & nobody will name the ‘independent’ investigator 😉
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Particularly convincing when half the leadership has resigned, the Charity Commission is investigating & nobody will name the ‘independent’ investigator 😉
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Alan Turing AI boss denies toxic culture accusations
Whistleblowers also accused the charity's leadership of misusing public funds and failing to deliver on its mission.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Chair at Turing Institute Dr Gurr says a third-party probe found whistleblower claims had ‘no substance'
Particularly convincing when half the leadership has resigned, the Charity Commission is investigating & nobody will name the ‘independent’ investigator 😉
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Particularly convincing when half the leadership has resigned, the Charity Commission is investigating & nobody will name the ‘independent’ investigator 😉
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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University HR Directors & Heads of Legal are openly weeping & distraught
Universities are one of the big users of Non Disclosure Agreements to cover up abuse & misconduct
No more, it's stopping
gov.uk/government/n...
Universities are one of the big users of Non Disclosure Agreements to cover up abuse & misconduct
No more, it's stopping
gov.uk/government/n...
October 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
University HR Directors & Heads of Legal are openly weeping & distraught
Universities are one of the big users of Non Disclosure Agreements to cover up abuse & misconduct
No more, it's stopping
gov.uk/government/n...
Universities are one of the big users of Non Disclosure Agreements to cover up abuse & misconduct
No more, it's stopping
gov.uk/government/n...
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Sex, Lies and Senior Faculty
Professor Gropewell & Lustbridge University granted anonymity by Employment Tribunal in a sex harassment case
There are no circumstances in which a university should be using public money to silence victims in this way
21percent.org?p=2819
Professor Gropewell & Lustbridge University granted anonymity by Employment Tribunal in a sex harassment case
There are no circumstances in which a university should be using public money to silence victims in this way
21percent.org?p=2819
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Sex, Lies and Senior Faculty
Professor Gropewell & Lustbridge University granted anonymity by Employment Tribunal in a sex harassment case
There are no circumstances in which a university should be using public money to silence victims in this way
21percent.org?p=2819
Professor Gropewell & Lustbridge University granted anonymity by Employment Tribunal in a sex harassment case
There are no circumstances in which a university should be using public money to silence victims in this way
21percent.org?p=2819
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Oxford Professor dismissed this week from Said Business School for harassment has 'previous'
Soumitra Dutta stood down "abruptly" from Cornell in 2018 -- no reason given😉
Pass the harasser
Who was on Dutta's appointments committee?
@the1752group.bsky.social
www.clearadmit.com/2018/01/john...
Soumitra Dutta stood down "abruptly" from Cornell in 2018 -- no reason given😉
Pass the harasser
Who was on Dutta's appointments committee?
@the1752group.bsky.social
www.clearadmit.com/2018/01/john...
Inaugural Dean of Cornell’s Johnson College of Business Steps Down Abruptly, No Reason Given
Soumitra Dutta, the first-ever S.C. Johnson College of Business dean, resigned abruptly yesterday, and neither the school nor Dutta has provided any reason for his sudden departure, according to a rep...
www.clearadmit.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Oxford Professor dismissed this week from Said Business School for harassment has 'previous'
Soumitra Dutta stood down "abruptly" from Cornell in 2018 -- no reason given😉
Pass the harasser
Who was on Dutta's appointments committee?
@the1752group.bsky.social
www.clearadmit.com/2018/01/john...
Soumitra Dutta stood down "abruptly" from Cornell in 2018 -- no reason given😉
Pass the harasser
Who was on Dutta's appointments committee?
@the1752group.bsky.social
www.clearadmit.com/2018/01/john...
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At Cambridge University, a vengeful Professor made baseless allegations against a whistleblower
A 2 yr investigation followed
It concluded that "unfortunately" there was no evidence
No consequences for those who victimised a whistleblower
Tribunal, 1-28 June 2026, Bury St Edmunds
A 2 yr investigation followed
It concluded that "unfortunately" there was no evidence
No consequences for those who victimised a whistleblower
Tribunal, 1-28 June 2026, Bury St Edmunds
September 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
At Cambridge University, a vengeful Professor made baseless allegations against a whistleblower
A 2 yr investigation followed
It concluded that "unfortunately" there was no evidence
No consequences for those who victimised a whistleblower
Tribunal, 1-28 June 2026, Bury St Edmunds
A 2 yr investigation followed
It concluded that "unfortunately" there was no evidence
No consequences for those who victimised a whistleblower
Tribunal, 1-28 June 2026, Bury St Edmunds
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The Master of St Machiavelli's College:
"I can’t help you if you want to talk about bullying.
Just because you've caught something nasty, why do you have to wander about breathing over everybody?"
#YesMinister was partly inspired by politics at Cambridge Uni
21percent.org?p=2655
"I can’t help you if you want to talk about bullying.
Just because you've caught something nasty, why do you have to wander about breathing over everybody?"
#YesMinister was partly inspired by politics at Cambridge Uni
21percent.org?p=2655
September 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Master of St Machiavelli's College:
"I can’t help you if you want to talk about bullying.
Just because you've caught something nasty, why do you have to wander about breathing over everybody?"
#YesMinister was partly inspired by politics at Cambridge Uni
21percent.org?p=2655
"I can’t help you if you want to talk about bullying.
Just because you've caught something nasty, why do you have to wander about breathing over everybody?"
#YesMinister was partly inspired by politics at Cambridge Uni
21percent.org?p=2655
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“Unfunded hobbyist research” ....
Like the work of the patent officer (third class) at Bern in 1905
Which gave us one of the biggest ever breakthroughs in theoretical physics
Like the work of the patent officer (third class) at Bern in 1905
Which gave us one of the biggest ever breakthroughs in theoretical physics
Malcolm Press is an old friend, but on this I think he’s catastrophically wrong.
“Hobbyist research” is a big part what makes academia attractive to the bright people we need to teach advanced subjects. To write it off is abject surrender of purpose.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
“Hobbyist research” is a big part what makes academia attractive to the bright people we need to teach advanced subjects. To write it off is abject surrender of purpose.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Ministers ‘want to shift funds away from low-quality research’ - Research Professional News
Universities UK president says institutions cannot afford “unfunded hobbyist research”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“Unfunded hobbyist research” ....
Like the work of the patent officer (third class) at Bern in 1905
Which gave us one of the biggest ever breakthroughs in theoretical physics
Like the work of the patent officer (third class) at Bern in 1905
Which gave us one of the biggest ever breakthroughs in theoretical physics
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Allegations of breach of university’s harassment policy by Head of Business School Prof Dutta upheld
One of the multiple sexual harassment cases currently under investigation at University of Oxford
For every case upheld, at least ten remain unpunished
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
One of the multiple sexual harassment cases currently under investigation at University of Oxford
For every case upheld, at least ten remain unpunished
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Oxford’s Business School Names Interim Leader After Dean Resigns
Oxford University has appointed an interim leader for its business school, after its dean, Soumitra Dutta, resigned this week.
www.bloomberg.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Allegations of breach of university’s harassment policy by Head of Business School Prof Dutta upheld
One of the multiple sexual harassment cases currently under investigation at University of Oxford
For every case upheld, at least ten remain unpunished
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
One of the multiple sexual harassment cases currently under investigation at University of Oxford
For every case upheld, at least ten remain unpunished
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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"Vice chancellors job isn't to be liked" says Donna Whitehead, VC of University of Brighton
Mission Accomplished
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Mission Accomplished
t.co/1nHhxU6Nng
September 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"Vice chancellors job isn't to be liked" says Donna Whitehead, VC of University of Brighton
Mission Accomplished
t.co/1nHhxU6Nng
Mission Accomplished
t.co/1nHhxU6Nng
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Response to latest Oxford sexual harassment scandal at Said Business School has been muted
Prioritising victims & whistleblowers rather than the harasser would be a start
Too much pressure from famous universities to hush SH up
21percent.org?p=2666
Prioritising victims & whistleblowers rather than the harasser would be a start
Too much pressure from famous universities to hush SH up
21percent.org?p=2666
September 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Response to latest Oxford sexual harassment scandal at Said Business School has been muted
Prioritising victims & whistleblowers rather than the harasser would be a start
Too much pressure from famous universities to hush SH up
21percent.org?p=2666
Prioritising victims & whistleblowers rather than the harasser would be a start
Too much pressure from famous universities to hush SH up
21percent.org?p=2666
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£40m/yr on shiny buildings, £1.5m/yr for consultants at
University of Leicester
Possible job losses at Education, Chemistry, Geography, Geology & Modern Languages
Who needs staff or courses when you’ve got concrete & PowerPoints?
Strikes begin
www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...
University of Leicester
Possible job losses at Education, Chemistry, Geography, Geology & Modern Languages
Who needs staff or courses when you’ve got concrete & PowerPoints?
Strikes begin
www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...
Three weeks of strikes announced for university staff
Entire degrees could be axed
www.leicestermercury.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
£40m/yr on shiny buildings, £1.5m/yr for consultants at
University of Leicester
Possible job losses at Education, Chemistry, Geography, Geology & Modern Languages
Who needs staff or courses when you’ve got concrete & PowerPoints?
Strikes begin
www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...
University of Leicester
Possible job losses at Education, Chemistry, Geography, Geology & Modern Languages
Who needs staff or courses when you’ve got concrete & PowerPoints?
Strikes begin
www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...
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One of the most rewarding things is when one of your students graduates with a PhD! Congratulations to Dr @allanlui.bsky.social! @caldaslab.bsky.social rejoices!!
September 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
One of the most rewarding things is when one of your students graduates with a PhD! Congratulations to Dr @allanlui.bsky.social! @caldaslab.bsky.social rejoices!!
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Voice of Victim
"Human Resources isn’t just leave, grievances or recruitment
Good HR helps people flourish — and puts their mental wellbeing first
My University's HR does the exact opposite
It actively destroys people & research groups
Nothing kills a university faster than bad HR"
"Human Resources isn’t just leave, grievances or recruitment
Good HR helps people flourish — and puts their mental wellbeing first
My University's HR does the exact opposite
It actively destroys people & research groups
Nothing kills a university faster than bad HR"
August 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Voice of Victim
"Human Resources isn’t just leave, grievances or recruitment
Good HR helps people flourish — and puts their mental wellbeing first
My University's HR does the exact opposite
It actively destroys people & research groups
Nothing kills a university faster than bad HR"
"Human Resources isn’t just leave, grievances or recruitment
Good HR helps people flourish — and puts their mental wellbeing first
My University's HR does the exact opposite
It actively destroys people & research groups
Nothing kills a university faster than bad HR"
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Academia runs on exploitation: stringing along young researchers with low-paid, short-term contracts, selling a false hope of stability of permanent job
This isn’t a career ladder—it’s a treadmill
Everyone loses when young talent is chewed up like this
This isn’t a career ladder—it’s a treadmill
Everyone loses when young talent is chewed up like this
August 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Academia runs on exploitation: stringing along young researchers with low-paid, short-term contracts, selling a false hope of stability of permanent job
This isn’t a career ladder—it’s a treadmill
Everyone loses when young talent is chewed up like this
This isn’t a career ladder—it’s a treadmill
Everyone loses when young talent is chewed up like this
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Deluge of Data Subject Access Requests at Cambridge
University
Trend suggests deep-seated cultural problems — disputes are mishandled, information withheld & the staff use data protection laws as last line of defence
21percent.org?p=2606
Action long overdue
University
Trend suggests deep-seated cultural problems — disputes are mishandled, information withheld & the staff use data protection laws as last line of defence
21percent.org?p=2606
Action long overdue
September 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Deluge of Data Subject Access Requests at Cambridge
University
Trend suggests deep-seated cultural problems — disputes are mishandled, information withheld & the staff use data protection laws as last line of defence
21percent.org?p=2606
Action long overdue
University
Trend suggests deep-seated cultural problems — disputes are mishandled, information withheld & the staff use data protection laws as last line of defence
21percent.org?p=2606
Action long overdue
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Voice of Victim
"We finally got the University to investigate the multiple allegations of sexual harassment of grad students by the Director
The University offered him the choice of retiring or an investigation
Guess what he chose?
He's still around as an emeritus"
"We finally got the University to investigate the multiple allegations of sexual harassment of grad students by the Director
The University offered him the choice of retiring or an investigation
Guess what he chose?
He's still around as an emeritus"
September 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Voice of Victim
"We finally got the University to investigate the multiple allegations of sexual harassment of grad students by the Director
The University offered him the choice of retiring or an investigation
Guess what he chose?
He's still around as an emeritus"
"We finally got the University to investigate the multiple allegations of sexual harassment of grad students by the Director
The University offered him the choice of retiring or an investigation
Guess what he chose?
He's still around as an emeritus"
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With several Newcastle University Council members retiring, Peridot Partners were hired to manage recruitment & deliver the usual suspects: senior execs who run everything else & won’t rock the boat
Council is now “refreshed” — and exactly the same
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
Council is now “refreshed” — and exactly the same
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
Case study: Council Member recruitment | Newcastle University - Peridot
We were delighted to support Newcastle University with the recruitment of new Council Members. Read on to learn more about the process.
www.peridotpartners.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
With several Newcastle University Council members retiring, Peridot Partners were hired to manage recruitment & deliver the usual suspects: senior execs who run everything else & won’t rock the boat
Council is now “refreshed” — and exactly the same
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
Council is now “refreshed” — and exactly the same
www.peridotpartners.co.uk/case-study-c...
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Student complaints at Cambridge University are rising, mostly
from postgrads
Success rate has collapsed from 50% in 2016-2017 to 13% in 2023-2024
This raises questions about whether thresholds for upholding grievances are fair
21percent.org?p=2628
from postgrads
Success rate has collapsed from 50% in 2016-2017 to 13% in 2023-2024
This raises questions about whether thresholds for upholding grievances are fair
21percent.org?p=2628
September 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Student complaints at Cambridge University are rising, mostly
from postgrads
Success rate has collapsed from 50% in 2016-2017 to 13% in 2023-2024
This raises questions about whether thresholds for upholding grievances are fair
21percent.org?p=2628
from postgrads
Success rate has collapsed from 50% in 2016-2017 to 13% in 2023-2024
This raises questions about whether thresholds for upholding grievances are fair
21percent.org?p=2628
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Whistleblowers lacked protection at the University of Limerick
Conflicts of interest were widespread
Those accused often investigated their own complaints
Sounds like Cambridge University
Employment Tribunal at Bury St Edmunds 1-28 June 2026 on whistleblowing
www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...
Conflicts of interest were widespread
Those accused often investigated their own complaints
Sounds like Cambridge University
Employment Tribunal at Bury St Edmunds 1-28 June 2026 on whistleblowing
www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...
University of Limerick whistleblowers were penalised for speaking out, report finds
Whistleblowers were “maligned”, “penalised” and subject to “appalling” treatment at the University of Limerick (UL), an independent review of protected disclosures has found.
www.independent.ie
September 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Whistleblowers lacked protection at the University of Limerick
Conflicts of interest were widespread
Those accused often investigated their own complaints
Sounds like Cambridge University
Employment Tribunal at Bury St Edmunds 1-28 June 2026 on whistleblowing
www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...
Conflicts of interest were widespread
Those accused often investigated their own complaints
Sounds like Cambridge University
Employment Tribunal at Bury St Edmunds 1-28 June 2026 on whistleblowing
www.independent.ie/irish-news/u...