| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Education | The Guardian | UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE WHISTLEBLOWER WHO REPORTED ALLEGED BULLYING WINS EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL | 7 hrs ago |
A University of Cambridge whistleblower, Prof Wyn Evans, has won an employment tribunal against his employer after raising concerns over the alleged bullying of female staff at the Institute of Astronomy. According to Education | The Guardian, Prof Evans reported a 'bad history of misogyny' at the institute. The tribunal judge ruled that the university's investigation into Prof Evans was 'baseless'.
Prof Evans claimed that several female staff members had been mistreated, including one who was 'hounded out of a job' and another who was 'left a frightened woman'. He also alleged that a third staff member had faced 'aggressive professors' at the institute. The tribunal hearing took place in June, and the judge's ruling has now been made public.
The case highlights concerns over workplace bullying and sexism in academic institutions. The outcome of the tribunal is significant, as it upholds the rights of whistleblowers to report misconduct without fear of retaliation.