World Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read

University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal

Professor alleges Institute of Astronomy has a ‘bad history of misogyny’ and staff were mistreatedThe University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal.The claim, brought by a professor of astrophy...

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by Daisy Ayliffe

University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal

Professor alleges Institute of Astronomy has a ‘bad history of misogyny’ and staff were mistreated

The University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal.

The claim, brought by a professor of astrophysics, Wyn Evans, also alleges the University of Cambridge has retaliated against whistleblowers.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Daisy Ayliffe.

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