A staff group founded at Cambridge in 2023, supporting members facing institutional retaliation.
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Nothing sums up how the UK Establishment works better than this glittering gemstone from ‘Yes, Minster’. Sir Arnold is stepping down as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service. He will not be idle in…
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Professor Wendy Thomson, Vice Chancellor of the University of London, has been suspended. This followed a unanimous decision by the University’s Board of Trustees on 21 May 2025. This action was taken in response to allegations of…
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The candidates for the Chancellorship of Cambridge University have now been announced. They are Dr Ayham Ammora, Mr Ali Azeem, Mr Tony Booth, Lord (John) Browne, Dr Mohamed El-Erian, Dr Mark Mann, Mrs Gina Miller, Lord…
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Thanks to everyone who nominated me for the Chancellorship of Cambridge University The application was delivered in time with over 100 nominations (more than double the required amount). This should at least persuade those who run…
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The Guardian has just published an article on the endemic bullying and harassment in some Cambridge University departments. It is here. Toxicology, Pathology, Cancer Research UK, Oncology, History, Physics, Earth Sciences and Astronomy are named as…
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The position of Chancellor of Cambridge University is vacant following the resignation of Lord Sainsbury of Turville. An election will shortly take place. The role is unpaid and has been seen in recent years as largely…
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(Image Credit: Simon Walker, licensed under Creative Commons) Professor Deborah Prentice, Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University, has offered up ‘Six Tips to Flourish as a Leader‘ in the Times here “1. Don’t let other people frame your…
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From 1 September 2023, the Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University has been the New Zealander, Prof Wendy Larner. During Larner’s tenure as Provost at Victoria University of Wellington (2015–2023), the university faced financial challenges that led…