{"id":2253,"date":"2025-06-20T10:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/21percent.org\/?p=2253"},"modified":"2025-06-20T10:11:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:11:01","slug":"a-university-ombudsman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/21percent.org\/?p=2253","title":{"rendered":"A University Ombudsman ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We publish a request sent to fellow candidates on the creation of a University Ombudsman by Prof Wyn Evans. Any responses received before 5th July will be published without emendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019m honoured to stand alongside such a distinguished group of candidates for the Chancellorship of the University of Cambridge, and I look forward to an open, thoughtful debate about the future of our institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of that conversation, I invite you to comment on a proposal I believe is urgently needed: the establishment of an independent University Ombudsman with the authority to investigate serious misconduct and abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many, Cambridge represents a dream fulfilled \u2014 a place of learning, discovery, and excellence. But for some, it becomes a place of fear. From Nobel laureates to postdocs, lecturers to professional services staff, too many members of our community feel unsafe or unheard. That must change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we wish to honour the office of Chancellor, we must also commit to transparency, accountability, and justice. Misconduct cannot be allowed to go unaddressed. That\u2019s why I am calling for a fully independent Ombudsman \u2014 one empowered to act swiftly, fairly, and with real authority. With 21% of staff facing serious issues each year, this is not a luxury \u2014 it\u2019s a necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I urge my fellow candidates to support this proposal and to pledge proper funding for the Ombudsman\u2019s office. From day one, the next Chancellor must demonstrate a commitment to meaningful reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I welcome your thoughts, and would be grateful to receive any response by Saturday 5th July (just ahead of voting). I will publish all replies, unedited, on the 21 Group website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As this is a Single Transferable Vote (STV) election, I will also be offering guidance to my supporters on second preferences. For me and many who stand with me, meaningful reform and accountability at Cambridge are not optional \u2014 they are essential.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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