Only 27% of staff at Cambridge University express satisfaction with their department’s handling of bullying and harassment, as revealed by a January 2024 internal survey. The university faces criticism for allegedly attempting to downplay the troubling results, with prominent academic Prof Wyn Evans advocating for reforms through his chancellor campaign. The survey highlights a broader issue in academia, as nearly two-thirds of researchers across UK universities have reported witnessing bullying, driven by competitive pressures in the research environment.
