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.