21 Group
@21group.bsky.social
The 21 Group campaigns against the complaisant acceptance of bullying by UK Universities. We provide support for those experiencing bullying in academia.
Sexual harassment at Oxford University was exposed by Bloomberg
Great comment on 21 Group blog
Warden of New College Oxford -- Miles Young -- has yet to respond to allegations that there are multiple sex pests among the Fellowship
21percent.org?p=2949
Great comment on 21 Group blog
Warden of New College Oxford -- Miles Young -- has yet to respond to allegations that there are multiple sex pests among the Fellowship
21percent.org?p=2949
November 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Sexual harassment at Oxford University was exposed by Bloomberg
Great comment on 21 Group blog
Warden of New College Oxford -- Miles Young -- has yet to respond to allegations that there are multiple sex pests among the Fellowship
21percent.org?p=2949
Great comment on 21 Group blog
Warden of New College Oxford -- Miles Young -- has yet to respond to allegations that there are multiple sex pests among the Fellowship
21percent.org?p=2949
Crisis of underfunding didn’t just “happen”
It was overseen by UniversitiesUK, who represent University Vice Chancellors
They're now pretending to be helpless bystanders
There’s excuses, hand-wringing … but absolutely no one taking responsibility
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/c...
It was overseen by UniversitiesUK, who represent University Vice Chancellors
They're now pretending to be helpless bystanders
There’s excuses, hand-wringing … but absolutely no one taking responsibility
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/c...
Universities receiving £6.4bn a year less for teaching students compared to a decade ago
New analysis from Universities UK (UUK) shows the scale of underfunding English universities face in teaching today’s home students, compared to ten years ago.
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Crisis of underfunding didn’t just “happen”
It was overseen by UniversitiesUK, who represent University Vice Chancellors
They're now pretending to be helpless bystanders
There’s excuses, hand-wringing … but absolutely no one taking responsibility
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/c...
It was overseen by UniversitiesUK, who represent University Vice Chancellors
They're now pretending to be helpless bystanders
There’s excuses, hand-wringing … but absolutely no one taking responsibility
www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/c...
"Sadness in the room .. people in floods of tears, with their heads on the desk"
200 staff at University of Derby are facing redundancy
Yet £75m spent on new Cavendish Building
It's screaming flashy infrastructure is valued more than teaching staff
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...
200 staff at University of Derby are facing redundancy
Yet £75m spent on new Cavendish Building
It's screaming flashy infrastructure is valued more than teaching staff
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...
University of Derby staff to strike before Christmas as redundancy threat looms
'We will be preparing for strike action to protect members' jobs'
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
"Sadness in the room .. people in floods of tears, with their heads on the desk"
200 staff at University of Derby are facing redundancy
Yet £75m spent on new Cavendish Building
It's screaming flashy infrastructure is valued more than teaching staff
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...
200 staff at University of Derby are facing redundancy
Yet £75m spent on new Cavendish Building
It's screaming flashy infrastructure is valued more than teaching staff
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...
Cambridge University spends > £400k on injunctions over protests
Universities now mainly exist to channel public money to lawyers ...
... corporate advisers, reputation managers & external consultants
www.varsity.co.uk/news/30669
Universities now mainly exist to channel public money to lawyers ...
... corporate advisers, reputation managers & external consultants
www.varsity.co.uk/news/30669
Uni splashed over £400,000 on controversial protest lawyers
Universities across the country spent almost £1.4 million on legal advice to tackle encampments
www.varsity.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Cambridge University spends > £400k on injunctions over protests
Universities now mainly exist to channel public money to lawyers ...
... corporate advisers, reputation managers & external consultants
www.varsity.co.uk/news/30669
Universities now mainly exist to channel public money to lawyers ...
... corporate advisers, reputation managers & external consultants
www.varsity.co.uk/news/30669
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Famous VUB (Free University of Brussels) Professor dismissed after probe into toxic leadership & abuse
Dutch-speaking Unis have now dismissed at least 4 Professors for such misconduct in past few years
Not here
UK Unis won’t change until abusers face real consequences
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Dutch-speaking Unis have now dismissed at least 4 Professors for such misconduct in past few years
Not here
UK Unis won’t change until abusers face real consequences
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
"Elke dag huilde wel iemand": medewerkers VUB klagen al 30 jaar over toxisch gedrag van zelfde professor | VRT NWS: nieuws
"We hoorden hem roepen door de muur, hij sloeg op onze laptop. Elke dag huilde wel iemand." Al 30 jaar bestuurt een professor van de vakgroep Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit Brus...
vrt.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Famous VUB (Free University of Brussels) Professor dismissed after probe into toxic leadership & abuse
Dutch-speaking Unis have now dismissed at least 4 Professors for such misconduct in past few years
Not here
UK Unis won’t change until abusers face real consequences
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Dutch-speaking Unis have now dismissed at least 4 Professors for such misconduct in past few years
Not here
UK Unis won’t change until abusers face real consequences
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
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In Oxbridge, there is zero tolerance against bullying and harassment
Anyone questioning this commitment will receive a disciplinary, said the pro-VC
www.oxfordstudent.com/2025/11/20/b...
Anyone questioning this commitment will receive a disciplinary, said the pro-VC
www.oxfordstudent.com/2025/11/20/b...
Investigation Finds Oxford "Slow to Act" Against Sexual Misconduct
OxStu unpacks Bloomberg's recent investigation, which found that Oxford University tends to be "slow to act" against sexual misconduct.
www.oxfordstudent.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In Oxbridge, there is zero tolerance against bullying and harassment
Anyone questioning this commitment will receive a disciplinary, said the pro-VC
www.oxfordstudent.com/2025/11/20/b...
Anyone questioning this commitment will receive a disciplinary, said the pro-VC
www.oxfordstudent.com/2025/11/20/b...
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Oxford University’s Prof Miles Hewstone led Department's Athena SWAN application from 2012–2014☹️
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Oxford University’s Prof Miles Hewstone led Department's Athena SWAN application from 2012–2014☹️
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
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“They don’t want their powerful brands besmirched in the eyes of any donors” (Wyn Evans, 21 Group).
A grim read.
#HigherEd
#UKHE
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
A grim read.
#HigherEd
#UKHE
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
“They don’t want their powerful brands besmirched in the eyes of any donors” (Wyn Evans, 21 Group).
A grim read.
#HigherEd
#UKHE
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
A grim read.
#HigherEd
#UKHE
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Famous VUB (Free University of Brussels) Professor dismissed after probe into toxic leadership & abuse
Dutch-speaking Unis have now dismissed at least 4 Professors for such misconduct in past few years
Not here
UK Unis won’t change until abusers face real consequences
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Dutch-speaking Unis have now dismissed at least 4 Professors for such misconduct in past few years
Not here
UK Unis won’t change until abusers face real consequences
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
"Elke dag huilde wel iemand": medewerkers VUB klagen al 30 jaar over toxisch gedrag van zelfde professor | VRT NWS: nieuws
"We hoorden hem roepen door de muur, hij sloeg op onze laptop. Elke dag huilde wel iemand." Al 30 jaar bestuurt een professor van de vakgroep Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit Brus...
vrt.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Famous VUB (Free University of Brussels) Professor dismissed after probe into toxic leadership & abuse
Dutch-speaking Unis have now dismissed at least 4 Professors for such misconduct in past few years
Not here
UK Unis won’t change until abusers face real consequences
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Dutch-speaking Unis have now dismissed at least 4 Professors for such misconduct in past few years
Not here
UK Unis won’t change until abusers face real consequences
vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
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MP to challenge Oxford University Vice Chancellor over sexual harassment failings
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Oxford MP to Question University’s Leader Over Harassment Record
A UK politician will ask the University of Oxford’s leader about its handling of sexual harassment complaints, after a Bloomberg investigation found the institution had repeatedly been slow to act aga...
www.bloomberg.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
MP to challenge Oxford University Vice Chancellor over sexual harassment failings
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Oxford Professor Miles Hewstone — exposed for sexual misconduct — remains a Fellow of the BritishAcademy
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Oxford Professor Miles Hewstone — exposed for sexual misconduct — remains a Fellow of the BritishAcademy
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
Oxford University’s Prof Miles Hewstone led Department's Athena SWAN application from 2012–2014☹️
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Oxford University’s Prof Miles Hewstone led Department's Athena SWAN application from 2012–2014☹️
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
He's now been named in sexual harassment allegations
Athena SWAN Awards are meaningless
They're no guarantee of a safe or equitable workplace
Universities & sex pests know how to game the system
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"I somehow fell and landed directly on a ‘send mass-redundancy email’ button", said HR Director at University of Derby
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Derby apologises for redundancy email blunder
Several staff members received confirmation of redundancy applications when they had not applied.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"I somehow fell and landed directly on a ‘send mass-redundancy email’ button", said HR Director at University of Derby
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
In Oxbridge, there is zero tolerance against bullying and harassment
Anyone questioning this commitment will receive a disciplinary, said the pro-VC
www.oxfordstudent.com/2025/11/20/b...
Anyone questioning this commitment will receive a disciplinary, said the pro-VC
www.oxfordstudent.com/2025/11/20/b...
Investigation Finds Oxford "Slow to Act" Against Sexual Misconduct
OxStu unpacks Bloomberg's recent investigation, which found that Oxford University tends to be "slow to act" against sexual misconduct.
www.oxfordstudent.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In Oxbridge, there is zero tolerance against bullying and harassment
Anyone questioning this commitment will receive a disciplinary, said the pro-VC
www.oxfordstudent.com/2025/11/20/b...
Anyone questioning this commitment will receive a disciplinary, said the pro-VC
www.oxfordstudent.com/2025/11/20/b...
MP to challenge Oxford University Vice Chancellor over sexual harassment failings
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Oxford MP to Question University’s Leader Over Harassment Record
A UK politician will ask the University of Oxford’s leader about its handling of sexual harassment complaints, after a Bloomberg investigation found the institution had repeatedly been slow to act aga...
www.bloomberg.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
MP to challenge Oxford University Vice Chancellor over sexual harassment failings
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bullying & harassment in universities now warrants substantial parliamentary scrutiny
The sector has shown it cannot police or reform itself
Thanks @laylamoran.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"I somehow fell and landed directly on a ‘send mass-redundancy email’ button", said HR Director at University of Derby
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Derby apologises for redundancy email blunder
Several staff members received confirmation of redundancy applications when they had not applied.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"I somehow fell and landed directly on a ‘send mass-redundancy email’ button", said HR Director at University of Derby
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In the topsy turvy world of University management, the worse you do, the more you are rewarded
The Tab finds Coventry University is in most financial trouble
Vice Chancellor John Latham was given influential role in the Department for Business by UK Gov't
thetab.com/2025/11/20/r...
The Tab finds Coventry University is in most financial trouble
Vice Chancellor John Latham was given influential role in the Department for Business by UK Gov't
thetab.com/2025/11/20/r...
The 20 UK universities in the most financial trouble, based on their scary deficits
They're really not thriving
thetab.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
In the topsy turvy world of University management, the worse you do, the more you are rewarded
The Tab finds Coventry University is in most financial trouble
Vice Chancellor John Latham was given influential role in the Department for Business by UK Gov't
thetab.com/2025/11/20/r...
The Tab finds Coventry University is in most financial trouble
Vice Chancellor John Latham was given influential role in the Department for Business by UK Gov't
thetab.com/2025/11/20/r...
In the topsy turvy world of University management, the worse you do, the more you are rewarded
The Tab finds Coventry University is in most financial trouble
Vice Chancellor John Latham was given influential role in the Department for Business by UK Gov't
thetab.com/2025/11/20/r...
The Tab finds Coventry University is in most financial trouble
Vice Chancellor John Latham was given influential role in the Department for Business by UK Gov't
thetab.com/2025/11/20/r...
The 20 UK universities in the most financial trouble, based on their scary deficits
They're really not thriving
thetab.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
In the topsy turvy world of University management, the worse you do, the more you are rewarded
The Tab finds Coventry University is in most financial trouble
Vice Chancellor John Latham was given influential role in the Department for Business by UK Gov't
thetab.com/2025/11/20/r...
The Tab finds Coventry University is in most financial trouble
Vice Chancellor John Latham was given influential role in the Department for Business by UK Gov't
thetab.com/2025/11/20/r...
Oxford Professor Miles Hewstone — exposed for sexual misconduct — remains a Fellow of the BritishAcademy
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Oxford Professor Miles Hewstone — exposed for sexual misconduct — remains a Fellow of the BritishAcademy
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
Others with proven records of bullying / misconduct are Fellows
The Academy has a code of conduct. It never enforces it, which is exactly why nothing ever changes
@hetanshah.bsky.social
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If academic misconduct isn’t dealt with properly, it escalates & problems become larger
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
If academic misconduct isn’t dealt with properly, it escalates & problems become larger
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
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Oxford University is now ablaze with sex scandals
As a poster on the 21 Group blog states, it’s the fallout of previous cover-ups & cowardice
Had Oxford confronted its predators instead of shielding them, it wouldn’t be facing an epidemic today
21percent.org?p=2925
As a poster on the 21 Group blog states, it’s the fallout of previous cover-ups & cowardice
Had Oxford confronted its predators instead of shielding them, it wouldn’t be facing an epidemic today
21percent.org?p=2925
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Oxford University is now ablaze with sex scandals
As a poster on the 21 Group blog states, it’s the fallout of previous cover-ups & cowardice
Had Oxford confronted its predators instead of shielding them, it wouldn’t be facing an epidemic today
21percent.org?p=2925
As a poster on the 21 Group blog states, it’s the fallout of previous cover-ups & cowardice
Had Oxford confronted its predators instead of shielding them, it wouldn’t be facing an epidemic today
21percent.org?p=2925
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Voice of Victim
"I’m getting legal aid in disability discrimination case against the University
Instead of seeking compromise University is pursuing ultra-aggressive legal tactics
They've spent > £1 million & it’s nowhere near over
Gigantic waste of public money to protect senior managers"
"I’m getting legal aid in disability discrimination case against the University
Instead of seeking compromise University is pursuing ultra-aggressive legal tactics
They've spent > £1 million & it’s nowhere near over
Gigantic waste of public money to protect senior managers"
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Voice of Victim
"I’m getting legal aid in disability discrimination case against the University
Instead of seeking compromise University is pursuing ultra-aggressive legal tactics
They've spent > £1 million & it’s nowhere near over
Gigantic waste of public money to protect senior managers"
"I’m getting legal aid in disability discrimination case against the University
Instead of seeking compromise University is pursuing ultra-aggressive legal tactics
They've spent > £1 million & it’s nowhere near over
Gigantic waste of public money to protect senior managers"
If academic misconduct isn’t dealt with properly, it escalates & problems become larger
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
If academic misconduct isn’t dealt with properly, it escalates & problems become larger
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
Oxford University is learning this the hard way
Spending public money on aggressive lawyers specialising in “reputation management” doesn't work
21percent.org?p=2949
Voice of Victim
"I’m getting legal aid in disability discrimination case against the University
Instead of seeking compromise University is pursuing ultra-aggressive legal tactics
They've spent > £1 million & it’s nowhere near over
Gigantic waste of public money to protect senior managers"
"I’m getting legal aid in disability discrimination case against the University
Instead of seeking compromise University is pursuing ultra-aggressive legal tactics
They've spent > £1 million & it’s nowhere near over
Gigantic waste of public money to protect senior managers"
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Voice of Victim
"I’m getting legal aid in disability discrimination case against the University
Instead of seeking compromise University is pursuing ultra-aggressive legal tactics
They've spent > £1 million & it’s nowhere near over
Gigantic waste of public money to protect senior managers"
"I’m getting legal aid in disability discrimination case against the University
Instead of seeking compromise University is pursuing ultra-aggressive legal tactics
They've spent > £1 million & it’s nowhere near over
Gigantic waste of public money to protect senior managers"
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Nottingham University plans to axe music & languages
Cuts always hit academics & lower-level professional service staff
They never touch the bloated upper bureaucracy
The Vice Chancellor's entourage stays untouched (or even expands)
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Cuts always hit academics & lower-level professional service staff
They never touch the bloated upper bureaucracy
The Vice Chancellor's entourage stays untouched (or even expands)
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees
Total of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamed
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Nottingham University plans to axe music & languages
Cuts always hit academics & lower-level professional service staff
They never touch the bloated upper bureaucracy
The Vice Chancellor's entourage stays untouched (or even expands)
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Cuts always hit academics & lower-level professional service staff
They never touch the bloated upper bureaucracy
The Vice Chancellor's entourage stays untouched (or even expands)
www.theguardian.com/education/20...