LSE warns over ‘threatening’ emails sent to administrators

Bullies are found everywhere, not just in Russell group Universities and sadly, too often they are promoted and supported while the victim has to leave.

And the local trade union reps are often incorporated by management. They don't give a damn about bullying and harrament of their members let alone non- members. They are more keen on being cosy with management to further their own careers within academia.

The situation gets worse if you are a BAME union member. You are more vulnerable to bullying and harassment and the unions tray you with contempt. Race discrimination within British and US labour unions is very well documented in academic literature.

It's quite simple. Close all universities who received their Charter after 1980 and turn them into Polytechnics. Discontinue the role of CEO and appoint only established academics to Vice-Chancellorships and cut out layers of management changing management into a supportive role Bring back departmental Committies run by academic staff and curtail and cap high salaries. Finally scrap the 1988 Education Act and recover the ancient tradition of Philosophy, Theology and the Human Sciences integrating the natural Sciences in a meaningful framework.

Robin Leslie 2 - I don't disagree with your points, but I fail to see how this would help the problem described.