Big Take Harassment Concerns at Oxford Went Unaddressed for Years
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Nov 21, 2025 Catherine Griffiths, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in workplace culture, dives into her investigation of harassment at Oxford University. She reveals a troubling pattern of institutional neglect, where allegations against male academics often go unaddressed. Discussing specific cases such as Sumitra Dutta and Myles Houston, she highlights the barriers women face when reporting misconduct. Griffiths emphasizes the need for stronger accountability measures and compares Oxford's response to other universities, calling for significant reform.
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Scale Of Reported Misconduct At Oxford
- Bloomberg's investigation interviewed nearly 50 people and obtained documents to corroborate claims about misconduct at Oxford.
- Reporters found seven women alleging rape/assault and 30 describing bullying and harassment over two decades.
Unexplained Departure Of A Senior Dean
- Sumitra Dutta, former dean of Saïd Business School, was formally investigated and left after allegations of harassment.
- Oxford did not publicly explain his departure or disclose investigation details at the time.
Past Misconduct Known During Hiring
- Dutta had previously stood down as dean at Cornell after a relationship with a subordinate, a fact known to Oxford when hiring him.
- That past conduct was not disclosed publicly when he joined Oxford.