A Scots university mired in a sexism scandal has appointed a female academic to oversee the medical school.
Dr Margaret McMillan, a renal specialist, will take on the role of interim head of the University of Glasgow faculty, which is regarded as one of the best in the UK, while a permanent replacement is found.
The university said “no individual” was responsible but admitted it had identified “sexist and discriminatory” incidents that “fell short of professional expectations”. It has now been announced that Prof Leach’s temporary replacement will be a woman, which may be seen as an attempt to still the waters.
He goes on: “Inclusivity and diversity is a key part of our identity as a School and across the University.
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