Academics make claims of bullying and racism at another UCL school

UCL pledges to investigate allegations which include older staff being pressured to retire early from construction school

Academics at one of the UK's most prestigious universities claim bullying and harassment has destroyed careers and left staff living in a culture of fear".

In a leaked letter seen by the Guardian, nine academics from University College London's (UCL) Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction said they needed to break their silence", alleging that complaints of bullying are simply ignored".