In a Breaking Views article Jan 21st 2025, “Bullying at New Zealand Universities?” David Lillis raises legitimate concerns about academia’s toxic workplace environment.
In this short article, I argue that bullying isn’t unique to New Zealand, nor to our Higher Education sector. Furthermore, bullying is only a symptom; it’s the root cause of bullying that needs our urgent attention. I end with a practical suggestion for how each of us can help enact positive change.
