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MPs hear of the need to tackle harassment and bullying in the sector
MPs have heard new evidence of high levels of bullying and harassment in astronomy, as well as the need to address those and boost diversity in the sector.
The House of Commons’ Science, Innovation and Technology Committee was taking oral evidence in its inquiry into the state and potential of astronomy in the UK on 10 January.