Female professorships reveal 'glass ceiling' at universities
FEWER than one-quarter of professors at Scottish universities are female, despite the fact women account for nearly half of all academic staff.
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EXCLUSIVE Andrew Denholm Education Correspondent
Although 47% of staff at universities in Scotland are female, only 21% have been promoted to professorships, figures compiled by The Herald reveal.
The situation has remained static since 2007, when legislation was introduced to improve gender equality.
