One of Britain’s most prestigious research institutes has apologised to a young scientist who was told that an offer to her was being withdrawn because she is Russian, and is to offer her a role.
The Beatson Institute, a biological research facility in Glasgow that conducts research into the basic biology of cancer, faced criticism after it emerged that an applicant for a PhD place had been rejected on the grounds of her nationality.
A message apparently sent by a member of staff at the institute, which was subsequently posted on Twitter by a friend of the applicant, said an offer to her was being withdrawn.
