Edinburgh University: Former professor awarded £50,000 after her life was “destroyed” when she reported perceived sex discrimination

Professor Roya Sheikholeslami, 63, had a well-established career in chemical processing when she arrived in Scotland in 2007 but was unfairly dismissed in 2012. The uni has been told to pay her nearly £50,000 but the Iranian academic cannot work, access the NHS, or leave Scotland as she will not be allowed to return.