Oxford University today announced that they would refer Andrew Wilkie, a professor of molecular genetics, to a disciplinary panel that could recommend warnings, dismissal, or removal from office for Wilkie's refusal to consider an Israeli student's application because of his nationality. Wilkie "will not be taking part in the selection of any members of staff or students" during the panel's deliberations, the university said.
The Oxford professor caused a stir in the worldwide science community last week after he told 26-year-old Amit Duvshani via e-mail that he objected to Israeli treatment of Palestinians and would not take as a student anybody who'd served in the Israeli army. Army service is compulsory in Israel.
"Based on the information that was collected during this process, and in the light of all the circumstances, particularly the importance attached by the University to fair processes of selection, the Vice-Chancellor, Sir Colin Lucas, has taken ...
