One of the country’s most recognisable scientists has taken her employer to court.

Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles alleges the University of Auckland did not take enough steps to protect her against the vitriolic, and often misogynistic, abuse she has suffered for years

In 2020, Wiles became one of the key faces of pandemic communications, offering her expertise to the media to help the public better understand the crisis that was unfolding. But this came at cost.

Wiles was soon targeted by venomous, misinformed, overly online bullies who felt comfortable hurling vicious attacks at the professor. 
 
The question before the Employment Court is whether the university has done enough to ensure the safety of their employees. 

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