See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Edinburgh University Boss Owns Plush £1m London Home While Living Rent-Free

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, JUL 13 – Sir Peter Mathieson earns £421,667 and refused to give up university-paid housing despite proposed £140 million savings and staff cuts, drawing criticism from politicians and unions.

Sir Peter Mathieson, vice-chancellor at the University of Edinburgh, has been revealed to own a luxury apartment in London while living rent-free at the expense of his 'skint' employer.

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources are Center, 50% of the sources lean Right
50% Right
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

edinburghlive.co.uk broke the news in on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

You have read 1 out of your 5 free daily articles.

Join millions of well-informed readers who use Ground to compare coverage, check their news blindspots, and challenge their worldview.