Sir Peter Mathieson

Sir Peter Mathieson is the Principal of the University of Edinburgh, known for his leadership in addressing the university's historical ties to racism and the transatlantic slave trade. He commissioned a comprehensive inquiry that revealed the institution's significant role in the creation of racist scientific theories and the material benefits derived from slavery. Mathieson has publicly acknowledged the university's past and expressed commitment to implementing the report's recommendations to foster inclusivity and combat institutional racism.