The university faced calls to rename its Huxley building, named in honour of biologist Thomas Henry Huxley, after accusations of racism were made by its independent history group.
Imperial College faced calls to rename Huxley building after racism accusations. Independent history group accused Thomas Henry Huxley of 'scientific racism'. They said Huxley's 1865 essay 'espouses a racial hierarchy of intelligence'.
Group also argued the Huxley building should be renamed and his bust removed. This week Imperial College said it would retain the name and the bust of Huxley. They will add an ethnic minority scientist's name and provide 'fuller context'
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