What does the cryptic crossword clue "University event interrupting academic an intimidating figure (6)" mean?

The definition is "intimidating figure". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAG (synonym="=university event") in DON (synonym="=academic") = DRAGON; definition: "intimidating figure" The answer is DRAGON.

University event interrupting academic an intimidating figure (6)

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