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Female professor forced out of university for supporting student.

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Siablue · 18/08/2020 10:49

This is a really shocking story but not surprising given what we know about universities. Professor Heather Savigny from DeMontfort University supported a student who was groped by a male professor. This happened on the dance floor at the faculty Christmas party.

mobile.twitter.com/ClaireShrugged/status/1295654916682321923

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Abitofalark · 18/08/2020 13:49

As I don't have access to twitter I did a search and found this article which fills in the details
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8636905/Academic-forced-scandal-hit-university-helping-student-groped-professor.html#comments

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Siablue · 18/08/2020 12:53

Poor Heather I hope she has a lot of real life support. The student was suicidal as well. It must be so awful for your university to take the side of your abuser.

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SherryPalmer · 18/08/2020 12:37

That she lost her job and he got a “slap on the wrist” is an absolute joke. Sexism is rife in academia.

Also, I used to work with Heather and she was without doubt one of the most supportive colleagues I have ever had. A fantastic person all round and I’m sure this is a big loss to De Montfort, especially for female faculty and students.

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Siablue · 18/08/2020 10:54

There is also this article in the Times Higher but I don’t have access. www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/metoo-failing-university

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