Kathleen Stock has resigned

I'm sorry it's come to this.

I really wish her the best and hope that's she's reached a suitable settlement with the University and is (when ready) snapped up in a job elsewhere.

I'm sure there will be cohort of people celebrating this news. They should actually be reflecting on the fact that they've driven a Lesbian out of her job because she stood up for what not only what she believed but had spent years researching.

It doesn't reflect well on the University that they allowed this unacceptable level of sustained attacks on her whilst those responsible (both academics and students) seem to have (so far) escaped censure.

Good luck KS, I wish you well

Oh no! This is awful no-one should be forced out of their job like this. Why is it OK for the thought police to get their way?

What a disgrace. I will advise any woman I know to avoid Sussex University like the plague from now on, should they moot that possibility.

So sad for DocStock.
I'm hoping she is now free to take up another role where she's safe and supported.

“OnlyTheTitosaurusOfTheIceberg

I hope she’s snapped up by somewhere with more moral fibre than Sussex, the cabal of snivelling little milquetoasts“

Hear hear. I would have loved it if she’d faced it down, but totally support her decision to go. She has borne a LOT, and it has benefited us all. Thank you to Kathleen. The statement is indeed carefully worded. I will watch developments with interest. If the university, having (finally) acknowledged what she has been subjected to, take no action against perpetrators it will be a shocking failure.

Bugger.

The university have acted poorly here, have they come out and say that the bullying and treatment of Kathleen Stock is not acceptable in their institution and hauled the offenders over the coals? Everyone can see clearly what happened here. It's all very well saying she was welcome back and freedom of speach should upheld however what have they done to support and enable this?

Can't believe anyone would want to go to Sussex University after this.

I'm really glad she's resigned - I have been truly afraid for her physical safety, and clearly the university and the police have been as useful as a chocolate teapot in finding those students responsible for the harassment/prosecuting them.

I don't think constructive dismissal is on the cards from the article Kathleen Stock, a philosophy professor, said she was “sad” to be leaving and praised the “admirable and decent” approach of the university’s leadership but said she felt unable to continue in her role.

Titosaurus - I`m sure she will be. Her intelligence shines out, unlike the nasty toe rags who were after her blood. Sadly, I dont think she will be the last professor to get this kind of shit.

I am so sorry to hear this but not surprised. What a horrible situation to be in. Brave lady. No one is insisting trans people don't exist, they are insisting that people cannot change sex.

I hope she’s snapped up by somewhere with more moral fibre than Sussex, the cabal of snivelling little milquetoasts.

I hope she puts in a claim for constructive dismissal

Some people suggesting on twitter that the careful wording of her and Sussex's announcements suggested some kind of settlement might already have been agreed. Hope so, for her sake.

We need women who stand up to be counted. She's marvelous.

I hope she has a spectacular job lined up somewhere else. Absolutely. Such a shame and I hope she's OK.

I get the impression that it was her union, not the uni, which let her down - but if there's any call for gardening I'll be there with my spade.

I'm sure the entitled kid bullies will be parading this as a victory, but I'm also sure they'll also be a bit gutted that she's removed their excuse for performative victimhood.

Let's face it, none of them actually felt remotely 'unsafe'. They loved the drama of being perpetually offended. Now she's no longer acting as the villain in their narcissistic soap opera Prof Stock will be able to write and speak freely, and the BBC will have her on lots of programmes and panels

I don't blame her. She shouldn't have to take one for the cause to the detriment of every aspect of her life.

That’s really sad but I’m full of admiration she stood it for as long she did. To get death threats and the police saying they can’t guarantee your safety, the stress must be off the scale

Completely understand. It's easy for us to sit here posting anonymously, but I for one have not been so brave as to speak out. Yet.

I hope she has a spectacular job lined up somewhere else.

I can well understand why she might want to put this behind her. I hope the thugs who bullied her are held to account. I'm sure we're all ready and willing to help plant her allotment if she needs help....

This is very sad news, I hope she's getting lots of support from friends and family. Sussex has lost a very gifted academic.

I'm really sad. They'll think it's a win. She must have been through hell.

Oh I'm very sorry to hear that. My best wishes to Kathleen Stock. Onwards and upwards.