University of New England's vice chancellor Brigid Heywood has resigned after being accused of assaulting a teenage girl. 9News
Heywood has been charged with common assault and offensive behaviour following an incident at an event at Armidale's Ex Services Memorial Club in March.University of New England's vice chancellor Brigid Heywood has resigned.
Police confirmed to 9news.com.au that a 65-year-old woman had been charged and said the girl was not physically injured. "The University Council and Professor Heywood acknowledge the criminal charges laid against her on 1 August 2022, and the widespread attention and concern this has garnered within the University and the broader community," Harris said.
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