Brigid Heywood has stood down but denies wiping saliva on a schoolgirl’s face and commenting on her skin colour
The vice-chancellor at the University of New England has resigned after she was charged with assault over an International Women’s Day event where she allegedly wiped saliva on a schoolgirl’s face while commenting on the colour of her skin.
UNE chancellor James Harris confirmed in a statement on Friday evening that the university’s council had accepted Heywood’s resignation. “Both professor Heywood and the university council acknowledge the deep hurt felt by many on hearing of the charges,” he said. “[The] council wants to clearly state it remains deeply committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful environment.”
“Following extensive inquiries, officers attached to New England Police District issued a 65-year-old woman a future court attendance notice for common assault and behave in offensive manner in/near public place/school.”
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