‘Anti-trans’ Professor Kathleen Stock resigns from the University of Sussex

Philosophy Professor Kathleen Stock, who is known for her allegedly transphobic views, has officially resigned from her position at the University of Sussex following a student-led campaign for her to be removed. Although Stock previously denied that she is transphobic following a controversial interview with The Argus, the students running the campaign said: “Transphobes like Stock are anti-feminist, anti-queer and anti-intellectual, they are harmful and dangerous to trans people.”

Announcing her departure, Sussex vice-chancellor Adam Tickell reaffirmed his support for Stock’s right to “exercise her academic freedom…free from bullying and harassment.” Although Tickell “hoped” Stock would return to work, he stated: “[Stock] has decided that recent events have meant this will not be possible…We will miss her many contributions, from which the University has benefited during her time here.” Stock also said that she is “sad” to be leaving after a “very difficult few years”.

The student campaigners, known as @antiterfsussex on social media, have not yet responded to Stock’s resignation.