Speaking at a recent Times Higher Education summit, Oxford vice-chancellor Louise Richardson called for universities to “resist those who wanted to stop the airing of controversial views”, including students who express discomfort at being taught by homophobic professors.
She said: “I’ve had many conversations with students who say they don’t feel comfortable because their professor has expressed views against homosexuality. They don’t feel comfortable being in class with someone with those views.
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