Open University pays out

n’t inclusive, trans-friendly, or respectful”, Dr Gadow was also told.

In a statement following the settlement from the Open University, Dr Gadow claimed her experience illustrated that EDI policies at universities often place undue pressure on staff and teaching.

“Much needs to be corrected in this area, where EDIdeology dictates the content of OU teaching at the expense of academic freedom. My case has highlighted the extent to which EDI-fied and ‘liberated’ curricula violate not only the university’s obligations to uphold academic freedom but the human rights of its members,” she said.

It would perhaps be too much to suggest that they realised she was right. More likely, they decided they didn't want their dirty washing aired in public.