Postgraduate student denounced, professor was investigated overnight and fired the next day

According to Global Times , on the evening of April 19, a graduate student surnamed Chang posted a video of more than 52 minutes on China's Bilibili platform, in which he publicly identified himself and made accusations against his instructor - Mr. Gong, Deputy Dean of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Beijing Institute of Technology.

According to Truong, between November 2022 and January 2024, he was sexually harassed by Mr. Cong many times, leading to mild depression and anxiety.

Professor Cong of the Beijing Institute of Technology was fired after being accused of harassing male students and misusing research funds. Photo: Screenshot from Sina Weibo

In addition, Mr. Cong was also accused of leaking graduate school entrance exam questions and using research funds for personal purposes such as eating and entertainment. To strengthen the accusation, student Truong compiled a 100-page document, clearly dividing the accusations, including Mr. Cong's personal information, his behavior of seducing male students, financial violations and citing evidence from relevant legal regulations.

That same night, the school immediately set up a special task force to conduct an investigation. By noon on April 20, the preliminary investigation results confirmed that the allegations were well-founded. The school took strict measures: dismissed all administrative positions, stripped of the professor title, revoked his status as a graduate student supervisor, and terminated his labor contract. At the same time, the school also recommended that theeducation authority revoke his teaching license.

Beijing Institute of Technology. Photo: Fanpage Beijing Institute of Technology

Beijing Institute of Technology affirms its “zero tolerance” stance towards misconduct among its faculty, and pledges to handle it promptly, transparently, and in accordance with the law.

The incident has caused a stir in Chinese public opinion. Many people have spoken out in support of Zhang for his courage in coming forward, while others have suggested that he had personal motives. Some have even suggested that Zhang’s admission to graduate school be reconsidered if the improper relationship gave him an advantage.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nghien-cuu-sinh-to-cao-giao-su-bi-dieu-tra-trong-dem-va-sa-thai-ngay-hom-sau-2393560.html