New resignation by UKRI adviser emerges in Donelan libel row

RPN confirms departure of Kate Sang, who was paid damages over allegations by science secretary

The academic who was paid damages in a libel case against science secretary Michelle Donelan has resigned as an adviser to Research England, Research Professional News has confirmed.

Kate Sang, a professor at Heriot-Watt University, was a member of Research England’s expert advisory group on equality, diversity and inclusion. She was placed at the heart of a major row in October when Donelan falsely accused her of expressing “sympathy or support” for Hamas in a social media post.