Mark Vaile announced his resignation as Newcastle University Chancellor just 1 week after being appointed Chancellor.
Mr Vaile’s appointment had upset a minority of left learning staff and students who had been vocal about their disapproval of his appointment due to his close ties to the coal industry.
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