Maths professor in Singapore delivers two-hour lecture on Zoom only to realise he was on mute

Maths professor in Singapore delivers two-hour lecture on Zoom only to realise he was on mute the entire time Prof. Dong Wang of the National University of Singapore gave lecture on Feb. 4 Within first couple of minutes his screen froze and students couldn’t hear him  His mathematics students tried to reach him by phone and … Read more

Eton teacher who was sacked over lecture says ‘controversy is essential’ in education

An Eton teacher who was sacked over a lecture attacking ‘radical feminist orthodoxy’ has said ‘controversy is essential’ in education and claimed he’s received support from Tory ministers.   Will Knowland was removed from his role at the prestigious Berkshire school after posting a lecture on Youtube challenging so-called modern feminist views about ‘toxic masculinity’. The … Read more

Wife of Eton teacher sacked over lecture tells SARAH VINE he ‘is not some sexist monster’

As we approach Christmas after this most challenging of years, families are looking forward to a precious bit of downtime; some welcome — if short-lived — respite from the horrors of the pandemic. But for one family, the festive cheer will be somewhat muted. Will and Rachel Knowland, together with their five children ranging in … Read more

Dog studies maths: Stray ‘attends’ an algebra lecture alongside undergraduates

Furry good student! Stray dog ‘attends’ a maths lecture alongside undergraduates after accidentally walking into a classroom The pug was hailed as a star student after appearing in a university in China Pictures show it sitting in the classroom alongside the students and lecturer One youngster joked the dog might be able to sit an … Read more

Eton sacking of tutor over ‘gender roles’ lecture ‘could jeopardise the school’s charitable status’

The sacking of an Eton tutor over a controversial lecture on ‘gender roles’ could jeopardise the school’s legal status as a charity, the Free Speech Union has warned.  English teacher Will Knowland was dismissed for refusing to remove a video published on his YouTube channel that denounced ‘radical feminist orthodoxy’ – which was intended for the … Read more

Eton provost Lord Waldegrave defends teacher sacking amid ‘sexist’ lecture row at top public school

Eton last night defended its decision to sack an English teacher following a dispute over a lecture. A freedom of speech row erupted at the elite £42,500-a-year school after pupils revolted following the sacking of Will Knowland. More than 1,000 children have so far signed a petition calling for his reinstatement amid claims he was … Read more

Eton College SACKS English master for producing lecture that questioned ‘radical feminist orthodoxy’

Eton College SACKS English master for producing lecture for older students that questioned the ‘current radical feminist orthodoxy’ Will Knowland taught English at £42,500-a-year Berkshire school for nine years Mr Knowland said he was dismissed over a lesson titled ‘The Patriarchy Paradox’ The class was for Perspectives module, where pupils critique subjects of debate It was made … Read more

Stacey Solomon hits back at trolls who lecture her about baby Rex playing out in the hot sunshine 

‘It must really keep you awake at night’: Stacey Solomon hits back at trolls who lecture her about baby Rex playing out in the hot sunshine By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 08:15 BST, 6 April 2020 | Updated: 08:15 BST, 6 April 2020 Stacey Solomon was forced to hit back at trolls who criticised … Read more