University of Victoria - Renowned University of Victoria professor fired over sexual harassment allegations

The University of Victoria has fired one of its longest-serving professors after complaints he sexually harassed two women — including a graduate student. In his 45 years at UVic, Robert Gifford pioneered the burgeoning field of environmental psychology — drawing students from around the world to study topics like climate change anxiety.

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Renowned University of Victoria professor fired over sexual harassment allegations