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NUS Fires Professor Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

12/26/2025

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The National University of Singapore terminated Professor Chen Xiaoyuan after an internal investigation into sexual harassment allegations by a female PhD candidate.
Chen denied the allegations and said he would appeal the termination.
Chen denied writing posts from a group called “Chen Xiaoyuan Team,” which rejected the allegations and threatened legal action against the complainant.
The investigation began midyear after allegations surfaced on social media.

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The National University of Singapore terminated Professor Chen Xiaoyuan after an internal investigation into sexual harassment allegations by a female PhD candidate.
Chen denied the allegations and said he would appeal the termination.
Chen denied writing posts from a group called “Chen Xiaoyuan Team,” which rejected the allegations and threatened legal action against the complainant.
The investigation began midyear after allegations surfaced on social media.