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Nigel Piercy has resigned as dean of Swansea University's School of Management with immediate effect.Nigel Piercy has resigned as dean of Swansea University's School of Management with immediate effect.
Prof Piercy announced he would be leaving his role in an email to staff on Friday, citing "differences" with the university.Prof Piercy announced he would be leaving his role in an email to staff on Friday, citing "differences" with the university.
The BBC understands Prof Marc Clement will take over the as acting head of the school from Monday.
Earlier this year, BBC Wales heard from university staff who voiced unhappiness about their treatment at work.Earlier this year, BBC Wales heard from university staff who voiced unhappiness about their treatment at work.
At the same time, it was announced an internal inquiry was under way after staff complaints were made.At the same time, it was announced an internal inquiry was under way after staff complaints were made.
Several former and present members of School of Management staff spoke to BBC Wales and made allegations of harassment and threatening behaviour they had experienced at work.Several former and present members of School of Management staff spoke to BBC Wales and made allegations of harassment and threatening behaviour they had experienced at work.
Some staff described the school as being run as a "dictatorship".Some staff described the school as being run as a "dictatorship".
Earlier this year, Sir Roderick Evans, a pro-chancellor at the university, conducted a review into the running of the school after a request by the university's council.Earlier this year, Sir Roderick Evans, a pro-chancellor at the university, conducted a review into the running of the school after a request by the university's council.
He found the staff complaints "were sufficiently consistent and credible as to require investigation" and in May it was understood that an inquiry had been launched.He found the staff complaints "were sufficiently consistent and credible as to require investigation" and in May it was understood that an inquiry had been launched.
After the announcement of the inquiry, past and present members of the school questioned why the senior management team had not stepped in sooner.After the announcement of the inquiry, past and present members of the school questioned why the senior management team had not stepped in sooner.
Swansea University confirmed on Friday that Prof Piercy had stepped down as dean.Swansea University confirmed on Friday that Prof Piercy had stepped down as dean.
Following Prof Piercy's resignation on Friday, Sir Roger Jones, the chairman of Swansea University Council, said an interim dean would be appointed. Sir Roger Jones, the chairman of Swansea University Council, said the new dean "will be charged with building morale within the department and creating an environment where people will continue to come and work".
He said the new dean "will be charged with building morale within the department and creating an environment where people will continue to come and work".
He described recent events as "such a tragedy".He described recent events as "such a tragedy".
Sir Roger, a former BBC Wales governor, said the performance of the university "more than superseded" such problems.Sir Roger, a former BBC Wales governor, said the performance of the university "more than superseded" such problems.
The investigation into the school of management did not need to be completed in order for Prof Piercy to step down, said Sir Roger.The investigation into the school of management did not need to be completed in order for Prof Piercy to step down, said Sir Roger.
South Wales West assembly member, Bethan Jenkins, was also contacted by individuals at the university.South Wales West assembly member, Bethan Jenkins, was also contacted by individuals at the university.
She said: "Hard questions need to be asked of the university itself, which has provided weak and unacceptable leadership to both its members of staff and to students at the School of Management during this time.She said: "Hard questions need to be asked of the university itself, which has provided weak and unacceptable leadership to both its members of staff and to students at the School of Management during this time.
"This period in the university's history has done no favours for its reputation, and it is the people at the top who must shoulder the responsibility for that.""This period in the university's history has done no favours for its reputation, and it is the people at the top who must shoulder the responsibility for that."
The University and College Union, which represents those working in higher education, declined to comment.The University and College Union, which represents those working in higher education, declined to comment.