Swansea University Students’ Union Education Officer, Swaran Singh, has resigned from his post as education officer and as a trustee of the students’ union.

The resignation follows a disciplinary hearing involving Mr Singh in which it was claimed that he made inappropriate and unprofessional remarks to a female student member of staff at an event in June.

The union released a statement saying: “The students’ union received a complaint against the education officer that was investigated and referred to a disciplinary committee for their consideration. The committee upheld the complaint.

“The education officer then took the decision to resign and this was accepted with immediate effect.

“The union is committed to its Zero Tolerance Policy and the welfare of students.”

In his letter of resignation, Mr Singh said: “Please accept this letter as notice of my immediate resignation from the post of Education Officer at Swansea University Students’ Union and Trustee of Swansea University Students’ Union.

“I have enjoyed being a part of the team and am thankful for the opportunities you have given me during my time here. I owe a great deal to the students’ union and wish you all the best in future endeavours.”

Students’ Union president Zahid Raja said: “As the students’ union constitution does not allow for a by-election for any full-time officer post, the responsibilities within the role of education officer will be undertaken by the president, who will delegate responsibilities to other members of the full-time officer team.

He added: “The full-time officer team have made a commitment to work on the ideas contained with[in] Swaran’s manifesto.

“I want to make it absolutely clear that this resignation will not compromise the students’ union work on academic representation and campaigns.”