A university lecturer who moonlighted as an actor in pornographic films has resigned from his post.
Prof Nicholas Goddard, who went by the pseudonym ‘Old Nick’, taught chemistry at the University of Manchester.
The 61-year-old was discovered to have appeared in numerous pornographic films which are freely available online.
Some films he appeared in received more than a million hits.
A University of Manchester spokesmen told The Independent: “Professor Nick Goddard has resigned from his position at the University with effect from 1st April 2016. His teaching and supervision duties will be undertaken by other colleagues between now and 1st April 2016.”
Speaking to the Sun previously, Mr Goddard said many of his friends did not think any worse of him.
"There is such hypocrisy with people watching porn then complaining about those who act in it," he said.
“Why would students and staff be happy to watch it, but unhappy when they see who stars in them?
"The general consensus is most people are supportive.”
While some say that his consensual sexual activities have no bearing on his work, others claim that being involved in pornography is inappropriate for someone in a teaching position at a university.
Nicola Munro posted on Facebook: "It's nothing to do with his job...or the university...there is no need to investigate him. ...unless he has acted inappropriately. Back off is what I say!"
Rimaz Rameez claimed he was a former student of Mr Goddards: "I actually had him as a lecturer and lab supervisor and had no complaints whatsoever, he was such a nice guy. Absolute b*llocks if he gets fired over this."
However, Diana Peacock posted: "Sadly this person needs to be removed, he has to educate young people. A life of a porn star, doesn't give the right impression."
"I would be concerned about the message he would send out."
Mr Goddard has said that he started doing pornographic films after his divorce, and that it was a form of stress relief for him.
