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UK Universities accused of paying private firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students and academics

UK Universities accused of paying private firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students and academics

12 UK Universities have been accused of paying private intelligence firm Horus Security Consultancy, to carry out intelligence checks against students and academics
High court rules that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful

High court rules that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful

In a monumental decision, the High Court has ruled that the UK governments proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was disproportionate
Student Solidarity Festival occupy Samuel Alexander building

Student Solidarity Festival occupy Samuel Alexander building

The Samuel Alexander building on the University of Manchester campus has been occupied by members of the Student Solidarity Festival, and will be used to deliver a number of political education sessions across the week
Walking 650km for Gaza and Ukraine: In conversation with Bridge the Gap Expedition

Walking 650km for Gaza and Ukraine: In conversation with Bridge the Gap Expedition

On behalf of Bridge the Gap Expedition, Stewart Knights spoke to The Mancunion about walking 650km in 14 days for charity
When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

While students demand accountability, the University of Manchester shields its links to arms and military institutions, enabling Israel’s assault on Palestine.

32 arrested at Pro-Palestine Protest outside Manchester Central Library

32 arrested at Pro Palestine protest in Manchester City centre.
Pro-Palestine protestors hold “die-in” on campus

Pro-Palestine protestors hold “die-in” on campus

The protest was held to push for UoM to cut ties with Tel Aviv University, and support a Union Assembly motion on the same issue
Student body votes ‘YES’ to ending partnership with Tel Aviv University

Student body votes ‘YES’ to ending partnership with Tel Aviv University

University of Manchester Students’ Union sees 94% of votes in favour of ending partnership with Tel Aviv University

Action 4 Palestine protesters interrupt Duncan Ivison ahead of SU Vote

Activists occupied a lecture delivered by Vice-Chancellor Duncan Ivison, resulting in him vacating the building.
Tel Aviv University and Cops Discussed at First Union Assembly of the Year

Tel Aviv University and Cops Discussed at First Union Assembly of the Year

The first Union Assembly took place on Thursday, October 16. The two policies discussed were the University of Manchester’s partnership with Tel Aviv University and Cops Out
Pro-Palestine protestors march on 7 October anniversary

Pro-Palestine protestors march on 7 October anniversary

In one of the first major protests of the academic year, pro-Palestine protestors marched through Rusholme in opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank
British government recognises the State of Palestine

British government recognises the State of Palestine

In a landmark moment, Keir Starmer announces that the UK will begin the process of recognising a Palestinian state
Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

As Western states recognise Palestine and both Western and Arab increase their criticisms of both Israel and Hamas, will it amount to much?
Pro-Palestine groups hold first on-campus protest of the academic year

Pro-Palestine groups hold first on-campus protest of the academic year

Freshers’ Week sees first protest action, as Pro-Palestine groups demand the University of Manchester to “cut ties with Tel Aviv University” and “divest from the companies that are supporting the Zionist regimes”
Students’ Union holds Union Assembly to debate ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ proposal

Students’ Union holds Union Assembly to debate ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ proposal

At the second Union Assembly of the academic year, students debate the “Solidarity with Palestine” proposal
“With events like these, we can remind all of humanity what it actually means to be Arab, to be human”: Inside Arab Society’s Lebanon ceasefire event

“With events like these, we can remind all of humanity what it actually means to be Arab, to be human”: Inside Arab Society’s Lebanon ceasefire event

I spoke at a UoM Arab Society event that celebrated the ceasefire in Lebanon. The experience made me reflect on the resilience and shared understanding of suffering among Arab students.
Interview with ex-BBC journalist: is the mainstream media biased towards Israel?

Interview with ex-BBC journalist: is the mainstream media biased towards Israel?

A former BBC employee discusses whether the Western media is biased towards Israel
Are journalists being targeted? Dangerous conditions for Palestinian and Lebanese journalists

Are journalists being targeted? Dangerous conditions for Palestinian and Lebanese journalists

Organisations representing journalists have accused Israel of deliberately targeting journalists covering the Israel-Palestine conflict – an act considered by the International Court of Justice as a war crime
Beyond The Grave: The Enduring Orientalist Legacy Of Muslimgauze

Beyond The Grave: The Enduring Orientalist Legacy Of Muslimgauze

A retrospective of Bryn Jones – or better known as Muslimgauze – could not be complete without a complicated, sensitive analysis of his political legacy
Protests take place on University of Manchester campus with debate demonstrations and statues taken

Protests take place on University of Manchester campus with debate demonstrations and statues taken

The University of Manchester witnessed a week of pro-Palestine protests, with demonstrators interrupting a debate in Whitworth Hall and protestors taking two statues from the Chemistry Building