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Academic Freedom, Free Speech and Palestine Solidarity

Campus Voices for Palestine Campaign In various universities across the UK, Palestine events have been banned or curtailed, staff and students have faced disciplinary investigations and suspensions because of social-media posts criticising Israel’s genocide in Gaza, distinguished visiting scholars have had their lectures cancelled, and the wearing of a badge bearing a Palestinian flag has…

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BRISMES demands Government action on Gaza

The Board of Trustees and Committee on Academic Freedom of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies sent a letter [below] today to members of the British Government, including the Prime Minister,  Secretary of State for Defence, and  Secretary of State for Education, calling upon them to put pressure on Israel to ensure the immediate end of…

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BRICUP statement on David Miller’s Recent Post

Friday 18 Aug 2023 On 7th August, David Miller posted material on Twitter (renamed ‘X’) that has produced concern and discussion among individuals and organisations (including BRICUP) that had supported him throughout the attacks on him and his subsequent sacking by the University of Bristol. The attacks on him had alleged antisemitism. Before commenting on…

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