[imc-scotland-discussion] Glasgow University Occupy in Solidarity with Gaza

[Keith 74]

Glasgow University 
Occupy in Solidarity with Gaza
Students begin the 23rd university occupation in Britain 
in the past 3 weeks
At 2pm this afternoon over 50 students at the University of 
Glasgow went into occupation to protest against the current siege of Gaza, in 
solidarity with the Palestinians, and against the involvement of arms 
manufacturers at our university. After weeks of campaigning, we presented the 
Principal with a set of demands (following at the end of this press release) and 
petitions signed by over one thousand  Glasgow University students and staff in 
support of the people of Gaza.  Following 
an unsatisfactory response from the Principal Sir Muir Russell we have decided 
to occupy the Computing Science building at the university. The university has 
proven funding and investment links to BAE systems and other arms manufacturers 
who supply weapons to the state of Israel. The Computing Science department is 
one of the departments with major links to BAE systems. This action is taking 
place against the background of a wave of successful occupations around 
Britain.
We demand:
The severing of links between the university and arms 
manufacturers, such as BAE Systems.
An official university statement condemning the Israeli 
army's atrocities in Gaza. 
A boycott of all Israeli produce on campus, such as Eden 
Springs water.  
Donations of academic resources to help rebuild Gaza's 
battered schools and universities. 
A day of fundraising across campus in support of the DEC 
appeal. 
A commitment to fund scholarships for Palestinian students. 

 
We, the students, will remain in occupation indefinitely 
until our demands are met.
Contacts:
glasgowunioccupation at gmail.com
glasgowunioccupation.blogspot.com
David 07838661699
Raymie 07920403766
Eileen 07884345731Cheers
Keith
ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE


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