Tag: University of Bristol

A person holds a placard that reads "Trans Rights are human rights"
Demonstration

Trans rights protesters return to university campus

An event by a university feminist group was forced to relocate after being picketed by trans rights activists.  Women Talk Back!, the University of Bristol feminist society, was planning to host the event, titled Feminist Lawyers Talk Back!, on Friday, April 28, at the Queen’s Building. However, the presence of some 30 protesters from trans rights groups including Trans Liberation Front Bristol and local punk … Continue reading Trans rights protesters return to university campus

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Direct Action, Disruption, news

Student Activists Disrupt Controversial Speaker Yaron Brook With Noisy Protest

A guest lecture by a controversial libertarian was disrupted yesterday (March 30) evening by student activists.  Dozens of student members of the University of Bristol Liberty Society gathered in a lecture room of the Wills Memorial Building for a talk entitled “The Roots of War”, organised by the society. Shortly after the lecture began at 6pm, eight activists, part of newly formed group Student Action … Continue reading Student Activists Disrupt Controversial Speaker Yaron Brook With Noisy Protest

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Two people hold placards saying "UCU Official dispute" as a large column of people walks behind them
March, news, Strike, Top Story

University Pickets Come Down but Resistance Rises

The latest round of strike action by University of Bristol teaching and research staff came to an end today with a fancy dress protest.  Staff with the University and College Union (UCU) have been on strike since Monday (March 28) in ongoing disputes over pensions which first saw strike action in December last year.  Today (April 1) saw around 100 strikers join picket lines and … Continue reading University Pickets Come Down but Resistance Rises

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news, Strike

Joint Statement Indicates Progress as UCU Strikes Return 

University of Bristol teaching and research staff return to picket lines this week for a renewed round of strikes against pension cuts.  A small step forward occurred on Monday (March 28) when the Bristol University and College Union (UCU) issued a joint statement with the University of Bristol calling for a revaluation of the university pension scheme, the USS, and for a shake-up of governance … Continue reading Joint Statement Indicates Progress as UCU Strikes Return 

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Banner hangs from an ornate building, reading "one Struggle One Fight Climate Justice = Workers Rights"
Banner Drop, Demonstration, news

Daring Banner Drop Highlights University Climate Crisis Inaction

A climate activist scaled the outside of the Wills Memorial Building yesterday to unveil a banner calling for climate justice.  The activist, a second year geography student at the university, climbed onto the top of the arched entrance to the university’s flagship building and dropped the banner which read “One Struggle One Fight Climate Justice = Workers Rights”. He climbed without equipment approximately six metres … Continue reading Daring Banner Drop Highlights University Climate Crisis Inaction

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8 people wearing face coverings stand outside a stone building holding sleeping bags and rucksack.
Direct Action, news, Occupation, Top Story

“Totally Succesful”: Student Occupation Ends After Concessions From University

Blinking in the first sunlight they’d seen for 11 days, eight students today left their occupation of the Wills Memorial Building. The students began their occupation of the great hall of the University of Bristol’s flagship building on February 28 in solidarity with university staff striking over cuts to pensions.  Today (March 10), having won concessions from University management, the occupiers chose to end their … Continue reading “Totally Succesful”: Student Occupation Ends After Concessions From University

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Feature, news, Strike

Emotions Rise as University Strikes Continue Into Third Week

The mood was heavy amongst striking staff at the University of Bristol this morning, and even the bright pink woolly hats adorning the heads of the crowd failed to lighten it.  Anger continues to boil as strikes enter their third week in protest against proposed pension cuts of 35% as well as staff workloads, pay and pay equality, and the extensive use of precarious and … Continue reading Emotions Rise as University Strikes Continue Into Third Week

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A banner reads "Support the UCU occupation " whilst behind is a banner for the UCU.
news, Occupation, Top Story

Students Occupy University of Bristol

Read an update on this story here. University of Bristol students are occupying the main hall of the Wills Memorial building in solidarity with striking staff.  At 8am this morning (Monday, February 28) 12 students entered the great hall of the University’s main ceremonial building on Park Street and swiftly barricaded themselves inside using tables and chairs.  University security called police who arrived but left … Continue reading Students Occupy University of Bristol

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the word "GReenwashed" is spray painted on a red brick wall.
Graffiti, news, Top Story

XR Youth Greenwash Action Targets University

Last Wednesday evening, under cover of darkness, an XR Youth activist spray painted the word “Greenwashed” on the wall of Senate House, the University of Bristol’s administration building, just metres away from the headquarters of University security, In a statement, XR Youth Bristol explained that they carried out the action (on January 26) to challenge Bristol University’s acceptance of money for research and consultancy from … Continue reading XR Youth Greenwash Action Targets University

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March, news, Strike, Top Story

University Staff Strike Over Pay, Pensions and Working Conditions

Staff at the University of Bristol (UoB) are holding three days of strikes over pensions and pay disputes.  Yesterday (December 1) thousands of staff with the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) joined strike action and hundreds turned out on picket lines across the university. They join 54 other UK universities currently striking.  At the heart of the strike are recent proposals by UoB to cut … Continue reading University Staff Strike Over Pay, Pensions and Working Conditions

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