How UK universities briefed BAE Systems on pro-Palestine campus protests

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Among the institutions are the University of Manchester, the University of Nottingham, the University of Southampton, the University of Birmingham, the University of Strathclyde, and Cranfield University. Considered “strategic partners” by BAE Systems, they collectively receive up to 15 million pounds ($20m) a year from the company under funding agreements.

BAE requested that the University of Lancaster provide “extra security with the ability to remove protesters” and sought a meeting at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) to discuss security at events amid protests.

The disclosures also show that the University of Nottingham and the University of Southampton apparently sought to inform BAE that they monitor social media for signs of protest.

Meanwhile, emails show the University of Glasgow apparently reassured BAE it had informed Police Scotland of a planned protest targeting an October 2023 careers fair.

Other universities to have discussed security measures with BAE include the University of Lancashire, Sheffield Hallam and Cardiff University.

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How UK universities briefed BAE Systems on pro-Palestine campus protests

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