Category - University College London

Universities face new pressure to cut arms trade links

staff writers — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:33:49 +0000

British universities are under renewed pressure to end their investment in the arms trade, with students planning a nationwide day of action tomorrow (27 February). Peaceful protests will take place simultaneously across the UK.

Universities accepting millions from arms companies

staff writers — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:31:46 +0000

A report published today (Tuesday) has revealed that 26 top UK universities have received contracts for at least £725 million over six years in sponsorship by arms companies and public military bodies with over 1,900 projects funded in this way

London university urged to disarm

staff writers — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:52:02 +0100

UCL Provost Malcolm Grant has been presented with a petition signed by over 1,000 staff and students at University College London (UCL) calling on him to sell UCL’s shares in an arms company.