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13 Sep 2011

Storm of protests on arms fair's first day

The London arms fair has opened to a storm of controversy, with protests outside Parliament, the offices of arms companies and at the gates to the event itself.
12 Sep 2011

Warnings over 'sci-fi' warfare as BAE showcases autonomous drone

Two NGOs have expressed alarm that the arms company BAE Systems will this week showcase a new “autonomous” military drone at the London arms fair.
11 Sep 2011

Christians mark 9/11 anniversary with prayers against the arms trade

Christians in the UK are marking the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre with a Day of Prayer against the arms trade.
9 Dec 2010

Tuition fee hike promotes privilege over fairness, say Christian students

The Student Christian Movement (SCM) has reacted angrily to Parliament's decision to substantially increase university tuition fees in England.
19 Feb 2010

A good fortnight for student activism

The next two weeks look set to offer further evidence that, contrary to common perceptions, student activism is alive and well.
23 Nov 2009

Hundreds attend national student conference as activist revival continues

Hundreds of student activists from across Britain have spent the weekend in Manchester exploring their response to climate change and corporate power, after a year that has seen a resurgence in student activism at universities around the country.