Monthly Archives: January 2014

Joint press release from Defend Education Birmingham, Defend the Right to Protest and the National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts. Contact 07964791663, 07835769988, 07842765067 14 students arrested at University of Birmingham following national mobilisatoin Students held in custody for over … Continue reading →

The third Guild Council of the year is quickly approaching and we are concerned that there are currently University of Birmingham students being held at police stations, after what lawyers have advised us is unlawful arrest. These students require support.We … Continue reading →

For contact call 07964791663 or 07842765067 As more infomation comes in we are updating this blog with new information - check back for more info.  This post has been cross posted with Occupy Sussex. A national meeting of students taking … Continue reading →

Protesters have gathered outside Bournville Police Station and the City Centre Police Station where 16 students are being held (at this moment we have no way of knowing who is at each one). Messages of solidarity would be much appreciated, … Continue reading →

For contact call 07964791663 or 07842765067 A large demonstration of around 300 students today took place on University of Birmingham campus. The students unfurled a banner on the clock tower and engaged in a brief sit-in in the Great Hall … Continue reading →

Defend Education cannot fully meet its goals if it is not fully inclusive, or if it leaves any demographic feeling marginalised, unrepresented, or unwelcome. This safe space policy is designed to ensure that meetings take place in a considerate and … Continue reading →

Dear University of Birmingham senior management, We have received notification of the new injunction claim against the occupiers of Horton Grange. In light of the hearing not taking place until the 3rd February, we are offering a means to avoid … Continue reading →

Press Release For further information call Defend Education on 07842765067 University of Birmingham Apply for Second Injunction in two months. The University of Birmingham are applying for their second injunction in the last two months, in order to remove students … Continue reading →

This post is about women and the gendered nature of Defend Education’s demands. We intend for a broader call-out for analysis and action relating to all marginalised groups, including BME people, LGBTQ* people, disabled people, to be written with the … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, as this meeting is going to be very short we are going to have to be very targeted and use a tight structure. The meeting will have a safe space policy in place which we ask everyone to … Continue reading →