Student Rights

The Official Twitter Account of - Tackling Extremism on Campuses

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Extremist views - particularly those that sanction violence against innocent civilians - must not be left unchallenged. This is an explicit example of universities’ institutional failings to effectively challenge extremism on their campus and uphold their legal duties.

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Student Rights is deeply disturbed to hear about the
UCL Friends of Palestine Society event tonight featuring two speakers who openly and freely support the terrorist group Hamas.

(https://t.co/7UP7x7S2ob)

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Top Ten Universities with the most extreme events held👇
@SOAS, 70 events.
@KingsCollegeLon, 16 events.
@unibirmingham, 15 events
@QMUL, 15 events.
@ucl, 15 events.
@KingstonUni, 13 events.
@cardiffuni, 12 events.
@Bruneluni, 11 events.
@ManMetUni, 9 events.
@UniKent, 9 events.

[Henry Jackson Society @HJS_Org]

📣Today we launch 'Extreme Speakers and Events'

Cataloguing 435 🎓events featuring elements of extremism, including homophobic hate preachers, pro-jihad activists, and avowed anti-Semites all promoted to students on UK campuses

https://t.co/PWEKij3QrD

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

🎉Our new website has launched🎉

Check it out here and don't forget if you are a student currently enrolled at a UK university we want your applications for our Ambassador Programme!

https://t.co/bqsJzHvXCT

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Recent arrest of university student raises concerns about the rise of the far right and its influence on UK campuses

https://t.co/O3RGe7yUfh

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Students from across the political divide unite to condemn Bristol SU event hosting two extremist-linked speakers without challenge

https://t.co/ICySEpBJiO

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Last week, Student Rights Director Emma Fox went to speak to SR Student Ambassadors in Bristol and to the Politics Society at UWE about campus extremism - If you would like Emma to come to your campus do not hesitate to get in touch!

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

🔈Extremism on Campus

Emma Fox, National Organiser of Student Rights has published a blog detailing the extremism permeating UK campuses. Read the full article here:
https://t.co/GyWMUYRNxS

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

We have received some fantastic applications for the Ambassador programme - please keep sending them in!
An opportunity for fantastic networking, the resources to host two events per term and a exciting network of like-minded students. https://t.co/zIc592hG6B

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Are you a student in #Birmingham , #Leeds or #Manchester? We are currently recruiting students to our Ambassador programme to fight against extremism and to promote free speech on campus. If you have what it takes click here for details of how to apply! https://t.co/zIc59204I1

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Student Rights are recruiting ambassadors! If you or anyone you know believe in the fight for democracy, freedom and human rights on campus apply to become an ambassador and work to create positive change on campus. Click here to find out more: https://t.co/zIc592hG6B

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

For too long extremism has been allowed to flourish on UK campuses. Whether it’s #farright ideology or #Islamist literature being passed out at freshers – we need you to speak out. Join Student Rights and become an Ambassador today. Click here: https://t.co/zIc592hG6B

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

📣Student Rights is excited to announce the launch of the new Ambassador Programme – aimed at 18-25 year old's who are currently at university or college and are interested in tackling extremism on campus. Take a look and apply now
https://t.co/zIc592hG6B

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Universities risk 'mono-culture' where only certain political views accepted, education minister warns https://t.co/iwAjT0GeHz via @Telegraph

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Another case highlighting how #noplatforming can target those with critical, unorthodox or unpopular opinions and is fundamentally #notfitforpurpose. https://t.co/YP8NOfIR6A

[spiked @spikedonline]

Oxford student officials are planning a “Demonstration Against Brendan O’Neill” when he speaks at Queen’s College tonight. They have issued this defamatory statement about O’Neill. It really sums up how intolerant student leaders have become.

https://t.co/Fnv8O5QRYC

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Great news! Individuals should not be refused a platform for airing controversial or unpopular beliefs. #SafeSpaces patronise students whilst failing to prevent extremists speaking on campus unchallenged. Robust debate and #balancedplatforms are the way forward. https://t.co/iQHOLLFVNK

[The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes]

Students will be banned from refusing speakers a platform at their universities under the first government intervention on free speech on campus for 30 years https://t.co/9QudAHm3PO

[Guardian news @guardiannews]

University of Exeter investigates claims of racist WhatsApp group https://t.co/KRP3bIM4m2

[The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes]

A campaign against Islamophobia launched in parliament by Jeremy Corbyn gave a platform to supporters of jihad, a report claims today https://t.co/brOyQIk2I7

[Student Rights @Student_Rights]

Our National Organiser @EmmaFox247 releases a report into Mend's #IAM campaign, demonstrating how students' genuine concern to fight prejudice was exploited by extremists https://t.co/fP204HfHO6

[Henry Jackson Society @HJS_Org]

NEW: Today we launch our report into how a campaign to fight Islamophobia has in fact provided a platform for extremism across the public and charity sectors.