Students left feeling ‘intimidated and threatened’ by recent protests, Glasgow Uni says

An email sent by the University of Glasgow has claimed that a number of students have been left feeling “intimidated and threatened” by recent protests on campus.

David Duncan, University Secretary, sent the email to all students today following protests taking place over the past two days.

In the email, Mr Duncan said that “following both occupations, the University received complaints from individuals who felt intimidated and threatened by the occupation and by other recent protests on campus”.

He further claimed that there has been a demand for the “banning of all Zionists on campus”, but noted that “the University will never ban people from campus for holding views or allegiances on the which may be inimical to others”.

Mr Duncan also said the university does not believe it is “acceptable to call for the banning of a group from campus on account of their beliefs”.

He continued by saying that the University of Glasgow upholds the right to protest, “provided this does not interfere with the right of others to go about their business”.

The email was concluded by calling on all members of the “university community to show courtesy and respect to all, and to avoid using language which is likely to cause distress to others”.

This comes as a number of protests have been held recently over the institution’s alleged ties to Israel.

Today, GUJPS and GAAF held a sit in on campus at JMS, and on University Avenue. It is still ongoing, with the road currently closed to vehicles.

Yesterday, a similar protest took place in the form of occupying the Charles Wilson Building.

Seven students are also thought to currently be on a hunger strike.

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Police officers have been in attendance at both demonstrations but it has been reported that no protestors have been arrested.

A SafeZone notification was also sent out to students telling them to avoid the area, however, it has been updated to say they are now able to return to campus.

In a previous statement, the University of Glasgow told The Glasgow Tab: “The University of Glasgow upholds the right to freedom of expression, including the right of staff and students to engage in peaceful demonstrations.

“However, we do not tolerate activities which interfere with the rights of others to go about their business in peace.”

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