2022–2023 University of Sheffield protests
student protest at the University of Sheffield
The 2022–2023 University of Sheffield protests were student protests at the University of Sheffield in England. The protests ended in October 2023.
Background
The protests was in reaction to the University of Sheffield working with and accepting payment for various activities from companies including Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, and Boeing who are involved in the arms manufacturing industry.
Timeline
2022
Occupations
On 24 October 2022 Sheffield Action Group occupied the faculty of engineering's "The Diamond" building at the University of Sheffield. The group held up banners in support of removing companies involved in the arms industry from campus. In response to the occupation, the university relocated all teaching activities to other venues around campus. On 28 October 2022 High Court enforcement evicted the students from the building.
On 24 November 2022 Sheffield Action Group occupied the Hicks Building in solidarity with the University and College Union, and to continue to demand arms companies be removed from campus.
2023
Occupations
On 12 February 2023 the group occupied the Jessop West building, and on 15 February 2023 they occupied the Hicks Building again, later expanding to occupy five buildings.
On 28 September 2023 around 7 pm 20 students occupied Arts Tower, both in protest against arms companies on campus and in solidarity with the ongoing UCU strikes.
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