UK Universities Urged to Cut Ties with Arms Trade Amid Growing Student and Staff Opposition
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Over 1,500 students and staff at UK universities have signed an open letter demanding the end of partnerships with the arms trade, citing a £2.5bn value of these links. The campaign, led by Demilitarise Education (dED), argues that such partnerships contribute to global violence and undermine universities' commitments to public good. The letter calls for transparency in funding and research and urges universities to prioritize peace-building over military collaboration.

Feb 11, 2026, 6:07 AM