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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Message of Solidarity from Manchester Sociology Department
We have just received an email from the UoM Sociology Dept: Dear Roscoe Occupiers, As members of staff in Sociology at the University of Manchester we write in solidarity to congratulate you on your occupation. You are making a principled, … Continue reading
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A short report on today’s events.
First of all I’d like to say how insanely proud I am that the occupation is about to enter its second week. Everyone here has worked so hard for the cause and the commitment on show from each and every … Continue reading
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Timetable for Wed 1st December
Tomorrow’s timetable: 9am-1pm: University lectures. 1pm-3pm: A series of talks entitled “Radicalism, Literature and Culture in University” with speakers Jerome de Groot, David Alderson, Robert Spencer and Carolyn Broomhead from the Uni of Manchester English and American Studies departments. 3pm-3.30pm … Continue reading
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Transcript of Jean Shaoul’s talk last Friday
Jean Shaoul, explaining the economic roots of the crisis, said, “It is extremely important to understand the financial and economic crisis and why the right to education for the next generation is under attack.” “It’s not just tuition fees … Continue reading
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Radicalism, Literature, Culture and the University
Tomorrow afternoon from 1pm to 3pm, the Roscoe Occupation is very happy to welcome speakers from the University of Manchester English and American Studies departments for a series of talks entitled “Radicalism, Literature, Culture and the University”. The speakers are: … Continue reading
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Manchester Occupation statement regarding Legal Advice
LEGAL INFORMATION If you witness police violence or misbehaviour: Take photographs, a note of what’s happened and officer’s police number (it’s on their shoulder badge). Contact our legal team after the event with your information, at legalmanchester@hotmail.co.uk If you’re arrested: … Continue reading
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Legal Support for today
http://bristol.indymedia.org/article/702296 Note that this site is written by the occupiers at the University of Western England. The number you should call will be given out during the protests on cards. Hopefully we’ll edit that number into this post shortly.
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Message regarding the National Day of Action 30th November
Hey everyone, Day of action tomorrow, come down to Roscoe as early as possible (8.30am onwards) to help organise picket lines/flyering as early as possible. The importance of this march on the day an open debate in commons is taking … Continue reading
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Student Union backing
The University of Manchester Student Union are now behind us. http://www.umsu.manchester.ac.uk/ Good to see that message on their homepage!
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Minutes of today’s general meeting
MINUTES FROM CUTS MEETING Plan for 30th November Student Strike * Picket Lines from 9am- to join in meet at half past the hour at the Roscoe building to collect materials and join the teams going out. * Rally 12 … Continue reading
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