A Manchester University student has been suspended following allegations they took part in a protest over the institution's 'ties to Israel'.
The student alleges they have been 'personally targeted and harassed by the Senior Leadership Team for being outspoken and criticising them regularly'. The University of Manchester confirmed the student has been suspended but would not comment further.They also confirmed the student's suspension bans any presence on campus except for academic or welfare purposes.
This most recent protest saw student occupy the Simon building for three days as part of a campaign to 'demand the end of UoM ties to Israel, in particular its partnerships with BAE Systems, Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem'.
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
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