It was in Glasgow that I saw for the first time the meaning of international solidarity. Glasgow City Council was one of the first to twin with cities in the West Bank & Glasgow University set up its first scholarship for victims Sabra/ Shatila massacre.
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We couldn’t agree more.

This is beyond shameful. Solidarity with University of Glasgow Rector Ghassan Abu Sitta.

University of Glasgow management should condemn the German government and extend support to Dr Ghassan.

Hours after he was installed as Glasgow University Rector, Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah has been detained & denied entry to Germany - where was due to speak at a conference - at Berlin Airport.

This is scandalous & must be widely condemned.

Echoing the concerns noted here by UCU Glasgow. Extending our solidarity to Ghassan Abu Sitta. We urge Anton Muscatelli University of Glasgow to step in.

UCUG is honoured to support the installation of Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah as Rector In solidarity with the people of #Gaza

Proud moment as fellow alumni Palestinian Dr. Abu-Sittah becomes Rector University of Glasgow & addresses students “Our revenge will be the laughter of our children” dedicates his victory to over 40,000 dead in Gaza, members of his family & colleagues murdered by the state of Israel 🇵🇸❤️

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Everything about this is completely unacceptable! Solidarity with Cardiff UCU and their PGRs.

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VC Karen Cox looks like an arsonist trying to flee the scene - now that her resignation has been announced.

Time to cancel the cuts.

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Zara's finest work yet. After the west-end mum unison picket videos, obviously 👀

My friend (low income working family), upon receiving news of their eviction, was asked by the agent to sympathise “with the position landlords are in”. Who is the victim in this scenario? People are so quick to forget that owning a secure home (& multiple homes!) is a privilege

Live on CNN today, Ghassan Abu Sitta called for the profits Glasgow university has made from investments in the arms trade to be set aside & used to rebuild Gaza’s health and education systems.

Looking forward to speaking in Glasgow alongside Ghassan Abu Sitta and local trade unionists.

I'll be delivering a talk the following day on South Asian political activism in 20th Century Britain. Details TBC.

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Worth reminding everyone that it was the students who organised and campaigned tirelessly for his election, and they should be applauded for their efforts. They have spoken and have sent a united message.

Congratulations to Dr Abu-Sittah.