Manchester United will be without several first-team players on Sunday as they welcome Fulham to Old Trafford for their FA Cup quarter-final tie.
01.03.2023 - 21:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Students who barricaded themselves inside University of Manchester buildings last month will face disciplinary action, the institution has confirmed.
In all, 11 students from the UoM Rent Strike group are facing disciplinary action, the protesters say. Now, a spokesperson for the university has also confirmed it will ‘commence the process of issuing legal proceedings to regain possession of our buildings’.
UoM Rent Strike said it is unmoved by this latest development, and has claimed ‘this action will not intimidate us’. It also said no crime was committed and no buildings were damaged in a statement posted on Twitter just before 1pm today (March 1).
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“The University of Manchester has commenced disciplinary action against student activists over the occupations of the John Owens and Simon buildings,” the statement began. “Yesterday, 11 students received emails from the University informing them that they were under investigation for breaching the ‘Conduct and Discipline’ regulations.
“This response to student occupations is unprecedented, and proves that the university feels threatened by students making their voices heard and taking action for better conditions. We condemn the University of Manchester’s decision to pursue serious disciplinary action against these students.
“No crimes have been committed and no damage has been done to any personal offices, despite the university’s claims. The decision of senior management to make false statements about protesting students in an attempt to discredit and suppress their voice, is unacceptable. There have been no health and safety issues caused by occupations, except for those imposed by the
Manchester United will be without several first-team players on Sunday as they welcome Fulham to Old Trafford for their FA Cup quarter-final tie.
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