Update from Friday 3 May:

We recognise the distressing events in the Middle East and their repercussions on campuses worldwide. In light of this, our primary objective remains the safety of our entire campus community.

To maintain normal campus activities and allow peaceful demonstrations, we have increased support from our Campus Safety Team. Additionally, our Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team is closely monitoring the situation and providing necessary support to our community members.

Universities are bastions of critical thinking and open dialogue, where free speech is vigorously protected. However, racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and any form of abuse, incitement, or harassment which is targeted at an individual or group is not acceptable. We encourage all incidents to be reported promptly via Report + Support.

We urge everyone to respect differing viewpoints. By fostering a respectful and secure environment, we can ensure our campus remains a secure space for all.

Update from Tuesday 30 April:

Last Thursday, 25 April, a number of tents were erected on the Piazza by Warwick Stands With Palestine – a coalition of student and staff organisations. The demonstration remains in place.

Freedom of speech is a vital component of university life - we remind staff and students to respect views that are different from their own, with kindness, respect and empathy. The University is working to begin discussions with the demonstration’s organisers.

Update from Friday 26 April:

Last night (Thursday 25 April) a number of tents were erected on the Piazza by Warwick Stands With Palestine – a coalition of student and staff organisations. We are talking to members of the coalition and engaging positively. We are aware of an agenda for action that has been shared via social media channels. The protest is planned for Friday 26 April and Saturday 27 April and activities have been planned until 5.30pm. Although freedom of speech is a vital component of university life, we remind staff and students to respect the views that are different from their own, with kindness, respect and empathy. We will of course, keep you up to date with any developments.