The open letter was addressed to Chancellor David Thodey, Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott and the Academic Board. It has been signed by 54 academics thus far.
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“We work, teach, and research at these Australian universities, and we equally condemn the violence against these peaceful encampments, the relentless media campaign to demonise student protestors, and the refusal by university leadership to engage with the reasonable and urgent political demands of the liberation camps.”
USyd encampment organisers have set out two counteroffers to University administration:
“An open meeting at our encampment, where all those attending the camp will have the right to witness the meeting or, a town hall meeting open to all staff and students, which takes place at a lecture theatre on campus.”
In an open letter, civil rights organisations have called for the government to repeal “anti-democratic” NSW anti-protest laws, or failing that, introduce “a community consultation component into the statutory review of the 2022 amendments.”
Open letters written by staff and students have called on the University of Sydney to cut institutional ties with Israeli universities and companies that directly arm Israel or collaborate with its military.
The letter focussed on AUKUS’ cost, and its likely inadequacy by the time its nuclear submarines are delivered.
To the Australian public and Prime Minister regarding the trial and extradition of Julian Assange. Signed by the young journalists of Australia.
The international letter opposes collaborative funding partnerships between universities and fossil fuel companies that compromise academic freedom.
A response to the upcoming Avatar quadrilogy.
An open letter from the editors of Honi Soit and other Australian student publications