Student Encampment

University of Cambridge students have joined the international movement of student encampments in solidarity with Palestinians under occupation, apartheid and genocide. You can head down to King’s Parade to see what’s going on and find out how you can help, and also follow the camp on Twitter and Instagram.

If you live in Cambridge or the surrounds, you can sign an open letter in support of the encampment here.

Donations of home cooked food are welcome and should be co-ordinated with the students to avoid waste.

VERY IMPORTANT
Do not to talk to the press – there’s a media team who will handle the press. Hostile media could affect the students in the camp, so very important NOT to engage with journalists. Wear a face covering, if you prefer.

Do not to engage with members of the public who may get irate at the sight of pro-Palestine actions. There are stewards on the site in yellow hi-vis vests. Please allow them to de-escalate any difficult encounters, rather than try and launch into a debate with hostile members of the public.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Such unified action allows for safe and effective pro-Palestine protests.

Health Workers 4 Palestine Weekly Vigil

New location:
? King’s Parade
?️Friday 10th May
⏰6pm

VERY IMPORTANT
Do not to talk to the press – there is media all the time at the camp. Wear a face covering, if you prefer. There’s a media team who will handle the press. Hostile media could affect the students in the camp, so very important NOT to engage with journalists.

All welcome.

Student encampment on King’s Parade

Show support and please write to the University to express your support of the encampment and their demands:
1) Disclose financial and professional ties with complicit organisations.
2) Divest funds and collaboration away from such organisations
3) Reinvest in Palestinian students, academics and scholars.
4) Protect students at risk and become a University of Sanctuary.

You can sign a letter of support here:
https://twitter.com/Town4Palestine/status/1787911679432392723

VERY IMPORTANT
Do not to talk to the press – there is media all the time at the camp. Wear a face covering, if you prefer. There’s a media team who will handle the press. Hostile media could affect the students in the camp, so very important NOT to engage with journalists.

PROTEST: No Genocide Profiteers On Campus

Wednesday 8th May @ 6:30pm,  Outside The Cambridge Union, 9A Bridge St CB2 1UB.
Map LINK https://maps.app.goo.gl/PNfqDuueQbzrKygHA

On May 8th Peter Thiel, far right campaigner and Co-founder/Chair of Palantir is due to speak at the Cambridge Union. Palantir are a military AI and surveillance tech company known for their involvement in human rights abuses across the world. They are currently supplying the Israeli military with advanced AI technology being used to commit genocide. In January, Palantir signed a “strategic partnership” with the IOF which “aims to significantly aid the Israeli Ministry of Defence in addressing the current situation in Israel”. CEO Alex Karp said he is “exceedingly proud” of Palantir’s involvement in “operationally crucial operations in Israel”.

Actions – Sat 4th May

TRINITY COLLEGE- No Open Days As Usual in a Genocide!
their investment in Elbit systems makes them complicit in genocide
10am to 12pm, Great Gate (Trinity College) on Trinity Street
Let’s make them listen. Bring placards banners and a strong voice

SINGING CHILDREN OF PALESTINE
Join in to sing Jim Boyes’ song, please learn the lyrics
https://youtu.be/faQSVyimUBo?si=9LBChObOqetYVT6_
See attached word doc
Be ready to start in front of Guildhall 11.30 am
Will sing 3 times with breaks, finish 12 noon prompt

STOP ROSEBANK and EQUINOR OUT
An international coalition resisting Equinors’s global fossil fuel projects
Bring signs linking this to other aspects of the climate crisis
Meet 1.30 pm outside the Senate House

Regular actions:

CAMBRIDGE PSC SATURDAY STALL
Front of Guildhall, 11.30 am to 13.30 pm
WOMEN IN BLACK
Silent Vigil in Market Square, 12 pm to 1 pm
All welcome, dress in black if you can

National Demonstration for Palestine

Saturday 27 April, 12PM

Parliament Square, marching to Hyde Park, London
Join us in London as we march to demand the government #StopArmingIsrael and call for a permanent #CeaseFireNow
Let’s make this the biggest demonstration for Palestine yet.

PSC people are meeting at Cambridge station to catch the 10.14 a.m. train to Kings Cross.

CAMBRIDGE ALTERNATIVE
Trinity College – No Open Days As Usual in a Genocide!
Saturday 27th April plus Saturday 4th May, 10am to 12pm, Great Gate (Trinity College) on Trinity Street
Let’s make them listen. Bring placards banners and a strong voice

Stall & Vigil – 6th April

Cambridge Women in Black Silent Vigil – City Centre front of Guildhall 12 noon till 1pm. All welcome to show support.

Cambridge PSC Stall same place 11.30 am – 13.30 pm.