As the conflict in Gaza continues, we continue to urge the Vice-Chancellor to join the call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
This Saturday 22 June, a protest will take place outside the Hub in Coventry, led by @covuniforpalestine. A number of students and societies will be in attendance at the Rally for Peace, and we stand in solidarity with them.
We ask all students planning to attend to protest peacefully and to stay safe. We also want to remind our community that we will not tolerate any form of racism, islamophobia, antisemitism, hate or harassment towards any students.
Can the university take disciplinary action when students protest?
The University can take disciplinary action when students breach the student code of conduct and it is your responsibility as a student to be aware of these. Actions or behaviours that could trigger disciplinary action include:
- The disruption of University activities whether on University premises or elsewhere (including online spaces).
- Preventing the legitimate exercise of free speech at the University.
- Behaviour (on or off campus) that could damage the reputation of the University.
- Conduct (both on or off campus, including online) that causes physical or mental damage, harm, alarm or distress to others.
- Criminal offences on University premises that affect members of the University community, or damages the reputation of the University.
If you are subject to a University disciplinary, support is available from Your Advice Service.
We will always be advocates for unity and peace, and we encourage all students to do the same.
Here’s a reminder of support services for anybody affected:
Mental Health and Counselling
Email: counsell.ss@coventry.ac.uk
Phone: 024 7765 8029
Hate and Harassment
Access the report form
Email: report.ss@coventry.ac.uk
Phone: 024 7765 8029
Spirituality and Faith
Email: faith.ss@coventy.ac.uk
Phone: 024 7765 8029
Your Students’ Union Advice Service
Resources: