THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SHOWED THEIR SUPPORT FOR THIS SUCCESSFUL OCCUPATION!!!

A SINCERE THANK YOU GOES OUT TO HUGH JONES (REGISTRAR & SECRETARY OF GOLDSMITHS) FOR HIS SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE MANIFESTATION OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME.

UNITED VIBRATIONS TONIGHT AT 9PM

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PLEASE NOTE: OCCUPIERS HAVE AGREED TO EXIT DEPTFORD TOWN HALL BY 10AM FRIDAY MORNING

20 SCHOLARSHIPS GUARANTEED!!!!!

Apologies for the blurry photo. The amenable letter reads:

Goldsmiths proposals for humanitarian scholarships

Goldsmiths will establish 4 scholarships, covering the cost of taught postgraduate tuition fees, to be awarded to students who come from all and any part of the world which is affected by oppression, persecution, political or military strife such that their human right to education is denied to them.

Goldsmiths will work with its students and other interested parties to establish a charitable trust to raise funds to support the costs of these students' study - accommodation, travel and living expenses. In the early years of the charity's operation, if it cannot raise sufficient funds to cover the costs, Goldsmiths will provide funds to enable the students to study at Goldsmiths.

Two of the four scholarships will, for the ten years from 2009-10 until 2018-19, be reserved for students from Palestine. Before the 2019-20 scholarships are advertised, there will be a review, which will include asking the student body (and making its assent a necessary condition) to determine whether and for how long the reservation of 2 scholarships for Palestinian students should continue.

Goldsmiths will work with Al-Quds Open University and Birzeit University, with which we already have strong academic links, in identifying suitable candidates. The selection panel to agree the criteria for the scholarships in the first instance, and to determine who receives the scholarships on an annual basis, shall comprise a student representative chosen by the students, an academic staff representative, and a Pro-Warden.

Consequences of the occupation

It is my belief that the occupation of Deptford Town Hall has been conducted peacefully and in good order. Unless, when the occupation is over, significant damage is found to have occurred, I am happy to confirm that no action will be taken against those students who took part in the occupation.

Hugh Jones

Registrar and Secretary

12 February 2009

4:50 pm

DEMANDS HAVE BEEN MET!!!!!!!

the occupation has succeeded in that our demands have been met. AMAZING NEWS! more to come in a few....

TALKS TODAY!!!

(THURSDAY 12TH FEB)

AT DEPTFORD TOWN HALL - IN LINE WITH THE GOLDSMITH STUDENT’S OCCUPATION FOR PALESTINIAN SCHOLARSHIPS.

JOHN ROSE 2.30PM

of Stop the War Coalition and author of “The myths of Zionism”.

DAVID GRAEBER 5PM

Professor of Anthropology (and outspoken anarchist).

Upstairs in Deptford Town Hall.

All Students welcome at all times.

TONIGHT!!! 9PM

OPEN SPACE FOR:

MUSIC,

DEBATE,

AND SUPPORT FOR THE GOLDSMITHS OCCUPATION FOR PALESTINIAN SCHOLARSHIPS.

UNITED VIBRATIONS

LIVE 9.30PM

Afro/Reggae/Dub

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SN MGMT's 2nd OFFER

Moving in the right direction. But not quite there yet!

DAY 2 IN EFFECT

PLEASE NOTE: All barriers and blockades that have been erected are directed towards the Senior Management Team, NOT students. This occupation recognizes that the right to education should be granted to ALL students, and we will do the best we can not to disrupt the educational process that takes place in Deptford Town Hall.


What do we want? SCHOLARSHIPS! When do we want them? NOW!!


Back in action bright and early...

The Taking of Deptford Town Hall

The Taking of Deptford Town Hall - Henry Flitton

SOCIAL TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THE 11TH!

Democracy in Action

Evening meeting. Yes that is right we are growing in numbers.

Afternoon meeting.

First Talks

Not what we are asking for AT ALL! Strange isn't it, that Palestine isn't mentioned.

WHAT WE ARE DEMANDING: 2 MA scholarships for students of Al-Quds Open University in Nablus, as well as spaces in halls of residence. The SU/Palestine Twinning Campaign has made it clear that we will be responsible for their airfare, whilst Al-Quds Open University/the students themselves will bear the cost of living expenses.

We are not leaving until our demands are met.

Getting Set Up

# FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #

11th February 2009 - Fifty Goldsmiths students have occupied Deptford Town Hall to demand two MA scholarships for Palestinian students attending Al-Quds Open University in Nablus. This action has been initiated by the Goldsmiths Students’ Union Palestine Twinning Campaign.

The occupying students have been peaceful and their interaction with the staff has been cordial.

The students entered the building at noon today and intend to remain day and night until their demands have been met. Until that time they will be organizing film screenings, social events and talks regarding the Israeli Occupation of Palestine and other political issues.

The granting of these scholarships is determined by Goldsmiths Senior Management Team which operates from Deptford Town Hall.

The space is open to all who choose to participate. Deptford Town Hall’s security staff is allowing people to enter and exit the building freely.

This action has been taken in support of a nationwide wave of twenty-seven student-led university occupations in response to the recent twenty-two day assault on Gaza. Goldsmiths’ SU began the campaign for scholarships in 2006.

To show your support for the granting of these MA scholarships, contact Warden Geoffrey Crossick at g.crossick@gold.ac.uk.

For more information regarding Goldsmiths’ students occupation of Deptford Town Hall, email goldsmithsoccupation@gmail.com.

Goldsmiths Occupation of Deptford Town Hall for Palestinian scholarships - 

Come and show your support for the people of Palestine, and the right to education.

All students free to enter and exit building, so please do come down and show your support.

Also please back the campaign by emailing the Warden of Goldsmiths - Geoffrey Crossick at g.crossick@gold.ac.uk, with your support for the occupation and cause.