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Established on the 5th March 2016, Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) is a migrant-led, national campaign to end the Hostile Environment policy (i.e.- carceral border controls) within UK higher education. Learn more about our work: https://linktr.ee/urbc
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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · Mar 25
We support migrant students globally who work to end carceral policies.

That's why we affirm Momodou Taal & his important fight against unjust ICE detention & his mission to ensure the civil liberties for all US students.

We've donated, please do the same. 🔽

chuffed.org/project/1258...
Stand with Momodou Taal against Unjust Detention
Cornell graduate student Momodou Taal is a co-plaintiff with fellow graduate student Sriram Parasurama and Cornell Professor Mukoma Wa Ngugi in a lawsuit against Donald Trump, which charges that the l...
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A follow-up to our tweet, the recommendations from the Russell Group SUs & UKCISA report about the international student experience contain significant gaps.

A failure of this report is not confronting the #HostileEnvironment policy affecting migrant students.

We unpack why this matters.

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The image is divided into two sections. The top section features a pink background with bold black text. Below it is an image of a group of five people sitting on indoor steps, casually interacting with each other. They appear to be students, with a mix of genders, ethnicities, and attire; some are holding notebooks or electronic devices. The background includes a modern interior with a balcony and glass windows. The lower part is a dark blue area with white text, beneath which are logos for "Russell Group Students' Unions" and "UKCISA." In the bottom right corner, there is an illustration of a graduate with a megaphone, next to the words "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS."
July 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Hi ‪@osma-basil.bsky.social‬!

We regularly give funds to The Sameer Project, who are doing mutual aid in Gaza and doing incredible live-saving work. We gave them £100 earlier today: chuffed.org/project/1132...

I can put you in touch with The Sameer Project if you/your family need urgent help.
Screenshot from an online fundraiser by The Sameer project for South Gaza. https://chuffed.org/project/113222-tent-campaign-the-sameer-project
July 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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The Russell Group SUs' report on migrant students affirms much of what we've been saying for 9 years.

Read the study here: qrplanet.com/ybz0fr?ref

These series of tweets, we unpack the report.

But the report could have gone father. Watch for our 2nd part on this study.

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The image has a lavender background with centered black text at the top providing information about a report by the Russell Group Students’ Union (RGSU). It discusses the challenges faced by migrant students due to policies and educational structures. Below the text, a large black arrow pointing to the left contains the white text "We unpack this report." In the bottom right corner, a logo with a pattern of chain links, a book, and a graduation cap is accompanied by the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS."
June 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The liberation of #Palestine & the sovereignty of #Iran are connected struggles❗

Print off our poster.

Colour and black & white versions available (copy & paste link): tinyurl.com/4fmjyeka

Stop Israel-US Imperialism❗

End Genocide in GAZA ❗

Stop War in IRAN ❗
The image features a light green background with various graphics and bold text. At the top right, there is a red and green watermelon slice. Below it, black and red text reads "Stop Israel-US Imperialism!!!" An arrow points down from this text to a red phrase, "The liberation of Palestine & the sovereignty of Iran are connected struggles!" Another arrow raises up from this phrase to a pomegranate on the lower left. The pomegranate is detailed with seeds spilling out. On the lower right, larger black text states, "End Genocide in GAZA! Stop War in IRAN!" A logo in the bottom right corner includes a mortarboard and text.
June 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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In relation to our tweet on X, a comrade told us:

"UCU is better at organising to strengthen the SWP than itself"

We couldn't say it any better.

A full analysis can be found via our IG account: www.instagram.com/p/DKHvb6GM2C...
The image is a collage containing two main sections and additional text elements. The top section is a screenshot from a social media post by "UCU - University and College Union." It has a white background with black text, highlighting a decision made at the UCU Congress 2025 to oppose racism and the far-right, with specific commitments listed. Below this is a bold, magenta panel with white uppercase text that says "PASSED! COMMITTING OUR UNION TO" followed by smaller text: "Oppose racist immigration laws, stand-up to the far right, and support anti-racist organising." At the bottom left, there is angled text stating, "Working with SUTR & 'turning out for mass anti-racist' protest will not end xeno-racist immigration policies or stop the far-right!" The bottom right features a logo with text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" and a stylized image of a graduation cap and an academic building. The image features a section from a manifesto document. At the top is a stylized black-and-white image of a person on a purple background. Below, the title "6. HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT" is prominently displayed, followed by a subheading "6.1 Compensating the material costs of anti-immigrant policies." The document describes issues related to immigration policies in educational and work environments, mentioning topics like visa costs, xenophobia, and policies affecting BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) students and staff. Important texts are bolded and underlined for emphasis, such as "to challenge" and "aggressively over-enforce." Surrounding the document, there is a large pink arrow pointing toward the page and additional pink text reading "From Jo Grady’s 2019 manifesto pledge that has been forgotten by Jo & her supporters!" In the bottom right corner, there is a logo and text that says "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS." The image is divided into two main sections. The top section features a text block titled "6.2 Campaigning against surveillance and the security state." The text discusses the effects of the hostile environment on research, particularly regarding overseas colleagues facing issues with visas and surveillance measures. Terms like "forced" are emphasized in red. Below this, there are hyperlinks to campaigns such as "International and Broke" and "Unis Resist Border Controls." An arrow points from the text to the bottom left section, which has a gradient black background with pink text reading, "What happened to your 2019 manifesto promises, Jo?" In the bottom right corner, the logo for "Unis Resist Border Controls" features a stylized image of a protester and a broken chain motif.
May 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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We support migrant students globally who work to end carceral policies.

That's why we affirm Momodou Taal & his important fight against unjust ICE detention & his mission to ensure the civil liberties for all US students.

We've donated, please do the same. 🔽

chuffed.org/project/1258...
Stand with Momodou Taal against Unjust Detention
Cornell graduate student Momodou Taal is a co-plaintiff with fellow graduate student Sriram Parasurama and Cornell Professor Mukoma Wa Ngugi in a lawsuit against Donald Trump, which charges that the l...
chuffed.org
March 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Important piece by Amandla Thomas-Johnson
on how US migrant students involved in Palestine solidarity work are having their student visas weaponised by milquetoast university bosses who are kowtowing to normalising fascism on campus and Trump's bombastic rhetoric.

www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
The image is a screenshot of a webpage from Al Jazeera's website. The headline of the article reads, "Trump wants to deport foreign students like me. Universities must defy him." Below the headline is a subheading: "Universities will get nowhere by facilitating the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian students. They will only accelerate his ‘war on woke’.” The article is attributed to Amandla Thomas-Johnson, identified as a PhD candidate at Cornell University. The date is marked as "12 Mar 2025." Above the headline is the Al Jazeera logo in orange, along with website navigation links and categories like News, Middle East, and more. Below the text is an image of a historic building with a pointed tower amidst leafless trees under a cloudy sky. Social sharing icons are visible beside the author’s name.
March 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Today marks the 2️⃣ anniversary of the passing of Riham Sheble, an incredible fighter for migrant students rights in the UK.

Listen to a podcast about the #LetRihamStay campaign: patreon.com/posts/casewo...

Read media pieces about the campaign: tinyurl.com/vmy6n5ry

CC: @warwickuniucu.bsky.social
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March 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Via @dropsitenews.com Mahmoud Khalil was detained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last night. This was done with the full complicity of @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

▶️Sign this letter demanding Khalil's release: actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
The image consists of two main sections. The upper part contains text on a white background, structured in two paragraphs. This text describes an incident at Columbia University involving Homeland Security agents and a student. It provides details about the events and individuals involved. The lower section is a photograph showing four individuals. Three of them are engaged in conversation on the steps of a building. One of the individuals is wearing a dark jacket with a circular patch on the sleeve that reads "Columbia University Public Safety." The background features a building with columns and steps.
March 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Happy #IWD2025 except to the women who forward anti-migrant, xeno-racist policies responsible for our deaths & creating barriers.

Solidarity to migrant women who are fighting for their free movement & working to end #HostileEnvironment policy in the UK. #InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Today marks our 9 year anniversary 🎉

For close to a decade, this migrant-led campaign has worked diligently to end #HostileEnvironment policy in UK higher education.

Our direction has changed. Read our "New Ways of Working" statement & get involved: linktr.ee/urbc
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March 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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FYI @citystgeorgesucu.bsky.social @qmucu.bsky.social @umucu.bsky.social @uculincolnbranch.bsky.social @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social @ucuessex.bsky.social
urbc.bsky.social Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · Feb 27
Earlier today we joined Palestine solidarity activists in a protest organised by City Action for Palestine.

This protest was called after an anti-Palestine, anti-migrant poster was found in the men's toilets at City, University of London. More on that here: www.instagram.com/p/DGVgIgZIrJ...

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The image shows a hand holding a stack of leaflets in the foreground, with banners displayed in the background. The leaflets are titled "BORDERS KILL KNOWLEDGE" and contain printed text about resisting border controls in universities. In the background, there is a large banner featuring the Palestinian flag colors — red, black, white, and green. Beside it, another banner reads "ISRAELI APARTHEID CAMPUS" with similar flag colors. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with a partially visible building and some trees.
February 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
urbc.bsky.social
Earlier today we joined Palestine solidarity activists in a protest organised by City Action for Palestine.

This protest was called after an anti-Palestine, anti-migrant poster was found in the men's toilets at City, University of London. More on that here: www.instagram.com/p/DGVgIgZIrJ...

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The image shows a hand holding a stack of leaflets in the foreground, with banners displayed in the background. The leaflets are titled "BORDERS KILL KNOWLEDGE" and contain printed text about resisting border controls in universities. In the background, there is a large banner featuring the Palestinian flag colors — red, black, white, and green. Beside it, another banner reads "ISRAELI APARTHEID CAMPUS" with similar flag colors. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with a partially visible building and some trees.
February 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Bizarre statement @ucu.org.uk.

For 6️⃣ years you refused to work with us to end #HostileEnvironment policy in UK HE. As this policy extend to other areas, instead, you capitulate to the very neoliberal, marketised dynamics that harms migrant students & all staff alike.

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ucu.org.uk University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · Feb 25
Our response to reports that the government’s immigration white paper will propose tighter restrictions for international students 👇

Read more 👉 www.ucu.org.uk/article/1392...
February 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Strange that @ucu.org.uk shares this @bbcnewsofficial.bsky.social article - see here x.com/ucu/status/1...
& yet, no discussion how this piece features exclusively white British students.

Does @ucu.org.uk think that migrant students aren't affected by cuts? Article: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A woman stands by a canal lined with autumn trees, smiling, in front of a headline about university course cuts. A man is featured in the photo, serving as the focal point of the accompanying article A person sits on a stone bench holding a dog, with a scenic landscape in the background. There's a caption about being busy with volleyball and student newspaper keeping him going.
February 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Thank you so much for your kind words & solidarity @qmucu.bsky.social. Hope all other @ucu.org.uk branches will follow us
@ducu.bsky.social @umucu.bsky.social @sheffielducu.bsky.social @uswucu.bsky.social @ucuglos.bsky.social @ucugreenwich.bsky.social @ucuwestminster.bsky.social @uclucu.bsky.social
qmucu.bsky.social QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · Feb 23
Hurrah! The brilliant @urbc.bsky.social has joined Bluesky! Give them a follow if you care about migrants and challenging the hostile environment and #UKHE at large.
February 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM