
‘There was nothing to do but take action’: The encampments protesting for Palestine and the response to them
Think tank: HEPI
Author(s): Josh Freeman
January 30, 2025
This report from UK think tank HEPI investigates the UK university encampments protesting for Palestine and the response to them.
This report investigates the establishment of pro-Palestinian protest encampments at 36 UK universities during the 2023/24 academic year, analysing their motivations, structure and impact and the responses to them by institutions and students’ unions.
It provides a detailed framework for managing such protests in future, balancing freedom of speech, student wellbeing and the well-functioning of institutions.