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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Jesus. 35 UK universities quietly- without debate - joined the Ministry of Defence’s “Battlefield Alliance” which seeks to “reorientate academia towards Defence and National Security” They’re destroying the social sciences and humanities while militarising the institutions
• Durham University
• Newcastle University
• Northumbria University
• Lancaster University
• University of Cumbria
• University of Lancashire
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Sheffield
• University of York
• Loughborough University
• University of Lincoln
• University of Nottingham
• Aston University
• University of Birmingham
• University of Warwick
• King's College London
• Kingston University
• Queen Mary University of London
• University College London
• University of Oxford
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Surrey
• University of Bath
• University of Bristol
• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Glasgow
• University of Strathclyde
• Cardiff University
• Swansea University
• Queens University Belfast
• Cranfield UniversityFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14 July 2026
UK Universities Betray Public Trust by Joining MoD's 'Battlefield Advantage' Alliance
Without Debate
A coalition of campaign groups has accused UK universities of quietly integrating themselves into Britain's defence infrastructure after 35 institutions signed up to the Ministry of Defence's Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).
The Ministry of Defence says the alliance aims to "reorientate academia towards Defence and National Security", strengthen links between universities and the defence sector, and translate research into "battlefield advantage".
Campaigners say the move represents a significant shift in the role of higher education and has taken place without meaningful public debate.
Among the founding members are the University of Oxford, University College London, King's College London, the University of Manchester, the University of Edinburgh, Cardiff University and Queen's University Belfast.
"We are witnessing the formal incorporation of Britain's universities into the defence ecosystem," said Jinsella Kennaway, Founder and Executive Director of Demilitarise Education.
"The Ministry of Defence is explicit about its intentions. Universities exist to advance knowledge and foster critical inquiry, not to become pipelines for military research and defence recruitment.
Students and staff deserve to know who agreed to this and why."
Campaigners are calling on all 35 universities to publish the governance documents and board minutes relating to their decision to join the alliance, and to explain whether staff and students were consulted.
Many UK universities already maintain relationships with major defence companies, including BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, Thales, Lockheed Martin and QinetiQ. Critics argue that the DUA formalises and accelerates the integration of academia, industry and the state.
The coalition warns that, at a time of rising defence spending, universities risk becoming increasingly aligned with governme…
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Monotropism.org @monotropism.org · 07/05/2026
Joan McDonald @posautive.bsky.social was also on, talking about monotropism and flow... bsky.app/profile/oolo...
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ICE Flight Monitor @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
A small Journey plane that departed from the ICE Transfer Facility at Mesa-Gateway Airport early this morning has just landed in Shannon, Ireland. This is likely a refueling stop before a deportation is carried out.
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The Ditch @wereontheditch.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
A statement of fact – that Hamas exists and is embedded in Palestinian society – and a straightforward condemnation of western intervention angered a class that’s never served Irish sovereignty, let alone Palestinian humanity Catherine Connolly was right www.ontheditch.com/catherine-co...
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Fine, here’s unequivocal – Catherine Connolly is right
There’s an intellectual insecurity to the Irish ruling class, its political parties, its media, its blind followers.
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Looking forward to joining this creative workshop!
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Looking forward to hosting this workshop for ARGH and AMASE. Access Riders are a really useful advocacy tool for recognising individual needs and defining accommodations that can help.
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Just to clarify: I'm autistic and it wasn't the vaccines. I'm autistic but I don't do N@zi salutes and I try not to be too much of an @$$hole. #NotAllAutistics
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I think it's time to take out a newspaper subscription, though it could be an online one. Any recommendations for reflective, analytical, truthful journalism?Though nothing is without bias. Mine is to view things with a centre left, decolonisation, neurodivergent-affirming lens. Advice please .
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
RTE news keeps referring to "Iran-backed Hezbollah" but never says "US/UK- backed Israel". Funny that. @news.rte.ie
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
As we de-medicalise autism,and move beyond the tragedy narrative, organisations and advocates need to work hard to call out ableism & to spread knowledge of supportive practice. Right now it's a really confusing landscape for parents and teachers.
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Shannon Airport last Sunday. Uniformed US soldiers chilling. Irish neutrality? Our Tánaiste/ Foreign Affairs Minister was visiting the county at the time. Sen Timmy Dooley was campaigning in Shannon. Blind eye turned to US army/ flights yet again. #GE24
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A few have-a-go independents out there!
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Just found this #GE24 podcast. Ivan Yates being his gossipy irreverent self looking at candidates election prospects.
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
@misshalcyon.bsky.social Hello, could you please link me to.the autistic professionals starter group. Thank you!
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Catherine Crompton @cjcrompton.bsky.social · 01/11/2024
Ooh, the call for abstracts is live for Autism Europe 2025! Really nice list of topics, too. Deadline 10th January :) autismcongress2025.org/call-for-abs...
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Laura Crane @lauramaycrane.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Delighted to share details of a free online conversation with Dr Wenn Lawson, entitled "An autistic perspective on employment". Taking place on Wed 27th Nov, 10-11am UK time, it's free to register. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/disab...
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An autistic perspective on employment: a conversation with Dr Wenn Lawson
This webinar is an exciting opportunity to hear Dr Wenn Lawson reflect on his life and work experiences as an internationally respected autistic academic, researcher, consultant, author, poet and spea...
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posautive.bsky.social @posautive.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... Loving this new piece designed to explain neurodiversity to a younger audience .
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Neurodiversity Can Explain Differences in How People Experience Everyday Life
Neurodiversity means that all people’s brains process information differently from each other. In other words, people think and learn in a variety of ways. Being neurodivergent means that the way a pe...
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Alyssa Alcorn @aalcorn.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
🥳 Check out our new article introducing neurodiversity research--for kids! Frontiers For Young Minds is a peer-reviewed scientific journal for kids, with young reviewers (+ adults). With @cjcrompton.bsky.social @katiecebula.bsky.social @suereviews.bsky.social kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
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