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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC)

@urbc.bsky.social

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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: linktr.ee/urbc

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

To read our full statement and recommendations: tiny.cc/ajqp001

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

The image consists of text in black font on a muted pink background. The text addresses the challenges faced by migrant students in the higher education sector, criticizing inadequate solutions and the collusion of universities with policies perceived as hostile. The text is centred, with additional graphics at the bottom right corner. Here, silhouettes of a graduation cap and a fist appear next to the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS," which is stylized in bold capital letters and features linked diamond shapes in the top right section.

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

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The image features a block of text on a muted pink background. The text discusses the perspective of UK university officials regarding a Trump presidency in the United States and its potential benefit of increasing migrant student enrollment in the UK. The text mentions ICE raids affecting migrant students and California State University's shift to online classes due to these raids. In the bottom right corner, there is a graphic with the words "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" in bold, capital letters. Alongside the text, there is an illustration of a graduate holding a diploma.

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

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. 🧵

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."

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

The image features a statement on a purple background with black text that discusses the perception of migrant students being treated as "cash cows." In the bottom left corner, there is a simplistic line drawing of a cow with a dollar sign on its side, emphasizing the concept of financial exploitation. In the bottom right corner, there are logos featuring minimalist designs of a protester and a mesh pattern with the words "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS" in bold black letters.

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

The image has a light purple background with bold black text. At the top, it states "The RGSU report found:". Below, two bullet points summarize key findings. The first point highlights financial concerns faced by international students, noting that 1 in 5 students worry about money constantly, with borrowing or part-time work linked to anxiety. The second point mentions the impact of rising visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge on financial pressures. In the bottom right corner, there is an illustration of a person standing with an arm raised and the text "UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS".

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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. 🧵

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

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 ❗

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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...

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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...

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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...

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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

The image is a memorial tribute featuring three photographs of the same woman at different times. In the top left, she has short hair, and is smiling while touching her head, wearing glasses and a green top with white polka dots. The top middle photo shows her with long, curly hair, wearing glasses and a patterned scarf, smiling at the camera. The bottom left picture presents her with medium-length hair, wearing glasses and a dark-colored top, smiling as well. To the right of the images, there is a block of text in black, and below it is a QR code. The image background is white, and it is bordered in black.

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

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.

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

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

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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

Collage of photographs, headlines, banners, and posters about student rights, border control protests, and educational activism that Unis Resist Border Controls hosted, facilitated or participated in.

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

FYI @citystgeorgesucu.bsky.social @qmucu.bsky.social @umucu.bsky.social @uculincolnbranch.bsky.social @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social @ucuessex.bsky.social

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The image is a digital poster with a white background and a black border. In the upper left corner, there is a graphic of a graduation cap with the text “UNIS RESIST BORDER CONTROLS” arranged around it. Directly below, there is a block of text. The text discusses the issue of a purported anti-Palestinian, anti-migrant poster created with Zionist influence to spread fear and isolate migrant students involved with the liberation of Palestine. It claims the poster has roots in hostile policies and describes the impact these policies have, citing a specific case of a student losing their visa for supporting Palestinian liberation.

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Here was our statement at today's protest.

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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... 🧵

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.

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Least we forget, @urbc.bsky.social endorsed @drjogrady.bsky.social 2019 GS bid because she promised to work with us to make ending #HostileEnviornment policy a union issue. We have the 🧾. Learn what Grady has failed to do here: www.unisresistbordercontrols.org.uk/2024/03/01/u... End of 🧵

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UCU Election & Migrant-Washing: A View from URBC – Unis Resist Border Controls

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The union can't claim to care about how carceral immigration policies via the #HostileEnvironment might lead to migrant students being unable to stay in the UK post-graduation when a union has refused to even work with @urbc.bsky.social on these issues & create the necessary pushback.

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

We get it. @ucu.org.uk is operating from a place of desperation as the UK HE sector is imploding on itself. But for 6️⃣ years @ucu.org.uk has refused to strike to end #HostileEnvironment policy - something we've urged the union to do at successive UCU strikes since 2018.

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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. 🧵

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Can we not see the implicit racism in the messaging? If unions give consent to this kind of discourse, we are only allowing for this racist narrative, pushed for years, in that migrant students don't care about quality & that they lower the quality of higher education. End of 🧵

Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

It seems odd that this piece did not even feature any students of colour who are British, much less migrant. Again, how comfortable does @ucu.org.uk feel when media pieces centre white with concerns of quality & racialised/migrant students as being happy with whatever they get?

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Does @ucu.org.uk believe that migrant students, particularly racialised migrant students don't care about the quality of their education in relation to job cuts?

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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... 🧵

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.

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Unis Resist Border Controls (URBC) @urbc.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

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