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Auckland University Students To Address Course Cuts At Open Forum With Provost, Threaten Protest On University Open Day
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 6:18 pm | We are the University
The students have threatened protest action at the Mānawa Mai Open Day on Saturday 24th August if the invited University representatives do not appear at the forum to answer student questions. More >>
Students' study-in protest in Auckland University Library
Friday, 8 June 2012, 10:39 am | We are the University
Approximately 50 University of Auckland students remain in the University of Auckland library, participating in a silent study-in protest titled "Don't turn out the lights on education!" organized by student group Blockade the Budget. More >>
Students concerned at coverage of police at Budget protest
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 9:42 am | We are the University
Students involved with Friday's Blockade the Budget protest have expressed concern at the media coverage of the event. Many students have noted a general lack of coverage on why students were protesting, and unevenness around the reporting of police conduct. More >>
We Are the University to March Against the Budget
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 11:09 am | We are the University
We Are the University (Wellington) will march from Victoria University to Parliament today to oppose the Government’s changes to student loans and allowances. Earlier this month, the Government indicated a raft of changes restricting access to tertiary ... More >>
University of Auckland Student Rally: Solidarity with Unions
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 11:24 am | We are the University
On Thursday 22nd March at 1pm, students from the We are the University movement will stage a rally in the University of Auckland quad. This event is to show solidarity with, and to demand fair conditions and pay for all general and academic staff as ... More >>
Victoria University attempts to Silence Dissent
Monday, 21 November 2011, 11:31 am | We are the University
VUW are attempting to intimidate and punish students at Victoria University for engaging in a peaceful and legal occupation, the ‘Box University’ held on the 13th of October. More >>
Students occupy Auckland University Clocktower
Monday, 17 October 2011, 4:29 pm | We are the University
Hundreds of students marched on the University Council of Auckland University this afternoon. Currently a hundred students and some faculty members are occupying the Council chambers in the Clocktower building. The occupation occurred as students ... More >>
Occupy Auckland University to negotiate demands
Monday, 17 October 2011, 4:24 pm | We are the University
Occupation seems to be the new popular form of protest on small and large scales. University students in both Auckland and Wellington have done their own occupations to protest fee increases and programme cuts. The ongoing one at the University of ... More >>
TEU joins forces with We are the University in rally
Monday, 17 October 2011, 2:59 pm | We are the University
We are the University, with the endorsement of the Tertiary Education Union (TEU) and the Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) have planned a rally against another 4% fee rise on Monday 17th October. The rally will be followed in the evening ... More >>
Students occupy Business School at University of Auckland
Monday, 26 September 2011, 2:54 pm | We are the University
Students at the University of Auckland have occupied the top floor of the Owen G Glenn Building in opposition to three key issues: the Voluntary Student Membership (VSM) bill, due to pass its third reading on the 28th September, the erosion of democracy ... More >>
Students in Auckland to stage rally
Monday, 26 September 2011, 12:29 pm | We are the University
On Monday 26th September 2011, in coordination with universities around the country, and with the support of the Auckland University Students’ Association (AUSA) and the Tertiary Education Union (TEU), We Are the University (Auckland) will hold a ... More >>
Fiery Scenes at VUW as Security Attack Students
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 10:06 am | We are the University
Over 300 students gathered today to protest ongoing cuts and redundancies at Victoria University this afternoon. More than one hundred students marched to deliver a letter outlining their concerns to Vice Chancellor Pat Walsh. At that point University security ... More >>
Students to protest ceaseless cuts at VUW
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 1:57 pm | We are the University
Students at Victoria University will be protesting the ongoing cuts to staff, resources and academic freedoms at 12:30 on Wednesday 14th. Postgraduate student Amanda Thomas says “We come to this university to learn and make meaningful contributions to ... More >>