# How UK universities briefed BAE Systems on pro-Palestine campus protests

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-24 10:44 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/24/how-uk-universities-discussed-protests-with-bae-systems?traffic_source=rss

> A joint investigation found that 13 UK universities discussed handling pro-Palestine campus protests with BAE Systems, including increased event security and coordinated responses to criticism. A UN expert said the disclosures suggest universities were taking operational and security cues from a weapons manufacturer, raising concerns about corporate influence and academic freedom.