Did UK universities pay to ‘spy’ on pro‑Palestine students?

Did UK universities pay to ‘spy’ on pro‑Palestine students?

UK universities allegedly hired a security firm with military intelligence ties to monitor pro-Palestine students.

The University of Sheffield denies 'spying' accusations

The University of Sheffield has denied accusations that it has been ‘spying’ on students who have advocated for Palestine. This comes following a joint investigation by Al Jazeera, a news company, and Liberty, which found that 12 universities, including the University of Sheffield, paid around £440,000 to a private intelligence firm to provide briefings on potential risks using social media, focusing on student protests and the pro-Palestinian m…