THE dangers of increased links between universities and arms companies has been exposed in a new report.
The Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and Demilitarise Education study, released today, reveals that privatisation, the academic funding crisis and the commercialisation of universities have led to increasing ties between the military, arms companies and academia with billions of pounds’ worth of investment.
It shows that the military relies on academic expertise to develop military and dual-use technologies.
As fossil fuels have had their day, JOSIE MIZEN makes it clear that it is now the government’s responsibility to initiate the transition to alternative employment in a manner that is organised, efficient and effective
Investing the £75 billion slated for defence spending on a green new deal, healthcare and education would create jobs and help communities far more than weapons spending, argues UCU general secretary JO GRADY


