A GROUP of 130 people including students from Exeter College and Exeter University occupied a lecture theatre in the city in protest at Government legislation to change university funding.
The occupation of the Peter Chalk Centre on Exeter University Campus took place after a loud, visible and high-spirited march which saw students rally in Bedford Square.
A list of requests were been drawn up, and those occupying the centre called for a full, independent re-assessment of the spending cuts to education.
They also wanted a public statement from Exeter University Vice Chancellor and President of Universities UK, Steve Smith, affirming that he does not represent the views of staff and students at Exeter University.
One student said: “This occupation is of huge symbolic importance at a time when education is under attack and it is Exeter’s Vice-Chancellor who’s leading the charge.”
The action was part of a wider student movement which saw numerous universities occupied across the UK.
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