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People & Planet
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The UK’s largest student activist network campaigning for social and climate justice. Our campaigns include: #FossilFree, #DivestBorders and #FossilFreeCareers ✊
Stanford student protesters win!

Solidarity to those who were subject to this response - charged with felonies for an hour's occupation of the university.

Standing up against a genocide should not land you in jail.

Crack downs on student protest must be resisted. ✊
Charges dropped against Stanford students over pro-Palestine protest
Students faced prison terms and thousands of dollars in restitution over campus protest against Israel’s war on Gaza
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
🔥 VICTORY!!

The University of East London just took a stand against some of the world’s most destructive corporations - massive oil, coal and gas firms, and companies profiting from the detention, deportation and misery of migrants.

✊ And students made it happen! Share the news!!👇
September 22, 2026 at 8:34 AM
❌ Absolutely shameful!
Students horrified by uni oil and arms collab
Swansea University backslides on commitment not to work with the fossil fuel industry
theecologist.org
August 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM
In 2023, Swansea University committed to banning fossil fuel companies from advertising jobs and careers on campus.

❌ And now they're rolling back on that promise.

This is a shameful back-step in leadership.

We can't let them get away with it. ✊
Swansea University backslides on commitment not to work with the fossil fuel industry
The University of Swansea has U-turned on a 2023 commitment to cut careers and recruitment ties with fossil fuel companies.
www.thecanary.co
July 31, 2026 at 7:52 AM
🚨 BREAKING: After months of record-breaking heatwaves, Swansea University backtracks on Fossil Free Careers commitment.

We can't let them get away with this. 👇
Swansea University accused of U-turn in fossil fuel ties
CAMPAIGNERS have accused Swansea University of backtracking on a commitment to cut its careers and recruitment ties with fossil fuel companies.Swansea became the seventh British university to exclude ...
morningstaronline.co.uk
July 30, 2026 at 6:05 AM
🚨 BREAKING!!

Swansea University are trying to backslide on their commitment to banning fossil fuel companies from careers events!

❌ Don't let them get away with it.

Sign the petition! 👇
Stop Swansea University’s fossil fuel U-turn | People & Planet
Add your voice, sign the petition.
peopleandplanet.org
July 29, 2026 at 12:08 PM
35 UK universities just signed up to become part of the UK war machine.

❌ We mustn't let it happen.

Sign and share the national petition! 👇
Stop universities from joining the UK war machine | People & Planet
Add your voice, sign the petition.
peopleandplanet.org
July 24, 2026 at 1:27 PM
⏰ Ticket booking closes in just two days!

✊ Join us for Power Shift 2026 - the student activist summer gathering - a full weekend of talks, trainings and workshops on how to get your university to take action on climate and migrant justice!

🎟️ Book now! peopleandplanet.org/about/power-...
June 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
👇 Cost shouldn't be a barrier to getting involved for movements for change! Apply now to our access fund for Power Shift 2026! peopleandplanet.org/about/power-...
June 23, 2026 at 2:18 PM
⚡ A flash back to our main panel "Climate justice = Migrant justice" at Power Shift last year!

In 2 week's time, we'll be welcoming more inspiring speakers to discuss how we build powerful movements for change!

🔥 Get your ticket for Power Shift 2026 now: peopleandplanet.org/about/power-...
June 20, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Today, students at the University of Sunderland, (London campus), posted their petition to the VC demanding the university Divests for Justice! 🔥

They're calling for divestment from:
❌ Fossil fuel companies
❌ Companies profiting from the abuse of migrants

Will the uni do the right thing? 👀
May 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM
🚨 There are just 3 hours left to double your donation!

Help fund the biggest student activist training event of the year - Power Shift 2026! ✊🔥

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April 29, 2026 at 7:28 AM
🔥 It's time to build a movement.

Help fund the biggest student activist training event of the year - Power Shift 2026!

We're taking part in Earth Raise with Big Give meaning that for the next 7 days, your donation will be DOUBLED‼️

✊ Donate now!
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April 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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April 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM
💥 Booking is now open for Power Shift 2026! ⚡

Join us for a long weekend packed full of talks, workshops and panels on how to get your university to take action on climate and migrant justice! 🔥✊🌎

🎟️ Book your early bird ticket now: peopleandplanet.org/about/power-...
March 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
🔥 Cambridge students call for Fossil Free Careers!

Students have taken to the streets to ramp up the heat, demanding the university bans fossil fuel companies from advertising jobs on campus!

They're calling on @cam.ac.uk - a world leading institution - to stand on the right side of history. ✊🔥
March 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
💥 HUGE WIN!!

Queen Mary Students' Union will now be implementing a ban fossil fuel, mining and arms companies from advertising at SU events and will campaign for the university to adopt an ethical careers policy!

✊ This is what student power looks like!
March 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
🎉 The results are in!

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected student trustees, Antonia Listrat and Adeniyi Adeniran!

As student trustees, they will play a vital role in overseeing and steering the work of People & Planet, ensuring it remains student-led! ✊
March 10, 2026 at 10:53 AM
🌎 Passionate about tackling injustice and oppression?
✨ Come work for us!

📣 We're recruiting two roles through our renowned internship programme!

📣 And a new Finance Manager!

Find out more and apply now: peopleandplanet.org/about/work-w...
March 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
⏰ Don't miss your chance to vote!

🙌 Eight candidates are standing to represent the student network on our trustee board!

🗳️ Register by midnight TOMORROW to have your say!
peopleandplanet.org/about/bot/re...
February 27, 2026 at 11:10 AM
📣 The candidates are in for the People & Planet 2026 student trustee elections!

Find out more about them and why they're standing: peopleandplanet.org/about/bot/in...
February 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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@peopleandplanet.bsky.social is looking for a treasurer to join our board as a non-student trustee.

We are seeking someone with a strategic grasp of Third Sector issues, and who is keen to support young people in achieving the aims of People & Planet.

Please share among your networks! More info:
Work with us | People & Planet
peopleandplanet.org
February 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM
HUGE NEWS!!! 🔥🔥🔥
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:13 AM
❌ ICE’s violence is tearing communities apart. Its violence is legitimised by racist rhetoric, facilitated by the border industry and propped up by a corrupt political system.

✊ But with violence comes resistance! 👇
The Minneapolis revolt tells us this: even in Trump’s America, the people have power too | Aditya Chakrabortty
After months of community resistance, the president backed down. Leadership from below succeeded when politics as usual failed, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
💥 The People & Planet student network is about to decide on its new social justice campaign for the next 6 years!

Didn't get chance to submit your idea? No fear! 💪You've now got until midnight on Sunday 8 February! 📅

Submit now: peopleandplanet.org/about/campai...
January 23, 2026 at 4:34 PM