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Rhetoric verses reality: developments in post-
truth political activism and how to deal with it.
Chris will explore developments in UK student
activism and reflect over use of social media and
main stream media to galvanise support for
causes and manipulate public perception. He will
also compare and contrast different approaches
to managing student protests to maintain day to
day operations as well as communications
strategies to deal with reputational impact.
Also…
Chris will also use this opportunity as
cathartic self help therapy.
http://anticuts.com/2018/02/24/a-brief-guide-to-
university-occupations/
Different Rulesintimidation
barging, physical contact
filming
social media
empathy
perception
journalism is not about news or accuracy
fickleness of court of public opinion
personalisation
parliamentary privilege
came under fire from student activists[5] and left-wing politicians for his handling
of a series of protests by students and workers, and in an Early day motion in
the House of Commons, George Galloway described him as being "nakedly
mendacious" for saying that the University supported peaceful protest.[6]
“Following a meeting with University Management
xxxxxxxx was arrested”
2013
2018
2010
2016
Viral Spread
not necessarily students – extremist groups
inter - institution
nationally
internationally
Coalescing Causes
Disaffection
Closure of Student Union
3 Cosas (FM workers)
Free Education
Anti-Managerialism
Cops off Campus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NvnpsfvKJ8&feature=youtu.be&a
• Know the law
• Duty of care to protestors as well
• Contain occupation as much as possible
• Do not react to provocation or demands
• Be reasonable and measured
• Do not take things personally
• If you evict then do it quickly
Management of Occupation