Leading doctors accuse university of using intimidation in attack on free speech
The University of Melbourne has charged 21 student protestors with misconduct following Gaza protests.
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Leading doctors have accused the University of Melbourne of attacking free speech through intimidation after it charged 21 student protestors with misconduct.
In May the students, who include a medical school student, occupied the Arts West Building for 10 days in protests against Israel-Gaza war and concerns about the university’s links with the arms industry.