Notification to staff: possible demonstration faculty building
Today, Thursday 23 November, the action group End Fossil LU/TUD has announced the occupation of one of Leiden University's premises. This is part of an international wave of local protests by students and staff demanding the severance of ties between universities and the fossil fuel industry.
In principle, demonstrations are permitted in our buildings provided demonstrators adhere to the applicable rules. The main priority is that our research and teaching are disturbed as little as possible.
The action group may choose to occupy the Kamerlingh Onnes Building. In consultation with the Decentral Crisis Team, we have decided to inform you briefly in advance about the potential consequences.
Teaching
In principle, the faculty will give the action group space to protest. If they disrupt teaching and enter a lecture hall or classroom, stay calm and welcome them. The teacher can decide to stop the lecture or seminar. The Emergency Response Team (BHV), University Facilities Department (UFB), and Decentral Crisis Team (DCT) are ready to manage the situation as smoothly as possible (available via 7512).
All updates on website
Around 11.00 it will be clear which building End Fossil LU/TUD is going to occupy and how much impact this will have. Please therefore keep an eye on the website and your email for updates.
Central communication
The message from End Fossil LU/TUD is directed at the Executive Board of Leiden University. Therefore, all communication will be done by Leiden University’s spokespersons.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Kind regards,
Professor Suzan Stoter, interim Dean