Students protest over arms dealers at recruitment fairs

University authorities are braced for a wave of student protests over the presence of arms companies at careers fairs.

by Symon Hill 20th October 2010

One recent event in Edinburgh was closed after students lay down in front of a stall run by BAE Systems.  Graduate recruitment has long been a priority for arms firms, particularly among engineering and management students. But protests are on the increase and the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) is stepping up the pressure with a new campaign.