Matthew Hedges: Dubai campus boycott of university staff

Latest news and "The case of Matthew Hedges clearly shows that, once someone is arrested in Dubai, he will be completely at the mercy of the Dubai authorities "said Brackley.

"This raises more serious questions about the decision of the University of Birmingham to establish a campus in Dubai."

The university confirmed that the Dubai law will be applied to the new Dubai campus, since it will be considered a public place.

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Staff stated that the University of Birmingham "did not defend human rights and freedom academic ".

A spokesman for the University of Birmingham said: "We have always respected the opinions of employees who do not wish to participate in our Dubai campus and it has been clear from the beginning that The opportunities to work in Dubai are optional for all staff and, in fact, in most cases, the staff has actively requested these roles.

"Like all other universities, we have our own policies and ethical approval processes that govern the way they live, travel, study and study. undertake research at the international level.

Other universities have been asked about their connections with the United Arab Emirates.

Heriot-Watt University, based in Edinburgh, said it encourages its staff to follow the current advice issued by the United Kingdom. The Office of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and "respect local laws and customs at all times."

City University London and Bradford University, which also have campuses in Dubai, told BBC News that they had no boycott demands from staff or students.

Exeter, London Business School, Middlesex, Hull International Business School and the University of Manchester have not yet answered your questions.