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bricolage
14th August 2009, 15:17
A network for radical anti-authoritarian and anti-capitalist groups and individuals in UK universities.

Statement of Unity

1. We reject the capitalist system and the structures that defend it - in particular, the state apparatus.
2. We reject and challenge all forms of oppression, including - but not limited to - heterosexism, racism and disablism.
3. We reject hierarchical organisation and the concentration of power in the hands of the few; we are committed to grassroots organisational methods that allow individuals autonomy within the network.
4. We advocate the abolition, rather than the mere reform, of capitalism and hierarchical structures.
5. We advocate revolutionary means to achieve a world based on sustainability, freedom and equality.

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Who are we?

We are a network of radical anti-authoritarian and anti-capitalist groups and individuals in UK universities and colleges. We organise to build solidarity and grassroots power in our campuses, communities and workplaces, and are looking to build the network and get more people involved.

What do we believe?

We’re comprised of collectives of students and staff who envisage a fairer world, a freer community, and a better university. We strive towards fundamental and radical social change: capitalist society devastates the bonds between each of us, leaving us atomised, alienated and used. We come together to pursue human community as the basis of a new society, where our acts are valued for how they enrich our lives, not just the wealthy.

What do we want?

We want to create a world that is run democratically from the bottom up, with people organising together to run their own affairs without governments, bosses, or the economic system that they defend. It is a big goal, and won’t happen overnight— in the meantime we fight to have more autonomy and power over our lives in the here-and-now.

What do we do?

Our activities vary from place to place. Groups involve themselves in campaigns on and off campus, on issues such as environmental, social justice, workplace organising, anti-militarism and community activism. The network operates to help all these groups keep in touch and organise more effectively at a wider level.

What can you do now?

If you agree with our statement of unity, then get involved. We are a very open and inclusive group. Join the forum, contact local groups that are already involved, join our e-mail list... united we stand!

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Contact Details

Forum; http://www.indymedia.org.uk/img/extlink.gif https://www.autonomous-students.net/phpbb/
Facebook; http://www.indymedia.org.uk/img/extlink.gif http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101895908849&ref=ts

Further email contact details available here; http://www.indymedia.org.uk/img/extlink.gif http://www.autonomous-students.net/contact.html

Pogue
14th August 2009, 15:18
How do you relate to Autonomy and Solidarity?

bricolage
14th August 2009, 15:26
How do you relate to Autonomy and Solidarity?

At Goldsmiths? There are people from the group in the network yeah.

Pogue
14th August 2009, 15:27
Oh ok. How many members have you got roughly?

bricolage
14th August 2009, 15:31
Oh ok. How many members have you got roughly?

Not really sure to be honest, it's all quite new really so we are still trying to contact all different universities & groups to get them involved.

Just had a look at the facebook group and there's 65 on there.

Pogue
14th August 2009, 15:32
ah cool. i'm in sixth form college at the moment but i am probably going to go to university next year, good to see something that isnt the swss about.

bricolage
14th August 2009, 15:35
ah cool. i'm in sixth form college at the moment but i am probably going to go to university next year, good to see something that isnt the swss about.

Oh nice, do you know where you are thinking of going? Hopefully there should be groups in a number of places by the end of the year.

Pogue
14th August 2009, 15:51
Oh nice, do you know where you are thinking of going? Hopefully there should be groups in a number of places by the end of the year.

i dont really have a clue, i'm doing a more vocational course anyway so workplace organising will be mroe of a focus than university really i think, although if somethings going on or looks like it could be set up i'd be on it.

bricolage
14th August 2009, 16:16
i dont really have a clue, i'm doing a more vocational course anyway so workplace organising will be mroe of a focus than university really i think, although if somethings going on or looks like it could be set up i'd be on it.

Cool cool, well it's there if you want to get in contact nearer the time.

bellyscratch
14th August 2009, 17:49
Sounds like a good project. I'd get involved if I didn't have so much stuff on already. Good look with it all :)