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University in warning to organisers of anti-Israel conference

Authorities have warned anti-Israel event organisers not to use Cork University branding

March 13, 2017 15:47
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A top Irish university has warned the organisers of a three-day conference debating  the right of Israel to exist about claiming the event has the backing of the academic institution.

Officials at University College Cork intervened after promotional material for the International Law and the State of Israel: Legitimacy, Exceptionalism and Responsibility event continued to use wording and imagery connected to the college.

The controversial event, which takes place on March 31 – April 1, will take place at Cork City Hall on its first two days – while a third will see organisers rent a venue on the UCC campus.

Last month the JC reported how UCC managers were left fuming when event organisers, who include Professor James Bowen, the chair of the Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign chair and head of the UCC computer department,  advertised the three days as taking place at the university, without gaining health and safety approval in advance.