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Graduates at Edinburgh University staged a bold walkout during commencement, holding signs that read “UoE puts profits over people,” marking the third year in a row for this protest led by the Justice for Palestine Society. Students demand the university divest from major tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and BlackRock—accusing them of enabling Israeli surveillance and oppression in Palestine, while also citing historical ties to the Balfour Declaration. Simultaneously, university staff are boycotting grading over looming budget cuts that threaten thousands of jobs. Though the administration supports peaceful protest, it insists ceremonies must proceed smoothly, noting the disruption was brief and quickly resolved as thousands more graduates await their turn.

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