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University students at the University of Michigan, on April 28, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

News Updates

News of protests and movements against genocide, militarism, and the destructive use of science and technology all over the globe. New York: Professor Josh Dubnau, IUS member, arrested at raid of Stony Brook University's pro-Palestine encampment Stony Brook Professor: "I’ve done civil disobedience before, but I’

New York State Troopers charge in to arrest Stony Brook protesters. [Photo: Josh Dubnau]

Professor Josh Dubnau, IUS member, arrested at raid of Stony Brook University pro-Palestine encampment

"I’ve done civil disobedience before, but I’ve never seen the police arrest a peaceful group like this. This was like a military formation." Read more here.

Student protesters at UT Austin face off with Texas police on 23 April 2024 [Image credit: Subramani]

IUS expresses solidarity with the student movement for Palestine

On behalf of the International Union of Scientists (IUS), we lend our unwavering support to the student-led protests taking place in various universities across the USA, Europe, and other parts of the globe, condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza, demanding an immediate permanent ceasefire and calling on the university authorities

Image of Palestine from space. [Image credit NASA]

Launch of the International Union of Scientists newsletter

Update: To attend the Shireen Abu Akleh Lecture on 8 May 2024, fill out this form. Dear Scientist, In December 2023, in response to the Palestinian Genocide, a group of scientists assembled to hold an International Convention of Scientists Against Israeli Apartheid, Occupation and Genocide in Gaza. You were one

Image of Surgeon Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta, Rector of the University of Glasgow. [image credit: Middle East Monitor]

Europe's academics speak out against Israel’s genocide in Gaza

After over six months of Israel’s siege in Gaza at least 34,000 people have been killed, more than half of Gaza’s housing has been destroyed. Israel has deliberately blockaded food and water, using famine as a weapon. Israel has been ordered by the International Court of Justice

President Javier Milei of Argentina holding a chainsaw at a campaign event.

Send a letter opposing the devastation of science in Argentina

From the RAICYT Network, Argentina The Argentinean scientific system is under serious threat. The Network of Authorities of Science and Technology Institutes (RAICYT) of Argentina is undertaking a campaign to request international support in defense of the research system. On 10 December 2023, a new government took office, headed by

International Union of Scientists launches new website. [Image credit NASA/Bill Anders]

IUS website launch

This is the new website of the International Union of Scientists, an international collaboration of concerned scientists against militarism and the destructive use of science and technology. The group coalesced in early 2024. The website launched in early April 2024; existing content was relocated into this system. The hosting software