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Marx wasn’t born a Marxist, many different things pull people towards Marxist ideas or inspire them think in a certain way. Learn about different inspirations for Marxist students.

Solidarity with the UCU at Brighton University!

On the 20th July, 23 members of academic staff at the University of Brighton were issued with compulsory redundancy notices. This follows the voluntary redundancy reluctantly accepted by another 80 members of staff who were otherwise set to face a similar outcome.

By Marxist Student, 4 monthsJuly 27, 2023 ago

Marxist Summer Camp 2023: The lessons of the Communist International

Last weekend, comrades from across the British section of the IMT gathered for this year’s Marxist Summer Camp, themed around the Communist International. Attendees left feeling educated, energised, and ready to build the forces of Marxism.

By Marxist Student, 4 monthsJuly 24, 2023 ago

Thousands march for Palestine: Intifada until victory!

On Saturday, activists marched through the streets of London in protest against the continued oppression of the Palestinian people at the hands of the Israeli state. Socialist Appeal comrades joined the demo, calling for a revolutionary way forward.

By Marxist Student, 7 months ago

May Day: The Marxists raise the banner of revolution!

Yesterday saw International Workers Day demonstrations in towns and cities all over Britain. Socialist Appeal comrades joined these demonstrations, raising bold revolutionary slogans, and calling on workers and youth to join our ranks.

By Marxist Student, 7 monthsMay 3, 2023 ago

Queen Mary management asks students to snitch on striking staff

In an effort to break the ongoing strike by UCU members, university bosses are resorting to all manner of dirty tricks to divide staff and students. In response, workers and students must unite and fight to end the marketisation of education.

By Marxist Student, 9 months ago

Far right defeated in Rotherham: The strength of workers’ solidarity

Following disturbing scenes of racist violence in Merseyside recently, anti-fascist activists mobilised a strong counter-demo in Rotherham last Saturday, stopping the far right in their tracks. This shows the potential power of workers’ unity.

By Sheffield Marxists, 9 months ago

Occupations and rent strikes – Which way forward for the student movement?

With students under growing pressure, and university workers under attack, a wave of direct action has broken out on UK campuses. To win, we must build a mass campaign of students and staff to kick capitalism out of education.

By Marxist Student, 10 months ago

Marxist Students out in force on February 1st

On Wednesday February 1st, Marxist Students from around the country were out at picket lines and protests. Here are some reports of our work. If you would like to attend a picket line or help us build for the next national day of action then get in touch! 

By Marxist Student, 10 months ago

The 1911 school strikes: The youth enters the class struggle

In 1911, school students joined the class struggle en masse, taking their lead from the organised working class. Both then and now, the radicalisation of the youth terrifies the ruling class.

By Marxist Student, 10 months ago

Marxist students prepare for a red 2023!

As the new year begins, Marxist students are preparing for a busy term of activity: showing solidarity with striking workers; discussing revolutionary events past and present; and building the forces of Marxism on UK campuses. Join the MSF today!

By Marxist Student, 11 monthsJanuary 16, 2023 ago

Why you should read Lenin and Trotsky: What They Really Stood For

It has been nearly 100 years since Trotsky was expelled from the Soviet Union. In this time, the name of Trotsky has been divided from Lenin’s, with many presenting them as against each other. This is, of course, not true. In 1969, a book called Lenin and Trotsky: What They Read more…

By Jack Tye Wilson, Leeds Marxists, 11 monthsDecember 31, 2022 ago

Revolutionary fiction for the festive season

As the festive break begins, it’s a perfect time to get stuck into a good book. Alongside reading Marxist classics by writers like Marx, Engels, Lenin and Trotsky, here are some revolutionary fiction titles which we heartily recommend.

By Marxist Student, 12 monthsDecember 19, 2022 ago

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