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Student leaders at the university declared that Kipling “stands for the opposite of liberation, empowerment, and human rights”.
The poem, which had been painted on the wall of the students’ union building by an artist, was removed by students in a bid to “reclaim” history on behalf of those who have been “oppressed” by “the likes of Kipling”.
An NUS spokesperson said the hand gesture referred to as ‘jazz hands’ is “designed to support those with disabilities and/or sensory conditions to participate in events”.
They added: “Students’ unions strive to make their events welcoming to all of their students; by acknowledging their experiences and responding to their needs.
“We should all aspire to improve our public spaces so that all members of society feel comfortable and able to contribute fully.”
A spokesman for Manchester University said: “We consider this a matter for the Students’ Union”.
A spokesman for the union said: “We hope this decision goes some way towards promoting a better way of doing politics so that more people from all walks of life find it easier to participate in decision making that will affect the way their Students’ Union is run.”
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