Swansea University accused of U-turn in fossil fuel ties

CAMPAIGNERS have accused Swansea University of backtracking on a commitment to cut its careers and recruitment ties with fossil fuel companies. Swansea became the seventh British university to exclude the industry from its activities in 2023, following an 18-month campaign by students and staff as part of the nationwide Fossil Free Careers campaign, co-ordinated by student-led charity People & Planet. More than 10 more universities have since made similar commitments, with the campaign backed…