UK-Pal members and contacts

UK-Pal is a consortium comprising 11 founding member universities, all based in the UK.

Founding university members

  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Glasgow
  • King's College London
  • University of Manchester
  • Newcastle University
  • Royal Holloway University
  • SOAS University of London
  • University of South Wales
  • University of St Andrews
  • University of Warwick

In addition to the founding universities, a number of higher education sector organisations support the consortium. These include:

  • The Council for at-risk academics (Cara)
  • British Council
  • Universities UK
  • Friends of Palestinian Universities.

Our members work in partnership with Gaza universities. 

Joining the consortium

UK universities interested in joining UK-Pal may be considered for membership at defined intervals, subject to alignment with consortium principles and capacity. 

Membership enquiries should be directed to the UK-Pal Coordination Unit.

Membership involves:

  • senior institutional engagement
  • participation in consortium discussions and thematic collaboration
  • a commitment to contribute expertise, activity or resources in support of academic engagement with Gaza’s universities
  • an annual institutional contribution to support the coordination and development of the consortium

Get in touch

UK-Pal Coordination Unit

Contact details

Hosting arrangements

The University of Edinburgh serves as the administrative host for the UK-Pal Coordination Unit for an initial three-year period, supporting the work of the consortium on behalf of its member universities.