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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Zoe Tidman

University bans fossil fuel companies from recruiting students with careers service

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A university has shut out fossil fuel companies from its careers services, saying it is committed to addressing the climate crisis.

Birkbeck, University of London, said it would no longer invite oil and gas firms to careers fairs or advertise their job opportunities to students due to their environmental impact.

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