CURTIN University students outraged over a curfew being put in place on the Bentley campus bar will stage a protest this afternoon.

The University has imposed the 9pm restriction following a series of assaults at the tavern this year.

A Curtin University spokeswoman says trouble has been escalating at the Guild-operated tavern in recent months with a number of fights involving non students.

While she could not say exactly how many assaults had occurred, she says it was enough to warrant action.

The tavern will be allowed to trade past 9pm for special pre-arranged events, which would require students to sign-in before entering the venue.

Curtin University Guild activities vice president David Farr says students were angry and frustrated by the University’s decision because it was imposed without consultation or negotiation.

He says the Curtin Student Guild recognised that security on campus was important but criticised the University for being “unwilling to engage in any discussion around the implementation of additional safety measures on campus”.

He says students were demanding that the restrictions be lifted.

The protest will take place in the courtyard outside the Guild Tavern at 1pm.