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Students’ chairman sets ‘the record straight’ on controversial appearance

A Tory peer has “set the record straight” after taking part in a conference in Hungary which featured a far-right journalist accused of antisemitism. Lord Wharton of Yarm, chairman of the Office for Students (OfS), was criticised by Jewish students ...

26 May 2022 at 15:52

Rise in number of antisemitic incidents at universities reported to charity

The number of antisemitic incidents at British universities reported to a charity has increased over the past two academic years, a report suggests. The Community Security Trust (CST) said it received 150 reports of antisemitic incidents affecting ...

19 Jan 2023 at 00:01

British Palestinian ‘received death threats’ for advocating peace with Israel

A British Palestinian activist said he has received death threats for advocating for peace with Israel, as he addressed a rally in support of returning Israeli hostages. John Aziz said rhetoric between Palestinians and Israelis during the war in ...

25 Feb 2024 at 21:12

Jews across the UK say Hannukah story ‘more pertinent than ever before’

The Jewish community has said the Hanukkah story centred on Jewish resistance will be “more pertinent now than ever before” as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, runs from ...

07 Dec 2023 at 09:30

More than 150 calls to Jewish students helpline since Hamas attacks, says union

A dedicated helpline has received more than 150 calls from worried Jewish students since it was set up a day after the Hamas attacks in Israel, a union said. The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) said calls ranged from reports of antisemitic ...

20 Oct 2023 at 16:04

Inciting violence has ‘no place’ on university campuses, student leader says

University leaders should ensure “red lines” are drawn between free speech and inciting violence in pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, the leader of a Jewish student group has said. Edward Isaacs, president of the Union of Jewish ...

09 May 2024 at 19:08

Universities must take ‘action’ to ensure students are not harassed in protests

University leaders must take “robust action” to ensure Jewish students are not harassed, Downing Street has urged as students have set up encampments on campuses to protest against the war in Gaza. The Prime Minister has summoned ...

07 May 2024 at 20:01

Universities minister fears ‘ghettoisation’ of Jewish students on UK campuses

A minister is concerned that “ghettoisation” is occurring on university campuses which is preventing Jewish students from enjoying themselves. Robert Halfon, minister for skills, apprenticeships and higher education, said ...

19 Mar 2024 at 14:25

Dismissed NUS president considers legal action after antisemitism allegations

The sacked president of the National Union of Students (NUS) said she is considering legal action over her dismissal after an investigation into allegations of antisemitism. Shaima Dallali said she rejected the findings ...

02 Nov 2022 at 20:02

NUS President dismissed after investigation into antisemitism

The president of the National Union of Students (NUS) has had her contract terminated after an investigation into allegations of antisemitism. In May, it was announced that Rebecca Tuck KC would lead an independent ...

01 Nov 2022 at 23:55

Phillipson tells universities to take firm action to protect Jewish students

Bridget Phillipson has written to vice-chancellors urging them to take “practical and proportionate steps” to protect Jewish students as part of Government efforts to stamp out antisemitism following the ...

12 Oct 2025 at 00:10

Non-students in pro-Palestinian camps ‘likely to have extended protests’

The presence of “external individuals” in pro-Palestinian encampments on university campuses is likely to have helped the protests last longer, a report has suggested. Universities could not take ...

30 Jan 2025 at 00:01

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